I have a year-round passion for cookie baking. But when December 1st rolls around, cookie baking really kicks into high gear in my kitchen. Christmas is pretty much synonymous with cookies in our family, and we will happily bake our way through the entire holiday season. While we dedicate much of our baking time to…
Holiday Baking
Gingerbread House Cake- Gingerbread Village Layer Cake
This gingerbread house cake is almost too pretty to eat! Learn how to create a Gingerbread Village Layer Cake consisting of coconut cake, iced gingerbread cookies, and a gingerbread house. I love all things gingerbread – the lovely smell, the delicious taste, the warm color – and I’m pretty sure it’s not the holiday season…
Holiday Chicken Ranch Stuffed Rolls- With Video
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #RotelHoliday #CollectiveBias Holiday Chicken Ranch Stuffed Rolls are a delicious and family-friendly appetizer. Great for serving all year around, these tasty treats are even better when shaped into a festive Christmas Tree. The holiday season is in full…
Old Fashioned Pecan Fudge- Easy Holiday Recipe
Old Fashioned Pecan Fudge is a winner of a recipe. Decadent, creamy fudge with marshmallows and pecans… it doesn’t get much better than this! You know the recipes that transport you straight back to your childhood as soon as you begin to get out the ingredients? This is definitely one of those recipes for me….
Sweet Potato Pie with Marshmallow Topping
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and I can hardly contain myself. I just love everything about this holiday; focusing on gratitude and thankfulness, spending time with loved ones, and the food. Oh, the food! Traditional Thanksgiving dishes are some of my all-time favorite flavors and I eagerly look forward to preparing my cherished recipes…
M&M Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies
If you thought cookies couldn’t get any better, try these tasty M&M Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies. Cookies, M&Ms, chocolate chips, and pudding mix… what’s not to love? Pudding cookies? Oh yes, pudding cookies! There are some cookies that you just know will be a hit no matter where you take them. They’re so delicious that…
Apple Buttermilk Custard Pie
Apple Buttermilk Custard Pie is impressive enough for your holiday table, yet so quick and simple to make. In fact, it comes together so easily that you can bake one whenever the mood strikes. No special occasion necessary! There is just something special about apple pie. The glorious scent that fills the house while it’s…
Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars
These chewy Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars are the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table this year. If you like Pecan pie, you will absolutely love these delectable Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars. I don’t know about you, but when I make a holiday meal, whether it is Thanksgiving dinner or Christmas brunch, I want to ensure…
Apple Cider Donuts
What happens when you combine two of my very favorite things? You get this delicious recipe for Apple Cider Donuts! Fall has definitely arrived, and the crisp air and rustling leaves mean that all my favorite flavors are in season. Around this time I start to add the warming, comforting flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and…
Witch Finger Cookies – Video
Looking for the perfect finger food to serve at your Halloween party? These spectacularly spooky Witch Finger Cookies are just the thing! The delicious flavor of pumpkin spice and slightly creepy appearance will wow your guests. This post has been sponsored by Krusteaz, however all opinions are 100% my own. The countdown to Halloween…
Golden Bunny and Watercolor Egg Easter Cookies
Celebrate Easter in style with Golden Bunny and Watercolor Egg Easter Cookies! These bunny-and egg-shaped cookies painted with gold and vibrant watercolors give a stylish and elegant touch to any Easter cookie tray. Easter is almost here, which means it’s time to get started on all the fun Easter treats. I like to set aside a…
Polar Bear Claws- See’s Candies Copycat
Polar Bear Claws are a dreamy combination of caramel and peanuts coated with white chocolate. A See’s Candies copycat recipe! Raise your hand if you’re a fan of See’s Candies! (My hand is definitely raised right now.) Fun fact: See’s Candies was founded almost 100 years ago. That’s a long time to be around, so…
Gingerbread Man Sugar Cookies- with Video
These Gingerbread Man Sugar Cookies will certainly land you on the nice list this year with Santa! Make an extra batch for yourself because they are good! I come from a very large Italian family. I have a total of 28 first cousins and a gazillion 2nd cousins. Everyone seems to have gotten a bit…
Ugly Sweater Cake- with Video
Want to get a laugh, show up with this delicious Ugly Sweater Cake to your next Christmas party! Why stop at clothing when you can eat the sweater too! A few weeks ago, the friendly folks at Good Cook sent me over all the supplies to make Ugly Christmas Sweater Cookies. I was giddy about…
Hot Chocolate Spoons- Holiday Game Day Party
Thank you Goliath Games for sponsoring this post. Pick up your favorite game today to enjoy the holiday season and beyond! These Hot Chocolate Spoons are perfect for your next party. Simply serve with some hot milk and your guests can mix their own hot chocolate! I have clearly passed on my love for the…
Ombre Gingerbread Christmas Trees
These beautiful Gingerbread Ombre Christmas Trees make a wonderful sweet treat this holiday season. Ombre is a trend that doesn’t seem to have lost its appeal. And why should it? The lovely gradual blending of colors is appealing to the eye, and the application possibilities of ombre seem endless. Ombre hair, ombre pillows, ombre clothing, ombre…
Gingerbread Bundt Cake- with Sugared Cranberries
This Gingerbread Bundt Cake is not only flavorful and delicious, it is really easy to make and practically decorates itself!! With the holidays rapidly approaching, the delightful smell of gingerbread is something that the holiday season cannot do without! As a baker this is my happy holiday smell that fills my kitchen leading up to…
Apple Cinnamon Cheesecake
Sweet cinnamon scented apples top a creamy cheesecake make this Apple Cinnamon Cheesecake a hit this fall season! Drizzle a bit of caramel for extra joy! Fall means two things to me: apples and cinnamon of course! Not sure why but, I’ve always just associated the two with fall. There is just something about…
Cranberry Orange Roulade- The best winter flavors
This Cranberry Orange Roulade packs all of the delicious winter flavors in one blissful bite. Make it for a dessert for the perfect ending to a holiday meal. When the cold months roll around, I begin to crave the wonderful winter-y fruits. This Cranberry Orange Roulade is all of my favorite flavors rolled into one…
Apple Thyme Roasted Turkey
This fragrant, beautifully browned Apple Thyme Roasted Turkey produces very flavorful meat and pan juices that make the base for the perfect gravy. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. The following content is intended for readers who are 21 or older. #TurkeyDayTips #CollectiveBias This…
