cookies

Glazed Cinnamon Sugar Palmiers

Glazed Cinnamon Sugar Palmiers It takes only a few minutes of prep and a few ingredients to make these fancy French cookies.  This is one of those absolutely glorious recipes that looks difficult– people will rave.  They will think you slaved over it.  Little will they know that you simply unthawed some puff pastry, brushed… Continue reading Glazed Cinnamon Sugar Palmiers

Biscuits / Muffins / Scones · Breakfast

Cinnamon Brown Sugar Croissants

Cinnamon Brown Sugar Croissants I’m always looking for delicious and easy things to do with Pillsbury Crescent Rolls.  It’s always worth it, if you have the time, to make dough for things like cinnamon rolls and bread from scratch, in my opinion.  But some days, you just need something delicious and easy that you can… Continue reading Cinnamon Brown Sugar Croissants

chocolate · Drinks

Hot Chocolate with Frozen Homemade Whipped Cream

Hot chocolate with frozen homemade whipped cream Fact:  I am a whipped cream snob.  I do not EVER buy whipped cream out of a can.  I have a Kitchenaid mixer, and I know how to use it.  So why would I consume subpar whipped cream?  Making your own is the same price, and soooo much… Continue reading Hot Chocolate with Frozen Homemade Whipped Cream

Breakfast

Homemade Pop Tarts

Homemade Pop Tarts I learned something new today.  Homemade pop tarts kick the ass of any pop tart you can find in the store.  I found this recipe on Bakemore, and it is amazing. If you use store bought refrigerated pie crust, this recipe is super easy.  If you make your own pie crust, it… Continue reading Homemade Pop Tarts

christmas · cookies

Holiday Spritz Cookies

Spritz Cookies This is hands down, the BEST spritz cookie recipe ever.  Better than anything you’ll find on the box of your cookie press, trust me.  Follow the directions exactly, and this dough will glide right through your cookie press to absolute cookie perfection. This is my Aunt Susan’s recipe, and I have been eating… Continue reading Holiday Spritz Cookies

christmas · Desserts

Eggnog Fudge

Eggnog Fudge I found this recipe on Framed Cooks, and I immediately bookmarked it for later.  I am a big fan of fudge, but I’m more a fan of the milk or semi-sweet chocolate variety.  I also love eggnog, but seldom drink much of it because it is so thick and rich.  This fudge is… Continue reading Eggnog Fudge

Breakfast

Cream Cheese Breakfast Danish

Homemade Cream Cheese Danish Confession: I’m not usually a fan of Danishes.  That said, I am six months pregnant, and while standing in Starbucks yesterday afternoon, I was overcome with desire for a cheese danish.  I have no idea why.  It just looked so delicious, but I couldn’t bring myself to pay almost $2.00 for… Continue reading Cream Cheese Breakfast Danish