It’s after Thanksgiving and time to put on the Christmas music and start writing out the cards. Can you guess, I’m not into shopping! It’s also time to start thinking about what cookies to make, entertaining, and homemade gifts. Here is a cute cookie for those wishing for a warm Christmas and those that live in warm weather. Cheryl at … Read More ...
Easy Christmas Pudding Cookies You Can Make At Home
Lolly Trees from our Sister Site (And a Little Plum Pudding)
A roundup of yummy Christmas goodies from our sister site, CraftBits. Click the links for the instructions to make all these candy-filled lolly trees.
1. Find the Cadbury wrapped chocolate tree HERE.
2. Find the topiary HERE.
3. Find the tinsel tree HERE.
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Christmas Butter Cookie Logs
The holiday baking season begins Thanksgiving week in this house. At least, when on schedule. It makes for an easy take home gift for guests and many people like to have the cookies on hand to decorate their tree after the Thanksgiving feast. Debbie at Your Party Tuned Up shares how to make these butter cookies that are dipped in … Read More ...
Christmas Reindeer Sandwich
How is it so so easy to turn bread and a hot dog into such reindeer cuteness? You people are so very clever. Learn to make a Rudolph sandwich HERE at Cute Food for Kids.
Check out these Make-Ahead Recipes books
we found on Amazon.
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Creamy Potato Stacks with Garlic, Thyme, and Parmesan
Are you tired of the same old mashed potatoes as a side dish? Give this recipe from Katya at Little Broken for a different and yet elegant version. You could even enjoy this throughout the holidays and even during the work week. Your family and guests will be happily surprised.
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Christmas Treat Ideas for the Kids
Here are some fun treats for the kids to make themselves or for you as a family to make together for the holidays. A great way to enjoy each others company before the craziness of the holiday rush. Toni Roberts at Design Dazzle has brought together several ideas for you to create this holiday season.
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Recipe – Christmas Holiday Spice Bread Pudding
Nothing like warmth baked in the oven to make you feel cozy and warm during the holidays and the cold months. This bread pudding will be a wonderful new tradition at your holiday table. An easy dessert to enjoy with friends and family during Friendsgiving. Blair at The Seasoned Mom shares how to create this sweet treat.
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Festive Spiced Cupcakes with a Cinnamon Frosting
It is time to start baking for the holiday season. I can’t believe that Thanksgiving is two weeks away. These would be perfect for the dessert table for Thanksgiving or Christmas. I can already imagine the heavenly scent of these cupcakes baking. Zoe at Three Kids and Counting the Pennies shares this recipe.
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15 – Minute Easy Cranberry Sauce Recipe
It only takes 15 minutes to make this homemade cranberry
sauce. You can forget about the can of cranberry sauce this year unless you really love it! I might try to halve this recipe since I’m the only one that likes the side dish for Thanksgiving and on my leftover sandwiches.
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Easy DIY Christmas Sugar Cookie Truffles
Here is another option for the sugar cookies. You can bake and then spend time decorating the cookies or crush those cookies and make these truffles. A great idea for those extra sugar cookies that you have on hand. A treat you can give to neighbors and friends and not worry about breakage. Haley at If you Give a Blonde … Read More ...
Mini Pumpkin Pies
Are you like me and forget to leave room for dessert? I’m even more guilty during the holidays. I have just enough room for one bite. These mini pies are perfect for the holidays or potlucks. Serene at House of Yumm shares how to make these mini cuties to serve at your next gathering. Also perfect for those school and … Read More ...
Kentucky Christmas Cocktail with Candied Orange
Here is the last of the Christmas in July recipes. I figured you would be okay with one more since it is a cocktail. Of course, you need to have a cocktail during the holidays. How about this new one by Sarah at In the Know Mom.
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Homemade DIY Extracts
Since it is July 25th, I decided to do some Christmas recipes along with my other recipes. If you don’t craft, you wouldn’t understand the need to start making items for the Christmas holiday in July. Many start now to be ready for the craft fairs during the holiday season or just to get a start on their holiday gifts. … Read More ...
Christmas Sugar Cookie Sticks
These are perfect for those last minute bakers like myself. Also perfect for those that want to bake and don’t have any cookie cutters. Plus, the cookies are dipped in chocolate. A great recipe to keep on hand for any holiday, since they aren’t shaped for a holiday. A fun a recipe to have handy when the kids want to … Read More ...