I've been making Toffee Bars for Christmas for 36 years. I've been eating them for as long as I can remember. Probably since I was dinky and able to eat solid foods. My mother made them every year for Christmas. It was and still is a family tradition. Toffee Bars are easy to make and oh so good! ... continue reading...
Mini Cheesecakes
We love this Mini Cheesecakes recipe! Our boys do too. They eat them like cookies. They're perfect for parties and the fresh berries add an elegant touch and taste! Cheese Cake: 3 - 8 ounce packages of softened cream cheese (do not use low or non fat) 1 cup white sugar 5 eggs 1/2 teaspoon real vanilla Topping: 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon ... continue reading...
Sugar Cookies
Tis the season for baking! This includes cookies and baked goods to enjoy and share as gifts. One of our traditions is baking and decorating Sugar Cookies. ¾ of a cup organic butter ¾ of a cup shortening 2 cups organic granulated sugar 4 organic eggs 1 teaspoon organic pure vanilla 1 teaspoon organic lemon flavoring 2 teaspoons aluminum free baking powder 2 ... continue reading...
In the Kitchen – Jam Thumbprint Cookies
Jam thumbprint Cookies This is the first year I've made these cookies. I don't care for coconut but I really do like these cookies. ¾ pound (3 sticks) butter at room temperature 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3 ½ cups flour ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash 7 ounces sweetened flaked coconut Raspberry and/or apricot ... continue reading...