Deliciously Easy Recipes
These homemade frosted shortbread cookies with holiday icing are perfect sweet and buttery baked treats for Christmas.
These delicious cookies will make a nice addition to your holiday cookie recipe collection. Buttery shortbread, a classic, simple royal icing, another classic, and some simple Christmas decorations. Easy, quick, festive sugar cookies your family and guests will absolutely love.
View postThis simple & elegant 2020 Free Printable Calendar is perfect for keeping all your activities & events at your fingertips. Available in 3 different styles!
Hello there my friends! If you know me, then you know that life is CRAZY FULL around here. Because of that, I can’t live without a calendar. But not just one calendar. I have my regular Google calendar that I reference on my phone and laptop constantly.
But we also have a joke in this house that if it isn’t on the paper calendar, it isn’t happening. So each year I create a new printable calendar to keep everything I need right in front of me so I don’t miss a thing.
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Loaded with chocolate chunks, Chewy RITZ Cracker Oatmeal Cookies are the perfect blend of salty & sweet. Easy to make, perfect for holiday entertaining! This post is sponsored by RITZ Crackers, but all opinions are my own.
My friends, I have been on a cookie kick lately. You’ve probably noticed with all the cookies around here lately. But this is the season for it, isn’t it?
Seems we always have some sort of gathering going on & I need unique & delicious recipes to serve. No one wants the same ol’ party foods at every holiday party they attend. So I came up with these super soft & chewy RITZ Cracker Oatmeal Cookies that literally satisfy every cookie craving.
I’m a big fan of making elaborate and ornate desserts, especially around the holidays, but sometimes I need a simple recipe that’s still delicious, too, of course. That’s where this Christmas crack comes into play.
Who knew that simple salty crackers could be the base of one of the best holiday (or even year-round) desserts? Topped with sweet toffee and creamy chocolate, those crackers are transformed into holiday magic.
Make your holiday mornings delicious with this quick & easy Pressure Cooker Eggnog French Toast. Perfectly paired with a cozy cup of coffee to start your day.
This post was sponsored by Community Coffee Company. All opinions expressed in my post are my own.
How do you spend your mornings when you have friends & family in town this time of year? We always have the coffee maker brewing & I like to make some easy & delicious breakfast recipes.
Yummy butterscotch bread with pudding infused with vanilla and butterscotch flavors and a moist texture in every bite.
My family loved this delicious quick bread recipe, and I am myself a huge fan of easy recipes I can use for Christmas and throughout the year.
View postEasy Snowflake Fudge is a super easy winter fudge recipe made with just a handful of ingredients & 2 minutes in the microwave. This is sure to bring BIG smiles!
Are you a lover of fudge this time of year? My mom was the QUEEN of fudge & when it came to the holiday season we were making fudge ALL THE TIME. But she had this super cute recipe for Easy Snowflake Fudge that is perfect for the big & little ones alike.
No-Bake Chocolate Haystacks are a classic holiday treat. They are easy to make with just 4 ingredients, PLUS they keep well when included in care packages.
Do you love easy treats? I definitely do, especially this time of year. When I am tight on time I always pull from grandma’s ol’ cookbook & make something nostalgic like these No-Bake Chocolate Haystacks.
Be sure to check out our classic Buckeyes recipe too!
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Looking for a cute and clever holiday gift idea? This time of year we are all strapped for time & money. But the gift list seems never-ending. Why not pick up something that everyone can really appreciate?
This post was sponsored by ID Lottery. All opinions are my own.
Your friends and family will love this Grinch Charcuterie Board. It’s a cute and festive way to serve snacks at your next holiday party.
Whipping up a Grinch Charcuterie Board is an absolutely delightful way to sprinkle some festive cheer into your holiday season. I’m always looking for new ways to bring a festive touch to my holiday get-togethers.
This imaginative and vibrant board is not just a treat for the taste buds but also a visual feast, sure to capture the hearts of both kids and adults alike.
View postSanta’s Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies, an easy-to-make chocolate chip cookie recipe that brings smiles to young & old. The perfect recipe for Christmas Eve!
For as long as I can remember we have spent Christmas Eve baking goodies. The thought is always that we need to leave goodies out for Santa. The only thing is, we haven’t done the Santa thing in our house in SOOOOO many years.
