Baking and sharing cookies during the holidays should be easy and enjoyable – for the giver and the receiver! These White Chocolate Peppermint Chocolate Cookies are a super easy take on the classic chocolate chip cookie but with all the flavor of the holiday season. Perfect for your cookie exchange or to leave for Santa…
Holidays
White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge
Holiday time calls for all things chocolate, peppermint and definitely indulgent! Combining the sweet, creamy taste of white chocolate with peppermint creates for one fine holiday confection in the form of White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge. This recipe for White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge satisfies all your desires for a sweet holiday treat plus it’s perfect for…
Halloween Cream Cheese Brownies
Take a break from all the candy and indulge in these cream cheese swirled brownies in traditional Halloween colors. These brownies come together quickly, they’re super chewy and moist and will surely get you in the Halloween spirit!
Cherry Pie Bars
It’s cherry pie, but way easier and way more portable. Why, hello there my new friend, Cherry Pie Bars! Whether it’s cherry season or not, these squares of joy are perfect for any occasion. I’m even thinking they’ll be quite perfect for Thanksgiving dessert instead of my usual pie recipe. Loaded with a buttery crust…
Strawberries and Cream Cookie Sandwiches
What better way to show someone you love / care for them than with homemade baked treats? These Strawberries and Cream Cookie Sandwiches are perfect for Valentine’s Day or any day. Filled to the brim with strawberry flavor and complemented with a cream cheese filling, these cookie sandwiches are sure to please all your loved…
Peppermint Puppy Chow
Peppermint Puppy Chow is one of my go-to recipes for the holidays. This is the perfect holiday treat for gifting and for snacking. It’s a no-bake recipe, ready in about 10 minutes and it’s always gone in no time. I love to prepare a batch for gifting in large mason jars tied with holiday bows….
Puff Pastry Christmas Tree
Wanna create a showstopper for your holiday dessert table? This Puff Pastry Christmas Tree is your ticket to impress this holiday season. But, I have a secret. It’s really not that difficult to make at all. With store-bought puff pastry and a make-ahead chocolate spread filling, this stunning dessert will be ready in no time….
Maple Apple Galette
A galette is a wonderfully easy yet elegant looking dessert to serve when friends and family get together. It’s much easier to put together than most scratch-made pies and is very forgiving when adding your filling. I am a big fan of the rustic look of this Maple Apple Galette, the Fall flavors and the…
Vietnamese Coffee Swiss Roll Cake
Swiss Roll cakes pop up all over the place during the holiday season. And it’s easy to see why! They make for beautiful centerpieces with their light and fluffy cake swirls and thick layers of sweet filling. And a slice of a Swiss Roll makes for a delicious bite after a big holiday meal. I…
Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles
There’s no better way to end a big Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving meal than with the perfect bite of dessert. These no-bake Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles are the ideal dessert to wrap up your holiday dinner. They’re super easy to prepare, they require no baking, and they have just a tad bit of holiday-flavored liqueur to help…
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