These candy cane kiss cookies have a sugar cookie base topped with a peppermint candy kiss. Not only do they look great, but they taste amazing too. Each year my sister would bring cookies with a Hershey kiss in the center to our family gathering. We all loved them! These candy cane kiss cookies are…
Looking for a sweet treat that’s perfect for sharing? These red velvet cheesecake truffles are an eye-catching dessert that works well for Valentine’s Day, Christmas, or any time you’re craving something special. These festive cake balls are made with cake mix and cream cheese, dipped in white chocolate, and decorated to look like classic truffles….
Building a gingerbread house starts with the right dough. This gingerbread recipe for building holiday houses makes a sturdy dough that holds its shape and supports candy decorations. The recipe uses pantry staples and bakes to create strong, even pieces that won’t warp or crack. You’ll learn how to mix, roll, and bake the dough…
These Oreo bonbons are a cookie and cream candy recipe that will delight your family and friends. They are a great choice for any holiday party dessert table. What do you make when you can’t decide between a cookie and some candy? Why get the flavors of both in one dessert, of course? This sweet…
A cookie exchange is not just for Christmas. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Valentine’s Day, and Easter are also popular times for cookie swaps. This type of party is a fun way to share your favorite cookie recipes since many holiday gatherings include a party dessert table. December 22 is recognized each year as National Cookie Exchange Day. To…
These walnut crescent cookies are very delicate and tasty. The texture is light and fluffy and the flavor has a lovely hint of vanilla and cinnamon. Bring some to your holiday cookie swap and wait for rave reviews. The holidays are just around the corner and that always gets me thinking of making cookies. I…
This easy-to-make cranberry pecan fudge recipe has loads of fall favor and just a hint of sea salt. It’s perfect for holiday entertaining and gift-giving. The taste is sweet, tart, and crunchy, all in one delicious bite! Normally, I am all about peanut butter and chocolate when it comes to fudge. Today, we’ll be veering…
I love making Gingerbread houses for the holidays, and a great start is with a recipe for the perfect royal icing. It makes the house easy to put together and tastes great, to boot. This icing recipe makes a great “glue” to hold all the sections together. Make sure your Gingerbread house gets the perfect…
This chocolate cherry cheesecake bundt cake has a rich cherry and cheesecake center surrounded by dark chocolate cake and topped with a rich chocolate and icing glaze. It is the best of worlds – cheesecake and chocolate cake – made in one pan. This dessert would be a good focal point on any party dessert table….
Entertaining this time of the year can make for a stressful few months if you don’t have a few easy appetizers in your arsenal. Lucky for me, (and you!) these crostini recipes come together in a flash and are perfect for those times when guests show up with little notice. Do you like 30 minute meals?…
This rich and creamy Easy Pistachio Fudge is perfect for your special dessert table and makes a great holiday homemade gift idea. This nutty fudge recipe takes just minutes to prepare and sets beautifully every time. I have to admit it. I love fudge recipes. Every time I go to my local Farmer’s Market, I head…
These Butterfinger truffles will be gone in a flash! One bite of these delicious chocolate bites, made with Butterfinger candy, will have you hooked. They are easy to make and are both crunchy and creamy for a wonderful sweet treat that is sure to become of family favorite. For another great chocolate dessert, try these…
Crushed peppermints give these Peppermint Rice Krispie Bars a holiday look & taste. This Rice Krispies recipe is simple to make and delicious, too. If you like peppermint holiday desserts and bar recipes, you will love this amazing sweet treat. This festive Christmas treat is a variation of the normal Rice Krispies bars that are…
This delicious peanut butter swirl fudge is smooth and chocolaty with a pretty swirled pattern in the center of the fudge. It is perfect for gift-giving or holiday platters. This easy chocolate peanut butter fudge recipe is one that I make all the time for the holidays. Keep reading to find out how to make…
Did you know that many foods have national days in their honor? October 1 is known as National Homemade Cookie Day. It seems appropriate that the first day of October would be given this honor, since October also starts three months of holiday celebrations where cookies play a big part. There are so many national…
This mint chocolate chip fudge is rich with an out-of-this-world taste. It’s the stuff that Christmas dreams are made of! I love anything mint-flavored. And combine it with chocolate? It’s a match made in heaven! Fudge is one of those things that is either super easy to make or a “pull out your hair” experiment…
The holidays are upon us and baking is in full production in my kitchen. I love to make creative and cute food projects for Christmas. These Holiday Shaped Brownie Pops are so much fun to make and the kids will just love to get involved in the project. These Holiday Shaped Brownie Pops are made in…
This Rocky Road Fudge recipe is just about one of the easiest fudge recipes you will make. And don’t let the snobby cooks scare you into thinking that you need a great deal of patience and a fancy candy thermometer to make fudge! Making fudge does not have to be hard. This delicious…
These white chocolate snickerdoodle blondie bars have everything going for them. They have the flavor of a Snickerdoodle cookie, they are the easiest of bar recipes to make and they taste amazing. And add in some white chocolate? SOLD! I adore the taste of anything with the word snickerdoodle in it. I make snickerdoodle cookies at…