Here’s the roundup of my favorite Christmas cookies and treats. Enjoy and have a Merry Christmas!!!!
Chocolate Peppermint Shortbread
Cranberry & Pistachio White Chocolate Bark
Here’s the roundup of my favorite Christmas cookies and treats. Enjoy and have a Merry Christmas!!!!
Chocolate Peppermint Shortbread
Cranberry & Pistachio White Chocolate Bark
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Directions:
Yield: 3.5 dozen cookies
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I hope everyone on the east coast is safe after Sandy. We had a few travails here but our power is back on and our roof leak (thanks to a tree branch) is fixed. We are very fortunate because we still have family and friends that are without power. Before the storm came, I baked these delicious Halloween Cut-Out Cookies w/Royal Icing. I love this Royal Icing recipe because it calls for Meringue Powder instead of raw egg whites. I added almond extract to the frosting and it really makes the cookies taste a million times better. You can buy Meringue Powder at Michael’s or any other craft store. This sour cream cut-out cookie recipe is my Mom’s that she’s been using for as long as I can remember. These cookies are moist and fluffy… the cookie dough is pretty addicting too. Happy Halloween!!
Cut-Out Cookie Ingredients:
Directions:
*Yield: About 4 dozen cookies (depending on size of cookie cutters)
Royal Icing Ingredients:
*Yield: About 3 cups
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I remember going to the mall when I was little and splitting one of those gigantic cinnamon buns with my sister. They were huge, delicious, and always oozing with unhealthy amounts of frosting. I haven’t had one of those cinnamon buns in a really long time (this is probably a good thing). But I’ve seen a ton of recipes to bake your own, so I decided to give them a try. They are a little time-consuming because they require active yeast, but nothing too crazy since the majority of the time is spent letting the dough rise. And believe me, that extra TLC that you put into baking them will be well worth the effort. These Cinnamon Rolls w/Cream Cheese Frosting were absolutely mouthwatering! My hubby, who normally doesn’t have much of a sweet tooth, loved them so much that when I suggested he bring them to work to share, he responded quite seriously with “I’m not sharing them.” Okay then… enough said!
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Filling:
Glaze:
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For filling:
For glaze:
*Adapted from Epicurious
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Icing:
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*Adapted from Taste of Home
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What’s not to love about caramel apples? They’re sweet and more sweet. In fact, when I was little, I used to think they were fairly healthy treats (I was getting my apple-a-day, right?). I now know that any food covered in caramel sauce is not the healthiest, but I’m still infatuated with this treat anyways. That’s why I knew I had to bake these Caramel Apple Cookies when I saw the recipe. These cookies are addicting and delicious. Enjoy at your own risk!
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Can you believe it’s already mid-October? My favorite season will soon be over, so it’s time to take advantage of as much fall produce as I can. Hand-picked apples are perfect to munch on or to bake with. I made this Baked Apple Oatmeal with my favorite baking apple… the Northern Spy. I actually hand-picked 15 pounds of these Spys when I was up in NY visiting my parents. I’ve already made apple pies and applesauce, so it was time to get creative and make some other treats. This Baked Apple Oatmeal is easy to make and is the perfect breakfast treat. Serve it warm with a drizzle of maple syrup and enjoy!
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Directions:
*The Apple Lover’s Cookbook
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Ingredients:
Directions:
*Adapted from The Apple Lover’s Cookbook
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Each week, I bake cookies for my hubby that he brings to work for lunch. He loves cookies and I love baking, so it works out nicely. I try to bake different cookies every time to keep things interesting. Sometimes I run out of ideas, so I check Pinterest. I found these Oreo Cheesecake Cookies, so I decided to give them a try. What’s great about this recipe is that you don’t need an entire package of Oreos for the batch. This is obviously great because it means you’ll have a batch of Oreo Cheesecake Cookies and 1/2 a package of Oreo cookies when all is said and done. These cookies are scrumptious and probably taste better than they look. There’s no baking soda or baking powder, so they’re rather flat. However, what they lack in fluffiness, they make up for in taste. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese on medium speed until smooth and well-combined.
3. Add the sugar and vanilla extract and mix until the ingredients are well-combined. Add the flour and mix on low until the flour is incorporated. Stir in 1/2 cup crushed Oreos with a rubber spatula.
4. Place the remaining 1/2 cup Oreo cookie crumbs in a small bowl. Roll the cookies into 2″ balls and then roll in the cookie crumbs (Make sure you roll the cookies large enough because they will not rise). Place the cookie balls on the baking sheet and press down with your palm. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges and bottoms are golden. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 12-15 cookies.
*Adapted from Brown Eyed Baker
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July is National Blueberry month and what better way to celebrate then with these delicious Blueberry Baked Donuts. One of my favorite types of donuts, besides peanut donuts, are blueberry donuts. They are delicious and because these donuts are baked, are healthier too! I must have a thing for bluberries because I also love blueberry bagels. Blueberries are chocked full of healthy antioxidants, so be sure to get your fill with these delicious blueberry treats:
Blueberry & Pineapple Smoothie
Blueberry Cheesecake Squares w/Hazelnuts
Blueberry Glazed Doughnut Muffins
Oatmeal Blueberry & White Chocolate Cookies
Fillet Mignon w/Blueberry Balsamic Reduction (Fileno al Mirtillo)
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Vanilla Glaze Ingredients:
Directions:
*Makes 12 doughnuts
Adapted from Wilton Baked Cake Donuts
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