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
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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
Easy Peppermint Bark Brownies are made with a boxed brownie mix, then doctored up with a layer of homemade peppermint bark candy on top. A super easy and delicious treat that's perfect for the holidays. Your family will love these minty brownies and especially if they're big fans of peppermint bark. You might also like my Peppermint Bark Rice Krispies Treats recipe. Do you love Peppermint Bark Candy? Peppermint bark is my favorite candy at Christmas. I just love mint. Mint tea, mint ... 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
This Almond-Filled Cookie Cake is like a giant cookie that you can cute like a cake. Filled with a wonderful almond filling, it's perfect for a tea party or ladies luncheon. 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, ... Read More about Almond-Filled Cookie Cake
Grandmother's Butterfingers (Gluten Free)
These are my Grandmother's Butterfingers - delicious pecan shortbread cookies dipped in powdered sugar. This is my gluten free version of her original recipe. 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 ... Read More about Grandmother's Butterfingers (Gluten Free)
Italian Zucchini Crescent Pie
Italian Zucchini Crescent Pie won the 29th Pillsbury Bake-Off in 1980. Recipe on Pillsbury.com by Millicent (Caplan) Nathan of Boca Raton, FL. This is my favorite savory recipe from the Bake-Off so far. It's sort of like a quiche but cheesier and packed with zucchini. The garlic, parsley, basil and oregano seasonings give it an Italian flavor. All wrapped in a flaky, crescent roll crust. Just delicious. You'll need 4 cups of sliced zucchini, 1 cup chopped onions and 2 cups shredded ... Read More about Italian Zucchini Crescent Pie
Orange Glazed Cranberry Scones
Orange Glazed Cranberry Scones are light, fluffy cranberry orange scones with apricots and an orange icing drizzle. Can you believe this weather? It's been really chilly. And it's only November! My answer to that, just bake it off. Ha! Sounds like a song, doesn't it. Anyway, if you want to bake it off, you've come to the right place. How about this fabulous scones recipe to warm up your kitchen. Scones can be tricky. I've found that they can be dry and dense or just too bready. Do ... Read More about Orange Glazed Cranberry Scones
Mini Chicken Broccoli Pot Pies
Mini Chicken Broccoli Pot Pies are mini chicken pot pies with a crust made from canned biscuit dough and slivered almonds on top. These Mini Chicken Broccoli Pot Pies had a clever name - Chick-n-Broccoli Pot Pies - and won the 28th Pillsbury Bake-Off in 1978 (one of 2 winners). Recipe on Pillsbury.com by Linda Mowery. The Pillsbury site has this recipe listed as Chick and Broccoli Pot Pies but there's no mention that this was a bake-off winner. I found the information on Wikipedia. Either ... Read More about Mini Chicken Broccoli Pot Pies