The scent of gingerbread always feels like Christmas to me. It’s cozy, familiar, and reminds me of every cookie tray I’ve ever made for the holidays. These gingerbread truffles have that same warm spice and homemade flavor, only without the oven. They’re simple to make, creamy, and a little too easy to keep popping in…
A while back, I saw someone on Pinterest make Christmas crack using Ritz crackers instead of saltines. I had to try it. I’ve made the saltine version for years, but the idea of that buttery Ritz flavor with toffee and chocolate sounded too good to pass up. I’m so glad I did. This Ritz cracker…
How to Make Christmas Chocolate Covered Graham Crackers Every Christmas plays out a little differently. Someone shows up early, another stays longer, and sometimes it ends up being quieter than I expected. When you are juggling grown kids and extended family, you learn to stay flexible. We take it as it comes, whoever makes it…
This is not your grandma’s crisp, but it might be your new fall favorite. Imagine a silky, spiced pumpkin mousse layered with crunchy oven-toasted gingersnap granola. This pumpkin crisp has all the cozy fall flavors with just five minutes of oven time. It’s creamy. It’s crunchy. It’s cold and cozy at the same time. And…
A Cozy Fall Treat When the leaves start to turn and the mornings get crisp, nothing beats the smell of pumpkin bread baking in the oven. This Pumpkin Sour Cream Bread is soft, tender, and spiced just right, with a rich sour cream glaze that makes each slice feel extra special. It’s the kind of…
Gingerbread is my favorite flavor for the Winter, and more so for the Christmas holiday season. These homemade gingerbread scones, are full of the traditional taste of gingerbread and make a subtly sweet Christmas morning treat, or an easy to bring dish for holiday brunches. Gingerbread Scones Recipe Don’t let the long list of…
Panettone muffins are a twist on the traditional Italian panettone bread and a great alternative for making at home. If you love citrus flavors this recipe will become an annual favorite and for very good reasons. The texture of the muffin is soft and tender, with the added texture of soaked dried fruit. These muffins…
Homemade Christmas candy evokes memories of previous Christmases, sampling sweet Christmas treats while hanging around a table, and enjoying the cozy feeling much more than the Christmas puzzle Mom insists on doing every year. I reached out to fellow bloggers and gathered my favorite easy-to-make Christmas candies to share with you. Whether you want to…