View postWith just 6 simple ingredients, this is by far the Easiest Snowball Cookies recipe ever. Perfect for all your cookie platter gifts for friends & neighbors.
Do you have certain treats that you automatically think of when the holiday season comes around? For me, snowball cookies were always on the cookie platter at every holiday event.
So it only makes sense for me to want to whip some up as soon as the weather starts getting chilly.
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These pillowy soft Lofthouse Sugar Cookies are what sugar cookie dreams are made of. Easy to make & oh so sweet & delicious! You’ll love these cookies!
Have you ever bought those super soft sugar cookies from the bakery at the grocery store? You know, the ones that always have the cutest holiday frosting & sprinkles on top? What if I told you that you could make those same cookies right in the comfort of your own home? Check these out!
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These super soft & chewy Rudolph Gingerbread Cookies are the perfect addition to your holiday celebrations & are sure to bring BIG smiles from everyone!
There are a handful of flavors that are syonamouns with the holiday season. For me – gingerbread is on that list. So I had to share with you my little spin on the traditional gingerbread cookie recipe.
Love the classic holiday flavor of eggnog? Then you’ll love these quick & easy Eggnog Cookies. These soft & chewy cookies are a MUST-MAKE for the holidays!
Calling all eggnog lovers! Do I have your attention? If you love the flavor of eggnog this time of year, then I know you will love these super easy to make eggnog cookies.
No-Bake Peppermint Cheesecake with a chocolate cookie crust, crushed candy canes & finely grated dark chocolate is perfect for the busy holiday season. Such an easy & delicious dessert that everyone loves!
My friends, I’m in love with quick & easy dessert recipes. This time of year is already so hectic & my list of recipes to make is so long that I love it when I can make something delicious & I don’t have to spend a ton of time in the kitchen.
Fortunately, my grandmother was all about the easy recipes too & I happen to have her old cookbook. I remember as a kid that it seemed she made the best desserts. I knew she slaved away in the kitchen making meals for us all. But now I know that it was only because she was cooking for an army & never asked for any help in there.
View postYou’ll love these chocolate Mini Bundt Cakes decorated with sweet peppermint icing. They are easily customizable for any occasion.
Today, I’m excited to share a recipe that’s as charming as it is delicious – Mini Bundt Cakes. Imagine cute little cakes, each a perfect portion size, with a rich chocolate and peppermint flavor that’s simply irresistible.
These mini bundt cakes are not just adorable; they’re a fantastic way to bring elegance and fun to any gathering. Whether it’s a cozy family dinner or a special celebration, these delightful treats are sure to impress and satisfy every sweet tooth.
View postMake your Christmas super sweet with these Easy Homemade Gum Drops. They are the perfect treat for friends & family throughout the holiday season.
When I think of Christmas one of the things that immediately comes to mind is gumdrops. I grew up enjoying these sugary little gems all season long. So, of course, I had to break out grandma’s recipe & make some of my own.
View postM&M Christmas Cookie Bars are an easy to make holiday dessert! Super soft & chewy goodies that only need 4 ingredients. Perfect for the busy holiday season.
My friends, do you love holiday M&M’s? I’m completely obsesessed. I get so excited when with each & every season & the new holiday colors are available.
These Easy Party Snack Ideas are perfect no matter the season or occasion. If you are hosting a gathering, you don’t want to miss this AWESOME list!
Do you host a lot of gatherings? Seems we always have some reason to make a huge party spread around here. It doesn’t matter what time of year it is, there is always something going on & we are celebrating in some way.
Over the years I have found some easy ways to make entertaining simple & keep the prep time to a minimum. So I thought I would share with you some of my favorite Easy Party Snack Ideas so your parties can be stress-free.
These decadent Chocolate Sandwich Cookies are sweet chocolate cookies filled with a creamy sweet chocolate filling.
Are you ready to dive into a recipe that’s sure to become a new favorite in your kitchen? Today, we’re talking about Chocolate Sandwich Cookies – a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of chocolate with a creamy, dreamy filling.
Picture this: two chewy chocolate wafers encasing a smooth, buttery filling, just waiting to be devoured with a cold glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage.
View postSugar Cookie Truffles are the perfect no-bake holiday treat. With only 4-ingredients, this easy dessert is perfect for parties, food gifts & more!
