Cookie trays are the perfect dessert around the holidays because they can be made in advance and are easy to serve with little fanfare. They are the star on the table of any gathering. My daughter-in-law, Brandy, adapted this recipe for White Chocolate Cherry Nut Cookies from my recipe for Chocolate Drizzled Cherry Delights . She came up with the idea to add white chocolate chips and pecans to the cookie batter and drizzle white chocolate over them. Turns out I really like these over the chocolate ones. Since there are some in the family that prefers the chocolate ones, that's the reason you make both and let everyone choose for themselves. These White Chocolate Cherry Nut Cookies are soft and chewy with chunks of white chocolate, chopped candied cherries, and crunchy pecans in a Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix. These cookies are so easy and quick to make. Don't underestimate the flavor and richness of this holiday cookie. ...
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Coconut Macaroons {An Easy and Tasty Recipe using Eagle Brand Condensed Milk}
Coconut Macaroons are an elegant cookie, yet easy and almost effortless to make. This classic macaroon is made with a few ingredients, sweetened condensed milk, coconut, and egg whites. Whisk everything together and scoop them out on a baking sheet. How easy is that? They are wonderfully delicious! The traditional macaroon has been around for eons. I think it is my favorite, but who says you can't mess with perfection and place a chocolate kiss in the center to make Macaroon Kisses. Or dip the bottom in chocolate and drizzle chocolate over the top, or even add a cherry in the center to make them look cute. Hope you enjoy the recipe! Merry Christmas !
Millionaire Fudge
Millionaire Fudge is the perfect old fashioned recipe that will make everyone want to go down memory lane for grandma's fudge recipes. GRANNY'S MILLIONAIRE FUDGE RECIPE This Millionaire Fudge recipe is super easy to make, with no thermometer required, and will exceed all your expectations of having the perfect homemade fudge. Millionaire Fudge is my favorite fudge of all time. It is only the most incredibly scrumptious fudge you will ever eat. In the 1950s, Mamie Eisenhower introduced marshmallow whip creme to fudge recipes, changing the whole concept of how easy it is to make, not to mention how delicious it is.
Gingerbread Oreo Truffles {So Simple To Make ~ Yet So Decadent!}
Gingerbread Oreo Truffles , a mixture of crushed gingerbread Oreos and cream cheese, and then dipped in chocolate almond bark. Simple to make and yet so decadent. My family is obsessed with Oreos, Double Stuffed ones to be exact. This weekend we opened our first batch of the Gingerbread ones for this year. Gingerbread Oreos are seasonal, only coming out in the stores around the first of November. As soon as I see them in the stores, the first thing I think about is making these decadent Gingerbread Oreo Truffles .
Crockpot Mexican Pot Roast {A flavorful roast that the whole family loved!}
Crockpot Mexican Pot Roast is a pot roast with a twist, made with spicy ingredients. Most grocery stores carry all the ingredients. Just think of all the possibles for weeknight meals from burritos, tacos, enchiladas and the list goes on. The holidays are just a few days away, and I wanted to share with you a great recipe to cook in a crockpot.
Stew in a Pumpkin {Baked and served in a pumpkin}
Baked Pumpkin Stew is a flavorful beef stew cooked and served in a sugar pie pumpkin. When serving, raise the ladle up with the stew scraping the sides of the pumpkin being sure to get a generous serving of pumpkin. A true taste of Fall! To celebrate the Fall, pumpkin is so hot these days, and almost anything can be made with it. When I grew up in the 60s, pumpkin pie and pumpkin bread were the most popular recipes to make. These days that is not the case.
How to Make Soup in a Pumpkin
Baked Pumpkin Stew , flavorful beef stew cooked and served in a sugar pie pumpkin. When serving, raise the ladle up with the stew scraping the sides of the pumpkin being sure to get a generous serving of pumpkin. A true taste of Fall! To celebrate the Fall, pumpkin is so hot these days, and almost anything can be made with it. When I grew up in the 60's, pumpkin pie and pumpkin bread were the most popular recipes to make. These days that is not the case.
Old School Fried Biscuits {aka Camp Biscuits at our house!}
Camp Biscuits have been around my house ever since I was a little girl, then I started making them for my children on Saturday morning. We make them here at the house, when we are camping, and at the deer lease. These make delicious and quick beignets! Just cut them in half, fry them, and dust with powdered sugar. Another great idea is when you serve Chinese, finish out your meal with some of these Fried Biscuits rolled in sugar only . And you will feel as though you are at your favorite Chinese restaurants.
