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4 images Chocolate peppermint spritz cookies are dipped in white chocolate and sprinkled with crushed peppermint candies to make these irresistible Peppermint Bark Spritz Snowflakes. When I signed up for the Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap, I wanted to create a recipe that was based on a tried and true favorite and that would ship […]
5 images Limited edition Candy Cane Milanos are enrobed in smooth chocolate and crushed peppermint for an extra decadent treat. When I saw the limited edition Candy Cane Milanos, I knew that I needed a bag. I also knew that I couldn’t leave well enough alone and needed to put my own festive touch on […]
4 images Store bought mini graham crackers dipped in chocolate and marshmallow candy melts are a deliciously easy way to make patriotic treats this Independence Day. I have been on a total snack kick lately with all of the travel that I have been doing for work. I’m normally not one to snack very much […]
4 images Resembling holiday circus cookies, gingerbread covered in smooth white chocolate and festive sprinkles is a special holiday treat for both kids and adults alike. Gingerbread is one of my favorite winter flavors. The spicier the better and I can’t think of a sweeter way to balance the spices than pairing it with white […]
5 images Celebrate Mom with a batch of Ombre Rose Cream Cheese Spritz Cookies just perfect for pairing with afternoon tea. It’s no secret around here that we love tea and that we especially enjoy sitting down to a relaxing afternoon tea. From our no-frills local tea house to extravagant hotel lobbies, nothing beats sitting […]
5 images Delightfully sweet candy melts are the perfect solution for ensuring that your slice and bake Candy Corn Sugar Cookies always have white tips. NOTE: This is a post from our archives that was originally published in 2013. We have updated the photos and content to bring new life to an old favorite. We […]
7 images Devil’s food cake, tinted white chocolate mousse, and double chocolate fudge frosting are deliciously layered to conceal the sweetest surprise in this Baby Giraffe Gender Reveal Cake. Since moving back to Texas, two very special friends have announced the upcoming arrivals of their very first bundles of joy. I am so excited to […]
5 images Rich molasses and traditional gingerbread spices yield a seasonally delicious treat in this recipe for Gingerbread Spice Caramels. It’s no secret around here that I love making caramels and experimenting with different flavor combinations. Several years ago, these Gingerbread Spice Caramels were the first “non-traditional” caramels that I ever made and I immediately […]
7 images Sponsored post from Driscoll’s. Visit www.driscolls.com/raspberry for more berry recipes & holiday sweepstakes information. This holiday season Driscoll’s is encouraging you to taste a new holiday tradition with raspberry pies, and these Winter Spice Raspberry Holiday Hand Pies are the perfect recipe for every joyful occasion. I simply adore hand pies for their […]
4 images Pearl sugar atop royal icing decorated sugar cookies makes these holly leaves look like they came from a snowy winter wonderland. If you’re looking for cookie cutters that stand out from the usual Christmas shapes, try using holly leaves this year. I pair holly leaf cookies with red Cadbury chocolate in place of […]