This Red Velvet Christmas Thumbprint Cookies Recipe is soft, delightful red velvet cookies with red sprinkles and a dark chocolate kiss in the middle. So tasty and the color of the cookies are perfect for the holidays! They're gluten free too! WHY I LOVE THIS Red Velvet Christmas Thumbprint Cookies Recipe • Who doesn't love any type of blossom cookie? • Super soft and chewy with a yummy kiss at the center of each cookie • Their red color makes them so pretty and perfect for ... Read More about Red Velvet Christmas Thumbprint Cookies Recipe
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Rudolph Reindeer Chocolate Macarons
Learn how to make the cutest little Rudolph Reindeer Chocolate Macarons with chocolate ganache filling, red M&M nose and pretzel antlers in this easy recipe. Santa is sure to love festive French macarons for the night before Christmas! Have you ever made your own French macarons? They are really quite simple to make if you follow the instructions I've included in this recipe. You'll be so proud of yourself. I know I was. And they're amazingly delicious. Plus, you will save a bundle as ... Read More about Rudolph Reindeer Chocolate Macarons
Mom's Black Forest Cake
My mom's Black Forest Cake recipe dates back to the 1960s, a traditional German dessert made of chocolate cake layers drenched in Kirsch cherry liqueur then filled with dark cherries and whipped cream. Topped with more whipped cream, chocolate shavings and maraschino cherries for a festive holiday gâteau. A Christmas Tradition I was so delighted to recently find this recipe in my mom's collection of old recipes. My dad used to buy a black forest cake every year and he would get so excited ... Read More about Mom's Black Forest Cake
Copycat Publix Sprinkles Sugar Cookies
Copycat Publix Sprinkles Sugar Cookies - a delicious homemade version of my son's favorite grocery store sugar cookies with sprinkles. Mommy, can I have a Cookie? I've been taking my kids to Publix since they were babies. And when they were old enough to eat a cookie, I would always take them by the bakery to get their free Publix spinkles sugar cookie. Now they are 18 and 15. My daughter can't have gluten, but my 15 year old son is still obsessed with those Publix sugar cookies. One is ... Read More about Copycat Publix Sprinkles Sugar Cookies
Turtle Pumpkin Tart with Whipped Cream
Turtle Pumpkin Tart with Whipped Cream - a traditional pumpkin pie with homemade crust baked in a tart pan then topped with pumpkin spice whipped cream and crunchy pecan toffee. Who else loves turtle chocolate candies? And how about pumpkin pie? Put them together and you have this palate pleasing dessert to impress your family and friends this Thanksgiving. The only thing that's missing is the chocolate, so if you want to drizzle on some chocolate syrup, go for it! But the flavors of ... Read More about Turtle Pumpkin Tart with Whipped Cream
Slice and Bake Christmas Checkerboard Cookies
Slice and Bake Christmas Checkerboard Cookies - red and green shortbread cookie dough in a checkerboard pattern. These colorful cookies will really brighten up your holiday dessert table! Are you looking for a recipe to win this year's Christmas Cookie Swap? Or maybe you just want a fun and festive new cookie to make for the family. These Slice and Bake Christmas Checkerboard Cookies have holiday cheer written all over them. And they're very simple to make. They might look a little ... Read More about Slice and Bake Christmas Checkerboard Cookies
Classic Peanut Butter Blossoms
The Classic Peanut Butter Blossoms recipe with chocolate kisses in the middle. I made them gluten free and guess what, you would never know it. They're just incredibly delicious! If you prefer the traditional, simply substitute all purpose flour instead of gluten free flour. Note: This recipe can be made dairy free, see instructions below. The History Behind Peanut Butter Blossoms This cookie and I have something in common. We were both in the Pillsbury Bake-Off. The Classic Peanut ... Read More about Classic Peanut Butter Blossoms
Red Velvet Marble Bundt Cake
Red Velvet Marble Bundt Cake - swirls of classic yellow cake and red velvet cake batter gently scooped into a greased bundt pan to create a beautiful marble pattern that's perfect for the holidays. Drizzled with vanilla glaze. I'm so excited about this Red Velvet Marble Bundt Cake. Isn't it festive? I recently saw a similar cake in Southern Living magazine and wanted to give it a try. Mine's an easier version using a cake mix. It's similar to my very popular Nothing Bundt Red Velvet Cake ... Read More about Red Velvet Marble Bundt Cake
Raspberry Almond Linzer Cookies {Gluten Free}
Your holiday cookie tray will not be complete without these Raspberry Almond Linzer Cookies - powdered sugar dusted, jam filled almond flavored butter cookies inspired by the famous Austrian Linzer torte. Bonus - this version is gluten free. Why I'm Adding Raspberry Almond Linzer Cookies to my Christmas Cookie List Here's another cookie that I've had on my to-do list for literally years. Every baking book and holiday dessert magazine includes a version of Linzer cookies and they're just so ... Read More about Raspberry Almond Linzer Cookies {Gluten Free}
How to Make a Christmas Cookie Tree
Today I'm sharing How to Make a Christmas Cookie Tree using star shaped sugar cookies of varying sizes and green tinted buttercream frosting for a stunning holiday centerpiece. Impress your family and friends with this festive show stopper! Why I'm So Excited About This Recipe I've wanted to make a Christmas Cookie Tree for as long as I can remember. I bought the kit over 10 years ago and for some reason, never made one until now. Yes, even me. As much as I bake, there are still so many ... Read More about How to Make a Christmas Cookie Tree