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Twofer Cookies
Twofer Cookies are two cookie recipes in one. It’s simple and makes it look like you worked harder than you did. The original recipe for Twofer Cookies comes from my 1963 […]
Peanut Candy Bar(f) Cookies
I originally made Candy Bar(f) cookies at Halloween. They were amazingly delicious and I had to make another batch. This time I used candy containing peanuts. They’re called Candy Bar(f) cookies […]
Lemon Ricotta Cookies
These cookies are a copycat recipe from the Nordstrom Café. They melt in your mouth and the lemon icing is bright and creamy. Although they require preplanning, Lemon Ricotta Cookies […]
Happy Cake
I made Happy Cake for New Year's Eve. Happy Cake is also known by its longer name, Chocolate Sour Cream Bundt Cake with Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting. You can see […]
Fantastic Fudge
Fantastic Fudge always turns out. It’s a flexible recipe that takes well to your favorite additional ingredients. Fantastic Fudge variations: Holiday- unwrapped peppermint patties in the middle, crushed candy canes on top Snickers- […]
Salted Pecan Turtles
I love recipes with shortcuts. Some of my favorites use premade items- boxed cake mix, instant pudding etc. While some see this as cheating in the kitchen, I’m all for it! […]
Baby Boston Cream Pies
Baby Boston Cream Pies are fancy party treat. They look fantastic, taste delicious and are lighter than traditional holiday fare items. I’ve served these at Christmas, birthdays and baby showers. Baby […]
Gingerbread Bites with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
Turns out gingerbread is old. The origin is France around 992with an Armenian monk. Making it Christmas traces back to 11th century Sweden. Variations of gingerbread are found all over […]
Grandma Dorothy’s Sugar Cookies
This recipe comes from my sister's mother-in-law's mother. I suppose this would make her my great aunt in law? In any case, Grandma Dorothy makes the best sugar cookies I've […]
Sweet Thanksgiving Turkeys
I’ve been making these adorable turkeys for years. They are great as a place setting, garnish or decoration. The best part is they’re a “cheater” recipe, meaning the pieces are […]