DAY 18: Pecan Tartlets PASTRY: 2 cups all-purpose flour — unsifted 1 cup butter — softened 6 ounces cream cheese — softened 1/2 teaspoon salt FILLING: 2 medium egg — slightly beaten 1 cup dark corn syrup 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 4 tablespoons melted butter 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 … Continue reading
My mom is the only one in our family who loves gingerbread cookies, but I love making them and watching her enjoy them. These cookies are so adorable when decorated just slightly like in the picture I found to accompany my recipe. I hope you enjoy! DAY 19: GINGERBREAD COOKIES … Continue reading
Ok, you know that Song by the Beach Boys that goes, “You gotta be true to your school”? Well I live in Ohio and I did go to Ohio State University (GO BUCKEYES!). Also the best flavor combination EVER is chocolate and peanut butter (am I right??) 🙂 You don’t … Continue reading
DAY 21: PEPPERMINT MERINGUE COOKIES How festive are these cute cookies? When I saw them at In Katrina’s Kitchen, I knew they would be perfect for this blog series. Another benefit is that they are GLUTEN FREE! 🙂 Here it is: 3 egg whites, room temperature 1 teaspoon lemon juice … Continue reading
DAY 22: Chocolate Almond Truffles I found this recipe over at Shugary Sweets. These candies have a rich chocolate almond center, surrounded by crunchy almonds then dipped for a crunchy white chocolate coating. Don’t they just scream CHRISTMAS treats? 🙂 (Recipe and picture … Continue reading
Day 23: Potato Candy Potato Candy. I bet I’ve made this every single Christmas since I was old enough to boil a potato by myself 🙂 It’s a tradition that I make this every year for my mom. When my dad and grandma were both alive, I made it for … Continue reading
Oops! With all the Black Friday and Cyber Monday whoopdidoo, I got behind with this blog series. I’m posting a few tonight to get me back on track. I hope you find the recipes and coupons that go with them useful and yummy 🙂 Day 24: Chocolate Crackle Cookies Oh … Continue reading
Day 25: Peanut Blossom Cookies Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter or shortening, room temperature 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, room temperature 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup firmly-packed brown sugar 1 egg 1 tablespoon milk 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 … Continue reading
DAY 26: Chocolate Melting Snowman Cookies 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon baking soda 1 egg 3 tablespoons milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 pound vanilla-flavored candy coating, coarsely chopped 20 bite-size chocolate-covered peanut butter cups, … Continue reading
Day 27: Christmas Morning Cheese Danish Ingredients: 2 cans ready to use refrigerated crescent rolls 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 egg 1 egg white Glaze: 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 Tablespoons milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Method: Preheat oven to 350* degrees … Continue reading
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