Check out my Caldrea Holiday Candle Giveaway here! ********************************* Every year I look forward to the day after Thanksgiving when Costco puts out their two pound tubs of peppermint bark. I buy that two pound tub just to make these cookies. And then I eat the rest in a matter of a week….and…
Desserts
Giveaway Winner & Merry Mondays: Cookie Dough Fudge
The winner of the $25 gift card to Dippidee Bakery, randomly selected through random.org, is # 14, Tricia Thomas: “Fingers crossed I win (since I am in Utah and all I could totally use it!!) I will be heading there ASAP that stuff looks amazing!! New follower found you through…
Merry Mondays: Creme De Menthe Cream Cheese Cookies
Today is another Merry Monday and the key ingredient is mint. Run out and grab a bag of the Andes Creme De Menthe baking chips asap. Then make these pretty little things… They are full of chocolate mint flavor, have a touch of crisp around the edges, but are nice and soft in the…
Weekend Getaway & those Soft White-Chocolate-Dipped Molasses Cookies….
We just got back from a very relaxing weekend getaway with some friends at their cabin. It was a winter wonderland. And my little man was mesmerized by the snow. I swear, he liked it. We played in the snow, played games, laid around in our stretchy pants and ate way too much food. …
Foil-Wrapped Roasted Pears
I love pears. I really love roasted pears. Try them! Foil-Wrapped Roasted Pears Ingredients 1 tbs butter, soft 1 tbs brown sugar cinnamon whipping cream or cool whip 2 pears foil for wrapping Directions Cut your pears in half and scoop out the middle. (I peeled mine too, but you don’t have to). Mix butter,…
Marshmallow Swirled No Bake Cookies
My husband says no bake cookies are the “lower class citizens of cookies.” He thinks they are a cop-out cookie and that they look a lot like…..well, maybe I won’t mention that here. I happen to love them and make them anytime I need a quick treat. Oddly enough he always eats more than his…
Mini Banana Decadence Pies
These individual sized mini pies are the perfect ending to your Thanksgiving Feast! No need to bust out the stretchy pants or un-button that top button just to make room for an enormous piece of pie. These babies are the perfect size and give the satisfaction of Thanksgiving Pie we all long for! A…
Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies….
I’ve met my pumpkin cookie match. These are loaded with rolled oats (have I mentioned oatmeal cookies are my very favorite?), super soft and thick, and rich with pumpkin flavor. And loaded with chocolate chips. And they are so moist. I love. love. love. love. Some friends had us over for dinner and we…
Chocolate Covered Witches’ Wands
Do witches even have wands? Let’s pretend they do in the spirit of Halloween. I needed a quick & easy Halloween treat to take to our neighbors, so these were perfect. However, I’m still finding black and orange sprinkles all over my counters and floor. Hopefully you aren’t as messy in the kitchen as me….
Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls…..
Is there such a thing as pumpkin overdose? I might find out this holiday season because I’m searching high and low for new pumpkin recipes. These Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls from Taste of Home are the latest find. The pumpkin flavor isn’t very strong, but the caramel glaze gives them just the sweetness they need….