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
Tag: 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
Salted Caramel Pretzel Topped Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are like the black sheep of the family Thanksgiving table. People bypass the not-really-a-side, not-really-a-dessert dish for the better things in life like stuffing and mashed potatoes. I'm not one of those people, though. I adore sweet potatoes. Whether it's sweet potato casserole or marshmallow-topped sweet potatoes, I love all versions. This is… Continue reading Salted Caramel Pretzel Topped Sweet Potatoes
Pumpkin Cranberry Mini Loaves
Who doesn't love pumpkin bread? I know I love it. I usually make at least one pumpkin loaf a year. Even the boxed pumpkin bread mixes are good. This recipe is a keeper. If you want to bring a fall or holiday food gift to a party, want to impress your friends, or you just… Continue reading Pumpkin Cranberry Mini Loaves
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
Key Lime Fruit Salad
I thought I had made every fruit salad recipe out there. I was wrong. This recipe is one I had never made before, and it also included an ingredient I never would have thought to toss in a fruit salad: yogurt! This fruit salad is simple and refreshing. It tastes especially delicious on a hot… Continue reading Key Lime Fruit Salad
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