Beware these are highly addictive. You may need to make two batches. one for eating along the way and one for baking. After one little taste I couldn’t keep my dad out of the cheesecake filling. These are a fun little treat to make and are so beautiful when they are finished. Ingredients: 1 Box Red Velvet Cake Mix 1/3 C. Milk 1/3 … Continue reading Santa Sweeties
Buckeyes have been one of my family’s Christmas traditions for as long as I can remember. I don’t think I would be allowed to open presents Christmas morning if Dad hadn’t gotten his fix at some point in during the Christmas season. This is also my favorite Christmas cookie. After introducing them to many of my friends they can’t wait for my yearly Christmas Cookie … Continue reading Buckeyes
My Gram’s pies are something to be worshiped, and that means a lot since I generally don’t like pies. There is something magical about her crusts. On her last visit to Minnesota Gram and I spent a few hours bopping around on Pinterest just like we always do when she visits. We were going through my baking board and she was intrigued by a picture of … Continue reading Cinnamon Roll Pecan Pie
Why mess with a classic? I got this recipe directly off the Rice Krispe website. This is such a simple recipe that everyone knows and loves. Ingredients: 3 T. Butter 1 Package (10 oz.) Mini Marshmallows 6 Cups Rice Krispies Directions: In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted then remove from heat. Add Rice Krispies cereal. Stir … Continue reading Rice Krispie Bars
Ingredients: 2 1/2 C. Powdered Sugar 2 T. Corn Syrup 2 T. water 1 t. peppermint extract 1 T. shortening 12 oz. Dark Chocolate Chips 6 Candy Canes (crushed) Directions: In your mixer combine the powdered sugar, corn syrup, water, peppermint extract and shortening until just combines and smooth. While the ingredients are mixing together start melting your chocolate chips in a double boiler. Remove the filling from the … Continue reading Peppy Patties
This is by far my easiest recipe during my 25 Days Of Baking. It also happens to be one of my favorites. This is a fun recipe to do with a partner because it does come together very fast and it helps to have multiple hands working. They are perfect for cookie exchanges or as a little treat to bring to those dozens of holiday parties we … Continue reading Turtle Bites
Another year of #25DaysOfBaking means more new recipes. This year one of the new additions to the Hunkiedorië line up is these Dark Chocolate Almond Clusters. Simple, delicious and a hit with my coworkers it was a win-win. Ingredients: 1 (12-oz.) bag Dark Chocolate Chips 2.5 C Almonds (roasted, unsalted) 1 T. Butter 1 t. Vanilla Extract Coarse Sea Salt Instructions: Coat the inside … Continue reading Dark Chocolate Almond Clusters
Made from scratch caramel? Check! Sweet Milk Chocolate? Check! Salty Pretzel Rods? Check! Honestly I can’t think of a more prefect trio. I am going through a sweet and salty phase this year and these chocolate dipped pretzel rods were the perfect way to fit all of my cravings. I got the whole family involved in making these, not only did we have a blast … Continue reading Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods
Puppy Chow is a classic childhood favorite that is good any time of year. Any camping trip, school event or girl scout meeting someone always had a giant bag of puppy chow to share. Growing up my house never was very big on puppy chow. After giving it a try in college I can see why its always around. It is so easy to make and completely addicting … Continue reading Puppy Chow
My Minion and I are at it again! When looking through my Pinterest boards for inspiration for some new recipes I stumbled across one that was a no brainer! White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies have been a long time favorite of mine. Strangely enough this is the first time I have ever attempted to make them. Now that I know how easy these soft little … Continue reading White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
