There's not a cookie that looks more like Christmas than these Candy Cane Blossoms. They're perfect to leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve. I adapted the original recipe slightly by adding a … [Read more...]
Cookies for the Grandchildren
I have been so inspired by all the Christmas goodies I have seen on Pinterest and on the blogs, there's just not time to make them all. One of the bakers who inspires me is Marsha at The Better Baker. … [Read more...]
Cranberry Orange Sourdough Muffins
These are tasty little muffins that require a Sourdough Starter for the recipe. I know that several of my blogging friends keep a Sourdough Starter, but if you don't have one and would like to try … [Read more...]
Best Ever Play Dough Recipe
Christmas vacation has officially started for my grandson Landon. His school was dismissed early on Friday, so he came to my house for the afternoon. The weather was too drizzly and damp for playing … [Read more...]
Holiday Bars
This recipe for Holiday Bars is a new twist on a past bar cookie recipe. Back in the fall I made Peanut Butter Polka Dot Bars using Reese's Mini Pieces. Today I revised the recipe for the Christmas … [Read more...]
Christmas Stockings
I finished my Chrismas stocking project today. Tomorrow I can go to the post office and get them mailed to their destination, and they will be hung in time for Santa to fill them. Whew, I cut that one … [Read more...]
‘Tis the Season . . . for Overload
I spent this past weekend in Little Rock at my daughter Angela's house. She and her husband needed to do their Christmas shopping, so I babysat while they braved the crowds. Their shopping trip was … [Read more...]
A Christmas Bread Basket
After my Thanksgiving Bread Basket project, I decided that I was going to need a similar bread basket liner for my Christmas table. I went to the fabric store and chose some red linen-look polyester … [Read more...]
Gingerbread Men
This Gingerbread Cookie recipe is a favorite at my house. I love the added orange zest in this recipe, and this dough can be made ahead and kept in the refrigerator for a few days until you're ready … [Read more...]
Gingerbread Aprons
Every year during the Christmas season my daughter Angela has a traditional cookie baking and decorating day with her children Ginger and Charlie. I know the children look forward to the cookie … [Read more...]
