Christmas Baking Post-a-Thon Day 16: Million Dollar Fudge (with coupons!)

Ok, this one is a personal recipe. My mom makes this fudge every Christmas and it’s a family tradition for her to make it . I think you’ll enjoy it πŸ™‚ DAY 16: MILLION DOLLAR FUDGE Mom’s Chocolate Million Dollar Fudge   4 1/2 cups sugar 14 ounces evaporated milk … Continue reading

Christmas Baking Post-a-Thon Day 17: Christmas Mice (with coupons!)

DAY 17: CHRISTMAS MICE These little guys are SO cute! Ok, so this isn’t actually “baking”, but who’s keeping track of specifics, huh? πŸ™‚ Β The only thing I’d change with these cuties is to somehow give them a little smile or some kind of mouth expression πŸ™‚ So here’s how … Continue reading

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. Β 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!). Β Also the best flavor combination EVER is chocolate and peanut butter (am I right??) πŸ™‚ 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! πŸ™‚ 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: Β Chocolate Almond Truffles I found this recipe over at Shugary Sweets. Β These candies have a rich chocolate almond center, surrounded by crunchy almonds then dipped for a crunchy white chocolate coating. Β Don’t they just scream CHRISTMAS treats? πŸ™‚               (Recipe and picture … Continue reading

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

Day 23: Β Potato Candy Potato Candy. Β I bet I’ve made this every single Christmas since I was old enough to boil a potato by myself πŸ™‚ Β It’s a tradition that I make this every year for my mom. Β 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 πŸ™‚ Day 24: Β Chocolate Crackle Cookies Oh … Continue reading

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

Day 25: Β 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 1Β egg 1 tablespoon milk 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 3/4 cups all-purposeΒ flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 … Continue reading