Champagne Day – New Year’s Eve

Champagne Day – New Year’s Eve

What do you do with your leftover champagne? This post was my mother’s suggestion. The concept of leftover champagne is foreign to me but I understand it does happen. There are plenty of delicious recipes to make use of your leftover bubbly. These Leftover Champagne 

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.

Scotch Cakes – 24 Days of Cookies

Scotch Cakes – 24 Days of Cookies

This rich buttery cookie is a family recipe from my Great Grandmother Susie. My Dad traditionally makes these every year. The recipe does not actually provide a baking temperature or a baking time. I had to make an educated guess. They turned out perfectly. I