Tag Archives: Christmas Baking

On the Twelfth Day of Christmas … Baklava

What in the world is Baklava, you ask? That is easy it is an absolutely heavenly dessert made of phyllo dough, nuts and a honey syrup. My husband and I fell in love with Baklava when we visited a Greek … Continue reading

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On the Eleventh Day of Christmas … Butter Toffee

My favorite candy bar is the Heath Bar – I just love the toffee center and the chocolatey exterior, so when I found this recipe I just couldn’t resist. I also thought my family would love getting it in their … Continue reading

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On the Tenth Day of Christmas … Snickerdoodle Cookies

Who doesn’t like snickerdoodles? I am thinking most everyone must like snickerdoodles, because everywhere I look there is snickerdoodle this and snickerdoodle that. I know for a fact it is my daddy’s favorite cookie, which is why I am making … Continue reading

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On the Ninth Day of Christmas … Peanut Butter Truffles

I cannot believe how time is flying this Christmas season. The neighborhood kids are on Christmas break, not my son though, he spent last week figuring out how to not do his schoolwork so now he is in school while … Continue reading

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On the Sixth Day of Christmas … Chocolate Covered Pretzels

Funny question … how many of you like Girl Scout’s Thin Mint Cookies? I do!! So you can imagine my surprise when I dipped a pretzel in some dark mint chocolate. It tasted very similar to a Thin Mint with … Continue reading

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On The Fifth Day of Christmas – White Chocolate Popcorn

Yes… I said White Chocolate Popcorn. Before baby, I was a popcorn addict and had been for many, many years. There were days that popcorn is all I would eat for lunch, and I was perfectly happy with that. But … Continue reading

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On The Third Day of Christmas … Peppermint Bark

Peppermint, peppermint, peppermint. I love peppermint. When I was pregnant with my daughter I taught 3rd grade and all of my students knew my affinity for peppermint, so at Christmas I received all things peppermint. I was ecstatic. I still … Continue reading

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