I'm very into the peppermint this holiday season. Usually, I'm more of a pumpkin or cranberry girlie, but peppermint has really been calling to me this year. I love peppermint mochas, peppermint candies, and peppermint-flavored ice cream so it makes sense. One of the best Christmas candies out there are the Candy Cane Hershey's Kisses.… Continue reading Hidden Kiss Cookies
Category: Dessert
Candy Bar Fudge
The utensil drawer in my kitchen was out of control. There was so much stuff packed in there I forgot what utensils I actually owned. I've only been able to open it about halfway through the last few months because a potato masher was sticking up too far at the end of the drawer, making… Continue reading Candy Bar Fudge
Salted Caramel Pretzel Brownies
I love a good, easy, shortcut dessert recipe. If I can use a box of cake or jarred frosting, I will. Shortcuts are an integral part of my cooking. This recipe called to me because of its shortcut: it uses boxed brownie mix for the base. There really is no reason to make your own… Continue reading Salted Caramel Pretzel Brownies
Pumpkin Tres Leches Cake
Of all the cakes out there, tres leches cake is probably my favorite. If a Mexican restaurant sells it, I'll buy it. The cake is just so incredible. It's the moistest cake you'll ever eat, thanks to, well, all the milk that it's soaked in. It's a relatively easy cake to make, too. I've made… Continue reading Pumpkin Tres Leches Cake
Apple Crisp Bars
Apple pie or pumpkin pie? That's the major question being asked this time of year. Sure, we can't forget pecan pie, but apple pie and pumpkin pie are the most requested around the holidays. This question is nearly impossible for me to answer. Apple pie is decadent, homey, and makes me feel all warm and… Continue reading Apple Crisp Bars
Mini Apple Pies with Cinnamon Roll Crust
Are you a pumpkin, apple or "other" fall pie type? I'm an apple pie kind of gal. I love pumpkin pie, too, but if given the choice between the two, I'll typically pick a slice of apple pie. I don't make apple pie very frequently, though, which is unfortunate. Sometimes baking a pie can be… Continue reading Mini Apple Pies with Cinnamon Roll Crust
Pumpkin Snickerdoodles
Everybody has a favorite cookie; I have a favorite cookie list. My favorite is frosted sugar cookies at Christmas. Second of my list: Tollhouse chocolate chip. Way down at the bottom is a snickerdoodle. My mom LOVES snickerdoodle, but they aren't even on my radar. I like them, don't get me wrong, but they're not… Continue reading Pumpkin Snickerdoodles
Strawberry Peach Crescent Bites
Everyone knows I'm not the best baker in the world. When it comes to holiday baking, I try to choose the easiest recipes possible. Cookies are usually good. Pies and simple candies are also easy for me. Anything other than that though, and you can count me out. I found this recipe the other day… Continue reading Strawberry Peach Crescent Bites
Million Dollar Pie
Ice box pies are the quintessential summer dessert. Nothing soothes a hot summer day like an ice-cold pie, whether it's a lemon custard or strawberries and cream pie. One of my all-time favorites is Million Dollar Pie. I have no idea where the name came from. It definitely does not cost anywhere near a million… Continue reading Million Dollar Pie
Campfire Bark
Long time, no see old friend. I took a social media/blog/vlog reprieve. First, I had a two-week vacation. Then I had a vacation hangover. Now, I'm back! The hiatus from all things technology was actually quite wonderful. I've also been blogging for so long that it was a nice break. I didn't feel under pressure… Continue reading Campfire Bark