Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Cookie Bars. It’s amazing what a little snow and the holidays will do for relationships. My kids actually liked each other this week. They must know that Santa is watching. Today’s Christmas Cookie Crunch recipe is one we made up but you might notice a strong resemblance to a certain Seattle-based coffee […]
Would you like to create some extra Lollipop Sugar Cookies this year? Something that will be pretty enough for a centerpiece or a gift? These cookie ideas are full of sugary sparkle and easy peezy to make! That moment. First, “that moment.” The moment that an idea hits you and you have to make sure […]
You’d think most kids might run if you were to mention coconut and walnuts in the same No Bake Coconut Date Ball Cookies; but, when I was little, this was my favorite holiday cookie. I still love making them today because they are as yummy as I remember and easy too! No-Bake Coconut Date Ball […]
This Peanut Butter Balls recipe is the best I’ve tried so far. Rice Krispies Peanut Butter Balls 1 cup crunchy peanut butter 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1 cup powdered sugar 2 cups puffed rice cereal 1 1/2 cups Wilton dipping chocolate Mix peanut butter, butter, and salt together. Carefully and slowly add in powdered sugar […]
Almond Roca Bars Cookie. Oh my goodness. So much for baking without sampling. I just made these bars for church and they are Hoops & YoYo delicious. Almond Roca Bars Cookie Preheat oven to 350°F. 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup butter, softened 1 egg yolk 2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt Press mixture into […]
Halloween Treat Ideas. Our community center had a Haunted House and Dotter and I provided a bake sale for the event. Culinary geeks that we are, we overworked ourselves and could hardly keep our eyes open while selling them. Adorable, creative, tired witch. A cookie tombstone cemetery on crushed Oreo dirt. Want to make your […]
A Lovely Cozy Fall Tea. I just love fall! As I write this, the weather is sunshiny with a touch of fall crispiness – perfect! Last weekend we hosted a fall tea at The Old Hen. It was so fun to host for these ladies. They were hilarious. Yes, I do hear what people talk […]
How to Make Marshmallow Fondant. I’ll never forget Dotter’s Sweet 16 Birthday. We’ve thrown some fun shindigs but this one was special. T-shirts were made. Fun was had. And, the cake, well, the cake was pretty darn glorious. Decorating cakes isn’t really my thing but every once in and awhile I like to make sure […]
