Category Archives: Christmas

Christmas Tree Cinnamon Roll

Christmas to me is all about the traditions. What you eat, what you wear, and what you do are all a big part of making memories during the holiday season. Growing up, one of my favorite traditions involves going to … Continue reading

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Chewy Gingerbread Cookies

I’m normally not a fan of gingerbread cookies, as I usually stick to sugar cookies slathered in thick buttercream. However, this recipe has completely converted me to a gingerbread lover. The original title of this recipe was actually “World’s Best Gingerbread … Continue reading

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Oreo Cheesecake Bites

Cheesecake is probably my most favorite dessert to make, and of course to eat. The only “problem” with cheesecake is that it is so rich and filling, even a small slice leaves me full. The best solution? Make cheesecake bites! By … Continue reading

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Peppermint Popcorn Crunch

Popcorn seems to be the “it” thing to make this year, as I’ve been seeing flavored popcorn recipes pop up all over the internet lately. I love the combination of sweet and salty, and popcorn offers something different from the usual chocolate … Continue reading

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Ugly Christmas Sweater Party 2011

Why yes, that is a wooden cat on my lap. It’s a long story… Some people say that ugly Christmas sweater parties are overdone and outdated, but in my opinion, nothing gets you more into the Christmas spirit than a … Continue reading

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Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies

Everyone has their favorite Christmas cookies that they make year after year. For many people, peanut butter blossoms are at the top of that list. Are you looking to shake up the routine a bit? You can get the same taste … Continue reading

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Holiday Caramel Popcorn

Growing up, I used to love when my parents got one of those popcorn tins for Christmas. You know what I’m talking about, the tins with the three different kinds of popcorn, usually caramel, cheddar and butter flavors. My siblings … Continue reading

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Oatmeal M&M Cookies

Christmas is the time to show-off in the kitchen. Extravagant roasts, intricately detailed sugar cookies, and delicately made truffles emerge from kitchen and land on the dining room table every year, with the hopes of leaving dinner guests speechless. While … Continue reading

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Christmas Cookie Roundup 2011

Can you believe another Christmas season is upon us? Around our house, Christmas is in full swing. We chopped down our tree yesterday (my husband’s first live tree…ever!) and finished putting up the rest of our decorations. I am about … Continue reading

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Cranberry White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

I am a huge fan of white chocolate, and will gladly choose white chocolate over milk or dark chocolate any day. Therefore, when I received this recipe as part of a recipe swap that I participated in, I knew I would … Continue reading

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