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The Perfect Bite: Almond Crescents Almond crescents are the most classic of all of my family’s Christmas cookies. Delicate and buttery in texture yet rich in almond flavor, they’re the perfect melt in your mouth bite. Shaped into elegant crescents and coated in a generous dusting of powdered sugar, almond crescents bring a touch of …
Bring layers of flavor to your holiday cookie plate with these Seven Layer Cookies. Made with a buttery graham cracker crust and stacked traditionally with gooey layers of chocolate chips, coconut, nuts, and sweetened condensed milk, these cookies are as easy to make as they are delicious. Easily customizable to allergies and preferences (we never …
Why buy it in a store when you can make Almond Roca at home? Homemade Almond Roca is certainly a treat. Buttery toffee, rich chocolate, and crunchy almonds, what’s not to like? It’s so easy to make, you’ll wonder why you ever wasted your time on a store bought batch. Family Lore “All store bought …
Brighten your holiday cookie plate with corn flake wreaths! These corn flake wreaths are basically rice krispy treats, but better. You get the classic marshmallow (and butter) flavor but with a little more depth of flavor from the corn flakes and better crunch. The flakes also do a great job of mimicking leaves and the …
Ever heard of French Cookies? Probably not! I like to describe French Cookies as a thin spiced cake, cut and served like a cookie. I have no idea why they’re called french cookies or what their origin is but I’ve yet to encounter them in any other form outside of my family. However, I do …
An Old School Classic: Homemade Chocolate Fudge The chocoholic that I am, this chocolate fudge recipe has historically been my favorite of all the family Christmas cookies. Super rich and creamy, these little squares of chocolate goodness are a classic treat that you don’t see in the wild very often these days. But trust me, …
These dinner rolls will be the perfect addition to any holiday meal. Soft, fluffy, and perfectly golden, these dinner rolls won’t last long at any table. Whether you’re pairing them with a cozy soup, savory barbecue, or a holiday feast, these rolls are sure to impress. With simple ingredients and easy steps, they come together …
You can’t go wrong with a homemade Pumpkin Pie. For most people, pumpkin pie is a Thanksgiving staple, but in my family, we also eat it on Halloween. My grandfather’s birthday was on Halloween, and he loved pie, so it became a tradition to celebrate with a pumpkin pie every year. But regardless of whether …
These banana bread chocolate chip cookies are a banana dessert lover’s dream. If you love banana bread and chocolate chip cookies, this recipe is best of both worlds! These banana bread chocolate chip cookies are soft, cakey, and full of flavor. The ripe bananas add natural sweetness and moisture, while the dark chocolate chips give …
You won’t want to share these Chocolate Peanut Butter Squares. I would go nuts for these as a kid. A family friend actually introduced us to these chocolate peanut butter squares and they instantly were a hit at any block party, family barbecue, or birthday party. With a mix of creamy peanut butter, crispy Rice …