These cookies are exactly what your coffee needs! Think pecan pie meets cookie. They’re spiced, they’re toasted, and have a nice softness to them. Perfect for coffee-dunking. Serve these on a lazy afternoon, perhaps with a few friends coming over or even at your Sunday church function. This is a laid-back little cookie that packs…
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Peppermint Reindeer Chow (Puppy Chow)
Certain treats are very problematic to have around my household and this is one of them. Peppermint Reindeer Chow is seriously addicting!! Peppermint, candy canes, white chocolate, dark chocolate and Chex; isn’t that the merriest bunch of ingredients you’ve ever seen? Seriously, serve this anywhere and it’ll be a crowd pleaser. I hope you enjoy…
Hazelnut Biscotti, with Cinnamon and Dark Chocolate
This cookie is all about hazelnut and chocolate, a perfect pair! Although, I won’t judge if you further pair them with a dunk in your coffee (or bourbon). These cookies are a great addition to your holiday baking plan and would be a nice one to exchange with friends and/or family. In fact, don’t stop…
Oatmeal Drop Cookies, with Cranberries and White Chocolate
This cookie! It’s easy, it’s festive, it’s real tasty. There are many reasons you might want to bake these, examples include: unexpected guests coming by for a visit, holiday baking, cookie exchanges, gifts for neighbors or coworkers, it’s cold outside, it’s cold inside… Whatever the reason, I highly recommend finding a reason to bake these…
Bobo’s Shrimp Dip, with Fritos or Fritos Fry Bread
This dip is a classic! It’s creamy with a hint of tomato. The fresh onion, celery and shrimp give it a pleasant lightness. It’s simple to make and very certain to be a crowd pleaser: whether you need a refreshing change of pace as an appetizer to Thanksgiving, or a wonderful dish to serve at…
Make-Ahead Dinner Rolls, with Buttermilk and Honey
These dinner rolls are so wonderful, they have a slight tang of buttermilk and a bit of sweetness from honey. They are a brioche roll which makes them soft and perfectly chewy but the best part about them? Most of the work is DONE the day before you want to serve them. Yep, that’s right….
Custard Based Whipped Cream, with Four Variations!
My absolute favorite type of whipped cream is custard based!! It’s stable, versatile and so very creamy. It’s substantial enough to use on cakes or pie, yet light enough to top your coffee or better yet your coffee cocktail. This recipe is part of my basics series! Sometimes all you need to elevate a recipe…
Bourbon Apple Spice Cake, with Toasted Pecans and Cream Cheese Icing
I love this flavor combination for fall!! You get the lovely spices everyone craves this season paired with apple and bourbon… which might be a refreshing change of pace for you fall bakers! This cake is best accompanied with cream cheese icing; it’s a little tart, a little sweet and has a dash of vanilla. …
Monster Chow
This recipe is so great for fall! It is perfect for all your Halloween party needs!! It is so simple and easy to make, yet is addictively tasty. Roasting the Chex in butter and spice before covering them in chocolate and sugar gives a nice depth of flavor without adding much more work. The candies…
Pumpkin Hand Pies
I just love hand pies! They are easy enough to make and can be served at so many different types of events. Brunch, lunch or dinner parties, game day, open houses, birthdays, etc!! These particular hand pies are all about fall and would be a great addition to your Halloween or Thanksgiving gathering! The crust…