Apple Nut Lattice Tart won the 32nd Pillsbury Bake-Off in 1986. Recipe on Pillsbury.com by Mary Lou Warren of Medford, Oregon. Pie dough lattice work is easier than you think and although it takes a little extra time, it's so pretty when it's done. Start with 1 box Pillsbury™ refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box. Place one of the crusts in a 10-inch tart pan with removable bottom. Add the filling ingredients. To make lattice top, cut second crust into 1/2-inch-wide ... Read More about Apple Nut Lattice Tart – #38 of 52 Pillsbury Grand Prize Recipes in 52 Weeks
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Country Apple Coffee Cake – #37 of 52 Pillsbury Grand Prize Recipes in 52 Weeks
Country Apple Coffee Cake won the 31st Pillsbury Bake-Off in 1984. Recipe on Pillsbury.com by Susan F. Porubcan of Jefferson, Wisconsin. This is a super easy yet impressive breakfast. Great for your guests at the holidays. It even has some booze. That's right, there's whiskey in it. It's only 1 1/2 teaspoons but you could add more if you're feeling festive. Start by putting chopped apples in a greased pan. I prefer Granny Smith. Add chopped biscuits. Then add a mixture of ... Read More about Country Apple Coffee Cake – #37 of 52 Pillsbury Grand Prize Recipes in 52 Weeks
Bishop’s Bread with Gluten Free Option
Bishop's Bread with Gluten Free Option is similar to fruitcake but SO much better, plus it makes a great gift! Bishop's Bread with Gluten Free Option is not your grandma's fruitcake. In fact, it's not fruitcake. It's a delicious tasting Christmas bread that my mom has been making for years. It's so good that I can't stop eating it. I think I've consumed a loaf and a half in the last few days. All by myself! I know it looks like a fruitcake but I promise you, it tastes so much better. Packed ... Read More about Bishop’s Bread with Gluten Free Option
Slice ‘n’ Bake Christmas Tree Cookies
Slice 'n' Bake Christmas Tree Cookies are soft, sweet and buttery sugar cookies with a bright green Christmas tree in the middle. Aren't they cute! And they're fairly simple to make. I got to use my new mixer for the first time with this recipe. My husband gave it to me for my birthday last week. My birthday this year was not one I'd like to remember. I slipped and fell on our icy driveway, had to go to urgent care and ended up with a contusion on my elbow. But I did get this ... Read More about Slice ‘n’ Bake Christmas Tree Cookies
2-Ingredient Ritz Cookies
These are easy as 1-2-3. Literally! My daughter actually made these for her dance class cookie party on Saturday. This recipe is so simple, I just had to share it with you. You've probably heard of the cookies where you spread peanut butter in between 2 Ritz crackers and then dip in chocolate, right? These are even easier. No spreading of peanut butter required! And I used almond bark which melts easily and is the perfect consistency for dipping cookies. Maybe I should rename these ... Read More about 2-Ingredient Ritz Cookies
Easy Peppermint Bark Brownies
[pinterest] Peppermint bark is my favorite candy at Christmas. I just love mint. Mint tea, mint coffee, mint creamer, mint lip balm, mint shampoo, mint soap. I'm just mint crazy! Anyway, I needed to make brownies for 65 kids at my church last Sunday. I wanted to make them festive but didn't want them to be too complicated. So I used a brownie mix. Then I just melted white chocolate and added crushed candy canes. Easy peezy! And the kids in the youth group loved them. Luckily, I had ... Read More about Easy Peppermint Bark Brownies
Million Dollar Recipe – Peanutty Pie Crust Clusters
Peanutty Pie Crust Clusters are small pieces of baked pie crust mixed with peanut butter, peanuts and toffee bits, then dipped in chocolate. This is the recipe that won the 47th Pillsbury Bake-Off which was announced last week on ABC's The Chew. As you might know, I was a finalist in the bake-off with my recipe for Lemon-Blueberry Muffins. The sweet lady that was baking next to me in the contest which took place in Nashville on November 3, was Beth Royals and she won the million with this ... Read More about Million Dollar Recipe – Peanutty Pie Crust Clusters
The Busy Mom’s Cookie Party – 12 EASY Recipes
I've been a very busy mom recently. I created a Cookie Party ebook just for you. Have you ever had a cookie exchange party at Christmas time? Or have you ever been to one? It's so much fun. This is how it works, everyone coming to the party brings several dozen homemade cookies. All of the cookies are placed on a big table. Then it's time to taste. Each person can create their own variety of cookies to take home. It's a great way to sample different recipes and also a festive gathering. I came ... Read More about The Busy Mom’s Cookie Party – 12 EASY Recipes
Almond-Filled Cookie Cake – #36 of 52 Pillsbury Grand Prize Recipes in 52 Weeks
Almond-Filled Cookie Cake won the 30th Pillsbury Bake-Off in 1982. Recipe on Pillsbury.com by Elizabeth Meijer of Tucson, Arizona. It's a giant cookie that you can slice like a cake and eat with a fork. Who knew! If you're a fan of almonds, you're gonna love this. Funny thing is, while it's a cookie and a cake, it's baked in a springform pan which is usually used for a cheesecake. The crust is made much like a sugar cookie. You whip up the cookie crust dough by combining butter, sugar, ... Read More about Almond-Filled Cookie Cake – #36 of 52 Pillsbury Grand Prize Recipes in 52 Weeks
Grandmother’s Butterfingers (Gluten Free)
[pinterest] Have you ever heard of Butterfingers? Not the candy bar but the cookie. My grandmother, who was from Alabama, used to make them at Christmas time. They are made with butter, sugar, flour and pecans. Then dipped in powdered sugar. They are so, so good and remind me of the holidays. I did a search on the internet, just out of curiosity, and can't seem to find any other Butterfinger recipes out there. I would love to hear from you if you are familiar with these special little ... Read More about Grandmother’s Butterfingers (Gluten Free)