Buttery nut-filled cookies, coated with a layer of powdered sugar, these cookies transport me back to my grandmother’s kitchen every time I make them. Sugar Butter Balls have been one of my family’s favorite holiday cookies ever since I was a child.Whenever we visited Grandmother’s house, I knew she’d be in the kitchen first thing in the morning, no matter how early I woke up. She’d have a plan for every meal, every snack, and...
Peppermint Bark Cake Balls If you’re a fan of peppermint bark, these cake balls are going to rock your holiday dessert trays. Rich bites of creamy chocolate peppermint cake balls are dipped in peppermint white chocolate and then sprinkled with crushed candy canes. These Peppermint Bark Cake Balls were the happy result when my craving for chocolate cake met my annual holiday indulgence in peppermint bark. Let’s just get this out of the...
Cinnamon Toast and I go way back. I remember coming home from school as a kid and toasting bread, slathering it generously with butter and then pouring cinnamon sugar over every inch of surface space. When I say that I love cinnamon toast, I truly mean that I LOVE cinnamon toast. It’s one of those simple pleasures that never fails to delight, no matter how old you get. Cinnamon Toast To this day, I’ll never pass up a slice of toast spread...
These chewy, slightly crunchy, peanut butter cereal bars are loaded with pockets of gooey marshmallows; Chewy Peanut Butter Cereal Bars are a huge hit every time we make them. For the times when you just need a simple treat that you can make in a few minutes time with nothing fancier than a handful of items from the pantry, this is the recipe for you. Peanut butter and marshmallows form the base for these crunchy, chewy, nut-filled...
Designed to be served cold from the refrigerator, this is a rich dark chocolate cake topped with an absolutely amazing chocolate frosting. It’s wonderfully unique and completely unforgettable. Just thinking about this cake was enough to have me making it again this week. I told myself that I was making it so that I could shoot a video (see below) and share it with you, but really? I just wanted to have this awesome cake tucked into my...
Fluffy cheesecake mousse is layered between salted caramel sauce and a brown sugar graham cracker crust to make this No Bake Caramel Cheesecake Mousse. I could not resist these little jars once they were stashed in the refrigerator. I worked my way through one of the jars, a tiny taste at a time as I waited through the day to serve them at night. This is the best no-bake cheesecake dessert I’ve ever tasted. The cheesecake mousse layer is...
Crisp apple slices are drizzled with melted and gooey peanut butter and then topped with a handful of pecans and just a sprinkling of chocolate and coconut to make these irresistible Apple Nachos. My kids flipped out over this treat and talked about it for a couple of days. Several years ago, I overheard someone mention apple nachos and I suddenly had an image of apple slices drizzled with peanut butter dancing through my head. I...
Creamy Vanilla Walnut Fudge is this year’s latest addition for your holiday dessert table. Paired with a cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate, a piece of fudge is one of my favorite ways to take a break during the holiday season. If you’re lucky enough to nibble a piece of fudge in front of twinkling Christmas tree lights, that’s my idea of a perfect afternoon. Vanilla Fudge Continuing with the series of quick...
Fresh lemon sorbet topped with a splash of vodka is a light and refreshing treat that is a terrific addition to any meal. At first glance, this sorbet is unlikely to grab your attention and impress. However, at first taste, you’re certain to be won over immediately. My sister and I often talk about that “unforgettable bite.” A special meal or fancy dinner out that you remember fondly often contains a certain food or combination of flavors...
Creamy white chocolate fudge filled with dried cranberries and macadamia nuts comes together in this Cranberry Macadamia Nut Fudge for a rich and irresistible holiday treat. White chocolate + cranberries + macadamia nuts is a combination that never fails to make me smile. Fudge is one of my favorite treats to make each holiday season. In just a few minutes, you can stir this recipe together and have it chilling in the refrigerator. Within...
