Caramel Crispix Snack Mix Halloween is just a few short weeks away, and if the 24/7 Christmas movies on TV are any indication, the holidays are going to be here sooner rather than later. One of my favorite things to make this time of year in anticipation of family, friends, and festivities is this Caramel…
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Toffee Pumpkin Cupcakes
Toffee Pumpkin Cupcakes Pumpkin is one of my favorite flavors of fall. I use it in everything. Pies, bars, breads, and even in homemade noodles. Thankfully, last year my garden produced an epic amount of heirloom pumpkins that I roasted, pureed, and then froze so I can make pumpkin recipes all year long. Including these…
S’mores Brownies
S’mores Brownies A quintessential part of almost everyone’s summer is making s’mores over an open campfire. But if you’re like me, sometimes you want all the parts you love about s’mores, without the mess. Or the heat- because good Lord- it’s been mighty HOT around here lately. So skip venturing outdoors, and make these S’mores…
Eileen’s Double Lemon Cookies
Last month, my best friend and I needed a little impromptu getaway. It was far from fancy, just a quick trip to the “city” where we killed some time ordering coffee, shopping at Target, and lunch. Before leaving town though, Bree suggested we swing into the local cookie store for our dessert, insisting that I…
Nutter Butter Cookies
Nutter Butter Cookies In my opinion, peanut butter cookies are highly underrated. Chocolate chip always seems to rule the world, but that’s just because the world hasn’t met these Nutter Butter Cookies.
Homemade Old-Fashioned Caramels
Homemade Old-Fashioned Caramels When the calendar flips into December, it never fails, I start thinking about all the sweet treats and Christmas cookies that can be made for the holiday season. For a number of years now, my church has been doing a cookie and candy exchange. I usually try to bring something new each…