Do you prefer homemade gifts or store bought? I prefer homemade because someone put their heart and time into it. Sometimes their blood and tears too. If you’ve ever worked with a glue gun or forgot to put on oven mitts or tried sewing by hand, then you know what I’m talking about. Maybe I’m the only one that does … Read More ...
Red Velvet Cookie Cupcake
Who knew you could have your cookie and cupcake in one. This is a great recipe for when you don’t have a lot of time to spend baking. Petro the Seaman Mom decided to bake two items in one using the Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie mix. I’m all for semi-homemade, because during the holidays time is precious. It looks like … Read More ...
Cornbread Christmas Tree
Want to add some holiday life to your stews or chili? Make some cornbread with red and green bell peppers baked in a Christmas tree pan. This would be great for a brunch, holiday party or week night meal during the holiday season. Now I need to find a Christmas tree pan.
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Puppy Chow (Muddy Buddy) Cookies
If you like muddy buddy mix, puppy chow or anything with chocolate and peanut butter, you might want to give these cookies a try. You can make them for the cookie swap or save the recipe for any time of the year. These might replace the all-time favorite chocolate chip request in our house.
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Rudolph Reindeer Cookies
One of my other favorite holiday movie is Rudolph. I can relate being a misfit and there is nothing wrong with it. These are easy cookies that you and the family could make together. They would make a great addition to your cookie swap. If you need other ideas, Lizzy from Your Cup of Cake has additional links after this … Read More ...
Harry Potter Butterbeer Mug Cake
For you butterbeer lovers, now you can have it in cake form and in 5 minutes. Gotta love the mug cake that cooks in the microwave. This also includes a butterbeer frosting, so you could pop them into a bigger glass to enjoy. Besides the popcorn, make up some butterbeer cakes before you start your Harry Potter
marathon.
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Snow Globe Cookies
These cute snow globe cookies will be a hit at your winter party. If you can’t find snow globe cookie cutters, you could use a triangle cookie cutter and two circle cookie cutters. Maybe even the bottom of the Christmas tree cookie cutter would work for the triangle. Jasmine at 1 Fine Cookie will take you step by step to … Read More ...
Snowball Fight – Winter Christmas Cupcakes
Nothing like a good snowball fight in the winter time. Here is a snowball fight you can enjoy in the house. These cute little cupcakes by Beth at Hungry Happenings will have you asking to be hit with a snowball. These would be great for a winter party, potluck or while watching Frosty the Snowman.
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Santa Storm Trooper Cookies
Come over to the dark side and enjoy these storm trooper cookies. Or become a Jedi and defeat the storm troopers bite by bite. These cookies will be a big hit with all Star Wars fans. Brittanie at Simplistically Living created these cookies using a skull cookie cutter and Santa hat cookie cutter. I’m wishing I bought one of the … Read More ...
Soft Chewy Vegan Gingersnaps
A healthy cookie you can enjoy! It’s vegan, gluten-free and refined sugar free. I call that a baking hat trick! It is so hard to be good during the holidays, or worse, not be able to enjoy the baked goods due to allergies or being healthy. I don’t eat a lot of desserts, but during the holidays, I go crazy … Read More ...
Cinnamon Sugar Star Cookie Ornament
Want a more simple edible tree ornament other than the gingerbread house, how about these star cookies. I don’t know how long they would stay on my tree, but they would look cute while they lasted. Not sure the right choice with pets in the household either. Get in the kitchen and make these with the kids to hang on … Read More ...
Gingerbread House Tree Ornament
We are taking the gingerbread house to the tree! How cute are these gingerbread house tree ornaments?! You will need a really sturdy branch to hang them on or an area in the tree to place them in. Or maybe you just want to have a couple of small gingerbread houses to decorate that is less time consuming. Laura at … Read More ...
Gluten Free Cranberry Orange Muffins
Since I’m the only one that likes cranberries, we have lots of cranberry sauce left over. I love cranberry and orange together and will use some of that cranberry sauce to make these muffins. This cranberry recipe is gluten free, but I’m going to replace the flour with regular flour. I bet you could replace the cranberry sauce with your … Read More ...
Spelt Cinnamon Snowflake Cookies
Who is starting their holiday baking today? Traditionally, I start my Christmas cards and watch White Christmas. I’m not allowed to do any other Christmas items till December 1st. I’m not ready for the snowfall, but would be happy to have these snowflake cookies in the house. I think I need to invest in some snowflake cookie cutters
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Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole
Hopefully your Thanksgiving prep is going well or you are sitting down with your family and friends and enjoying the holiday feast. I’m hoping by the time you read this, the bird will at least be in the oven. I’m hoping the leftovers will be more successful. After shopping all day, you need some comfort and a quick meal. Prepare … Read More ...