As if the truffle or sugar cookie weren’t delicious enough by themselves, we have upped the ante by 10 fold here my friends! For many years we have been working at finding new ways of putting a spin on the traditional sugar cookie.
But imagine biting into a delicious, soft sugar cookie and next thing you know a truffle has blended its deliciousness with your sugar cookie!
Easy 4-ingredient chocolate chip cookies recipe to make a big batch of warm chewy thick cookies loaded with chocolate goodness.
If there is a staple cookie in my world it has to be chocolate chip cookies. And why complicate things, when they can be made in under 30 minutes and with just a few simple ingredients?
View postChristmas M&M Sprinkle Cookies are super thick & chewy holiday cookie recipe. Packed full of Christmas sprinkles & holiday M&M’s, so perfect for St. Nick.
Who loves a good cookie this time of year? I am on a cookie kick this holiday season & these Christmas M&M Sprinkle Cookies are totally fixing my craving right now.
This Turkey Pot Pie with Biscuits is the perfect comfort food dinner to use up all those holiday leftovers. Simple, easy, and delicious!
When the holiday cheer is in the rearview, and you’re left with a fridge full of Thanksgiving leftovers, there’s no dish more inviting than a homemade Turkey Pot Pie crowned with buttery biscuits.
Imagine the creamy filling, brimming with tender turkey and sweet veggies, all snug beneath a layer of golden-brown biscuits that are just waiting to be pulled apart and savored. Let’s dive into making this heartwarming classic together!
View postThis no-chill Hot Chocolate Cookie Recipe is easy to make and perfect for pairing with a cup of hot cocoa on a chilly winter day.
Just when you thought hot chocolate couldn’t get any cozier, we’ve turned everyone’s favorite winter drink into a delectable treat: the Hot Chocolate Cookie.
You’ll love these chewy cookies with the rich taste of hot cocoa, studded with melty chocolate chips, and topped with gooey marshmallow bits. It’s like sipping your favorite cup of hot chocolate but in cookie form!
View postIf you’re an entrepreneur you know how hard work & travel can get. Check out these Must-Have Office & Travel Essentials to help you unwind after a long day.
Do you run your own business? I do. In fact, I have not only this site, but my husband & I own another business together as well. This really keeps me on my toes & completely exhausted all at the same time.
There is always so much to do & remember. The days in the office or studio are long. When the other business is running fast during our peak season, it seems we spend most of our time at the shop, juggling the two businesses. That is, when we aren’t traveling.
Easy Chocolate Sugar Cookies are super soft & chewy. Delicious when frosted for the holidays but so good you can enjoy them without any decorating too.
Who loves a good sugar cookie? I sure do, especially when they are bakery-style & so buttery too. But what about chocolate sugar cookies? Now that is a whole new kind of obsession my friends!
If you love eggnog, then this Eggnog French Toast is sure to be a favorite breakfast for holiday mornings. The addition of rum extract gives it great flavor while keeping it “kid-friendly” too.
How could you make French Toast any better? Add eggnog! We started doing this a few years back & now reserve this amazing treat for special occasions & holidays.
The eggnog brings forth an explosion of flavors which will have the family going back for more. We have some pretty picky eaters in the house who didn’t happen to be too fond of eggnog. That is, until this recipe!
Holiday Party Punch is a delicious holiday party drink packed with cranberry, pineapple & lemon. Keep it “kid-friendly” or spike with rum or vodka for adult parties.
Have you ever enjoyed some party punch? Whether you have had the kid version or the adult version, there is something so special about a big beautiful bowl or pitcher of this perfect-looking beverage.
I remember growing up I was always hanging out by the punch bowl. I think it was because I only got punch during the holiday season, which made it all the more special.
View postEggnog Cinnamon Rolls coated in cinnamon & sugar, sprinkled with nutmeg & topped with an eggnog glaze. The perfect breakfast for holiday guests!
Are you ready for the holidays? The season sure seemed to come so quickly. I’m sure I say that every year, but man this one sure snuck up on me.
Knowing that this time of year is so hectic, I like to have a few plans in place to keep life a little more manageable around here. With so much to cross off the to-do list, it is always nice to find little ways to make things a bit easier.
