Cherry Almond Pound Cake

Cherry Almond Pound Cake

February is National Cherry Month. I could not let the month end without making something with cherries. I would like to make my mother’s cherry pie but it is impossible to find fresh cherries in any store at this time of the year. My mother’s 

Rich Chocolate Cake with Fudge Frosting

Rich Chocolate Cake with Fudge Frosting

National Chocolate Cake Day is January 27th. This easy chocolate cake uses a cake mix with some extra ingredients. The pudding and sour cream make the cake a little denser and very moist. The coffee enhances the chocolate flavor and makes the end result taste 

Chocolate Crinkles – 24 Days of Cookies

Chocolate Crinkles – 24 Days of Cookies

These Chocolate Crinkles are rich and chocolatey perfection. I confess I have never made crinkle cookies before. These came about when I asked a friend what types of cookies his mother made for Christmas. He mentioned these so I tried a batch for him. They 

Rice Krispie Treats – 24 Days of Cookies

Rice Krispie Treats – 24 Days of Cookies

Rice Krispie Treats are a favorite in our house. My daughter actually makes them better than I do and I am pretty sure she does not follow a recipe. She puts hers in a smaller pan so they are very thick. The recipe below is 

Rainbow Cookies – 24 Days of Christmas

Rainbow Cookies – 24 Days of Christmas

These cookies are not for the baking novice. They are easily the most time consuming cookies I make. However they are spectacular and taste amazing. Make sure you crumble the almond paste as finely as possible, it will melt into the dough but you don’t 

Santa Cookies – 24 Days of Cookies

Santa Cookies – 24 Days of Cookies

These cookies always look so festive. The red and green M&Ms and Christmas sprinkles make them favorites with the kids. They are simple to make but only make about 2 dozen. They are the perfect cookie to leave out for Santa.