Are you keeping up with your Elf on the Shelf? We don’t do the Elf on the Shelf, but I love see all the creative ideas. I think some adults have more fun than the kids when it comes to the Elf. Here are some mini cookies that you can make to go with your Elf or a quick … Read More ...
30 Christmas Slow Cooker Recipes
Because Christmas ends within minutes, you don’t want to spend all your time in the kitchen. Here are 33 recipes from breakfast to dessert that you can make in your slow cooker.
You could also use the items throughout the holiday or winter season. Perfect for feeding large families too. I know a few big families who have 2-3 slow … Read More ...
Santa’s Belt Cake Surprise
This adorable cake is missing an item. Where is the belt you ask? That is the surprise, this cake has the belt inside the cake.
This is definitely not a cake you can just whip up last minute. Amanda from I am Baker gives you written and video instructions on how to create this cake.
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No Bake Dark Chocolate Whiskey Bites (gluten-free)
Cake bites with a little kick or not. There is a non-alcoholic version at the end of the recipe. It is the holiday and a time to be merry and make spirits bright. Let the adults be little kids again with this dessert. This would make a great holiday gift or treat for the holiday get together. Just mark them … Read More ...
Chocolate Reindeer Cupcakes
These adorable cupcakes are made to look like the iconic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. You could make all the reindeer by adding chocolate M&Ms as noses instead of the red. I can see them lined up on platter in front of a sleigh on the dessert table. Beth at Hungry Happenings shows you how easy it is to make these … Read More ...
How To Make Fun Gingerbread Star wars Wookie Cookies
I am totally sneaking these in to the new Star Wars movie
next week! The gingerbread man has a makeover that will be a hit with the Star Wars fan in your household. If you aren’t a Star Wars fan you could fill in the lines with white frosting and it can be the abominable snowman.
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Brownie Christmas Trees
How cute are these brownies?! An easy treat that you can make with your family and enjoy or bring to a party. You can make the brownies from scratch or buy a box of brownie mix. We always have an emergency box for unexpected guests or baked goods promised and you hear about it the night before. Hint: It doesn’t … Read More ...
Easy Homemade Cinnamon Ornaments
Here is another ornament that you and the kids can make for your tree or gifts for other people. I still have the two cinnamon ornaments that my daughter made in preschool and elementary school. Great project for a holiday party or just a fun activity to do with the kids over the winter break.
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Eggnog Cheesecake Bars
It is not the holidays, till the eggnog is poured. I don’t even need the alcohol, just straight from the bottle eggnog. This cheesecake bar does have 2 tablespoons of rum in it, but you could probably reduce or skip that step. Maybe Santa would enjoy one of these bite size delights along with the sugar cookies, while putting presents … Read More ...
Sugar Cone Santa Hats
Did you know you can bend sugar cones? Beth at Hungry Happenings did and she shows you how to create these cute treats. This would be a really fun treat to make with the kids. How cute would these be at your holiday party. The bonus is you can create them a few weeks ahead of time and keep them … Read More ...
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles
Thank goodness someone created egg free cookie dough. The only downfall, is we eat a lot of it! These truffles are perfect gifts for the holidays. Plus, you can freeze the dough ahead of time and then dip them in chocolate when you are baking your other holiday treats. A great easy gift to make with the kids.
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Chocolate Chai Cut-out Cookies
Move over sugar cookies, something yummier has come along. Although we will still make our traditional sugar cookies, I am definitely going to make these too. I watched a baking show and they made chocolate sugar cookies for a night time theme for the holidays. Is that not a cool idea? I wish I was creative in the kitchen.
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Snowy Gingerbread Christmas Trees
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 ...
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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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 ...