Christmas Baking Post-a-Thon Day 18: Pecan Tartlets (with coupons!)

DAY 18: Pecan Tartlets PASTRY: 2 cups all-purpose flour — unsifted 1 cup butter — softened 6 ounces cream cheese — softened 1/2 teaspoon salt FILLING: 2 medium egg — slightly beaten 1 cup dark corn syrup 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 4 tablespoons melted butter 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 … Continue reading

Christmas Baking Post-a-Thon Day 19: Gingerbread Cookies (with coupons!)

My mom is the only one in our family who loves gingerbread cookies, but I love making them and watching her enjoy them.  These cookies are so adorable when decorated just slightly like in the picture I found to accompany my recipe. I hope you enjoy! DAY 19: GINGERBREAD COOKIES … Continue reading

Christmas Baking Post-a-Thon Day 20: Buckeyes (with coupons!)

Ok, you know that Song by the Beach Boys that goes, “You gotta be true to your school”? Well I live in Ohio and I did go to Ohio State University (GO BUCKEYES!).  Also the best flavor combination EVER is chocolate and peanut butter (am I right??) 🙂 You don’t … Continue reading

Christmas Baking Post-a-Thon Day 21: Peppermint Meringue Cookies (with coupons!)

DAY 21: PEPPERMINT MERINGUE COOKIES How festive are these cute cookies? When I saw them at In Katrina’s Kitchen, I knew they would be perfect for this blog series. Another benefit is that they are GLUTEN FREE! 🙂 Here it is: 3 egg whites, room temperature 1 teaspoon lemon juice … Continue reading

Christmas Baking Post-a-Thon Day 22: Chocolate Almond Truffles (with coupons!)

DAY 22:  Chocolate Almond Truffles I found this recipe over at Shugary Sweets.  These candies have a rich chocolate almond center, surrounded by crunchy almonds then dipped for a crunchy white chocolate coating.  Don’t they just scream CHRISTMAS treats? 🙂               (Recipe and picture … Continue reading

Christmas Baking Post-a-Thon Day 23: Potato Candy (with coupons!)

Day 23:  Potato Candy Potato Candy.  I bet I’ve made this every single Christmas since I was old enough to boil a potato by myself 🙂  It’s a tradition that I make this every year for my mom.  When my dad and grandma were both alive, I made it for … Continue reading

Christmas Baking Post-a-Thon Day 24: Chocolate Crackle Cookies (with coupons!)

Oops! With all the Black Friday and Cyber Monday whoopdidoo, I got behind with this blog series. I’m posting a few tonight to get me back on track. I hope you find the recipes and coupons that go with them useful and yummy 🙂 Day 24:  Chocolate Crackle Cookies Oh … Continue reading

Christmas Baking Post-a-Thon Day 25: Peanut Blossom Cookies (with coupons!)

Day 25:  Peanut Blossom Cookies Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter or shortening, room temperature 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, room temperature 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup firmly-packed brown sugar 1 egg 1 tablespoon milk 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 … Continue reading

Christmas Baking Post-a-Thon Day 26: Chocolate Melting Snowman Cookies

DAY 26: Chocolate Melting Snowman Cookies 1/2 cup  shortening 1/2 cup  peanut butter 1/2 cup  granulated sugar 1/2 cup  packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon  baking powder 1/4 teaspoon  salt 1/8 teaspoon  baking soda 1 egg 3 tablespoons  milk 1/2 teaspoon  vanilla 1/4 cup  unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2 cups  all-purpose flour 1 pound  vanilla-flavored candy coating, coarsely chopped 20 bite-size chocolate-covered peanut butter cups, … Continue reading

Christmas Baking Post-a-Thon Day 27: Christmas Morning Cheese Danish

Day 27: Christmas Morning Cheese Danish Ingredients: 2 cans ready to use refrigerated crescent rolls 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 egg 1 egg white Glaze: 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 Tablespoons milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Method: Preheat oven to 350* degrees … Continue reading