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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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 ...
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 ...
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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Gingerbread Man Marshmallows
Do you love the cute gingerbread man, but not big on the flavor? Here is a cute marshmallow that looks like the gingerbread man, but definitely doesn’t taste like one. Meaghan at The Decorated Cookie helps you step by step in making these cute treats. Cute treats to bring to a holiday party. You might even be able to create … Read More ...
Christmas Treats
Do you need a really fun, quick, and easy treat to make with your kids?! These are perfect for that need. It works great for those that want to be crafty in the kitchen, but just don’t feel comfortable enough yet. These would be great for the holiday parties for kids or co-workers.
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Make Yummy Christmas Grinch Popcorn For Your Movie Nights
I love the classic “How the Grinch Stole Christmas
” ! Even though we have it on video, we still watch it when it comes on TV. Maybe it’s the nostalgia of Christmas pasts. This year, we will see if we have a new tradition with this Grinch popcorn. You could make this for your holiday party too.
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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 ...
Cheesy Mice
Unless the mice are pets, you wouldn’t want them in your house. These cute cheesy mice might be the other exception to mice in the house. These cute little mice will be a delight to your guests, when they go to the appetizer table. So easy to make, you could even have your kids help you create them. English version … Read More ...