‘Tis the season to be jolly, and what better way to spread holiday cheer than with the delightful combination of chocolate and peppermint? In this blog post and DAY 2 of 12 Days of Christmas, I am bringing you a mouthwatering recipe for Peppermint Chocolate Sandwich Cookies that will not only satisfy your sweet tooth …
Category: Sweet Treats
Quick & Easy Mini Strawberry Shortcakes Recipe
I’m back! I took a break to move into our new home. I’ve finally crawled out of my sea of boxes and chaos just in time to show you the PERFECT summer dessert idea! Not only is it strawberry season, but there is something about summer that makes me want all the fruity things. These …
Christmas Desserts: Spiced Gingerbread Cheesecake Recipe
You can’t get more classic than gingerbread at Christmas. It is one of my favorite flavors in the whole world and just makes me feel cozy at the holidays. Whether you are making the traditional gingerbread men or adding the flavor to Pancakes or Crinkle Cookies or Fudge, it is a quintessential flavor of the …
Christmas Spiced Eggnog Bundt Cake Recipe
I love Eggnog. It’s a holiday must. Maybe I love it more because it’s only available 2 months out of the year at best. Or maybe it’s just delicious. Either way, I love it and it’s something I have to incorporate into my holiday baking. Whether it’s Eggnog Truffles, Eggnog Pie or Eggnog French Toast …
The Best Homemade Fig Jam
There is something about this time of year that makes me want to be super domestic and do things like make my own jams. It’s something about cooler temps and the coziness of the season and the desire to make homemade goodies for all my friends and neighbors. Maybe it’s the Hallmark Movie influence in …
Pumpkin Cookies with a Nutty Maple Glaze Recipe
I don’t care how basic it makes me, when it’s October, I want all the pumpkin flavored things. Whether it’s a pumpkin spiced latte or Pumpkin Jo-Jo’s (don’t sleep on these), I WANT IT ALL. I love fall baking, too, because it just makes the house smell like bits of heaven. All the cinnamon, nutmeg, …