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 ...
Leftover Thanksgiving Hand Pies
When you had to get a bigger size turkey than you wanted. First Thanksgiving fail of 2015, there will probably be more with my skills! Pray for my family they are fed before midnight. Apparently, everyone is buying turkey breasts and smaller birds. Oh well, that just means extra leftovers. Instead of the turkey and bread slices, make these hand … Read More ...
Beef, Beer, and Bacon Buns
My team isn’t doing well this football season, so thank goodness for the snacks to keep me happy. This will be a big hit for the next game and for a snack on the go. With holiday shopping, you need fuel to keep you going. This will keep you fueled and ready to take on the other shoppers. A great … Read More ...
“Stuffing” Biscuit, Turkey, Mashed Potato, and Cranberry Sandwich
Okay the menu is finally set and the shopping is almost done. I’m ready for the big day and even more ready for the leftovers the day after. I love stuffing and to think I could have biscuits that take like stuffing, heaven has arrived. A great side dish for the chicken dinners during the week.
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(Eggless)Banana Chocolate Chip Muffin Tops
Unless it is baking season, there is a good chance we won’t have eggs in the house. Muffin tops are probably my daughter’s favorite. I like the whole muffin, but there are a lot of people that just want the tops. Great on the go breakfast or mid morning snack for Black Friday shoppers. Great addition to your brunch table … Read More ...