Christmas Sugar Cookies with no 'cutting' Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 cup butter, softened 1-1/4 cups granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp. vanilla extract colored sprinkles Preparation: Sift together flour, baking … [Read more...]

Christmas Mice from Spoonful.com Small saucepan Wooden spoon 1/3 cup heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon butter 1 1/2 cups (12 ounces) white chocolate bits 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract Bowl Plastic wrap Tablespoon Confectioner's sugar Tray lined with waxed paper Toothpick Red … [Read more...]

Candy Cane Hearts!  A box of mini candy canes White Chocolate Semi-sweet Chocolate Sprinkles ~Directions ~ 1.  Place waxed paper  on a baking sheet. 2.  Lay two mini candy canes next to each other, creating a heart.  Continue filling the baking sheet with heart shapes. 3.  Melt … [Read more...]

Rolo Pretzel Bites For these tasty treats, all you have to do is lay the pretzels on a baking sheet (I used these cute square ones, but the mini twists would work too).  Top each pretzel with an unwrapped Rolo candy. Bake in the oven at 250*F for 4-5 minutes (no longer). When you remove them … [Read more...]

Photo by Rita Maas Nutmeg Bell Cookies 2 cup(s) sugar 1 cup(s) butter (no substitutions), softened 2 large eggs 2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract 3 1/2 cup(s) all purpose flour 4 teaspoon(s) baking powder 1 teaspoon(s) salt 1 teaspoon(s) ground nutmeg  Ornamental Frosting … [Read more...]

Gingerbread Cookies Recipe By Stephanie Gallagher Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup firmly-packed brown sugar 1/2 cup molasses 1 large egg 1 tsp. vanilla 3 cups all-purpose flour 1-1/2 tsp. baking powder 3/4 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt 2 tsp. ground ginger 1 … [Read more...]

OYSTER CRACKER SNACK MIX Popular in late 80’s - great for parties 1 Box oyster crackers 1 Box cheez  crackers 1 1/2 to 2 pkg Buttermilk Ranch dressing 1+ cup popcorn oil sprinkle of dried parsley, dill and garlic powder Broken nuts Mix together dressing and oil - add spices in big … [Read more...]

PUMPKIN MUFFINS with Cream Cheese Filling 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1/2 c. canned pumpkin 1/2 c. milk 1/4 c. vegetable oil 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1/3 c. sugar 3 tsp. baking powder 1 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg CREAM CHEESE FILLING: 3 oz. cream … [Read more...]

Microwave SUGAR GLAZED PECANS 1/2 c. butter 1 c. brown sugar 1 tsp. cinnamon 4 c. pecan halves Place butter in 1 1/2 quart casserole in microwave. Melt (about 1 minute). Stir in brown sugar and cinnamon and microwave on high 2 minutes. Mix well to combine butter and sugar. Add pecans and mix … [Read more...]