We saw this recipe a few times on social media and decided to give it a try….
❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
We saw this recipe on social media and decided to give it a try because we love KitKat Bars! When we tried them the first time, I didn’t feel like they tasted anything like them… but after they were in the refrigerator longer and had time to really settle, I did feel like it was similar. Either way we all agreed these were absolutely delicious! The taste is great and I really felt they were even better the next day!
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SWAPS
We don’t really recommend any swaps in this recipe, but we do think the longer they are in the refrigerator, the better. Once they have chilled for a bit, you can set them out so they are easier to cut.
⭐TIP
We didn’t slice these as thin as a KitKat, because it really just didn’t work that well, so we cut them a little wider. No matter how you slice them, they are delicious!
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These are easy to make and are similar to KitKat Bars but I wouldn’t say they are just like them.. but they are very good!
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Cook Time 5 minutesmins
5 hourshrs
Total Time 5 hourshrs20 minutesmins
Course candy, Dessert
Cuisine American
1 1/4cupbrown sugar
1/4white granulated sugar
1cupbutter
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1/2cupmilk
1/8teaspoonof salt
1 1/2cupsof semi-sweet chocolate chips
2teaspoonsof shortening
2cupsof Graham Cracker Crumbshoney not cinnamon
90Club Crackersrectangular butter crackers
In a 9X13 pan, place 30 crackers in the bottom in a single layer.
In a saucepan on the stove, combine butter, brown sugar and white sugar on stirring often on medium heat until it comes to a simmer, add in milk, vanilla and salt and stir until well combined. Next remove from heat and stir in graham cracker crumbs.
Pour half of the sugar mixture over the crackers, next layer with 30 more crackers and pour remaining mixture and top with remaining crackers.
Melt chocolate chips with shortening in the microwave, 30 seconds at at time, stirring each time, until pourable. Pour over the crackers and try to spread so the chocolate is even.
Refrigerate for 4-5 hours or even overnight.
Cut and enjoy.
One box of club crackers (13.7 ounce) had enough to make this recipe.
This Pistachio Bread is so easy to make and has a wonderful flavor! Perfect for any occasion!
❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
We have always been big fans of pistachios! So this was a great choice and it’s made with a cake mix so it’s different but great and comes together quickly. This recipe makes 2 loaves of bread so it’s perfect to make for a gathering or to simply give your friends or family a delicious loaf of bread.
SWAPS
I haven’t tried it, but I am sure you could use a white cake mix in this recipe. If you don’t want to add the glaze to the top, you can leave it off. We used full-fat sour cream, but you could probably use low-fat. I have not tried replacing the sour cream with Greek Yogurt, but it may work.
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This Pistachio Bread is made with a cake mix and makes 2 loaves. It’s so easy and absolutely delicious! Great for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Cook Time 45 minutesmins
Total Time 1 hourhr
Course bread, Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
113.25-ounce box yellow cake mix
23.4-ounce boxes instant pistachio pudding mix
4eggs
¼cupolive oilcan use vegetable oil
2tablespoonsof water
1cupsour cream
2tablespoonssugar
1teaspooncinnamon
½-1cupchopped pistachios
Glaze:
1cuppowdered sugar
1teaspoonvanilla extract
Milkas needed
Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, add the cake mix, pudding mix, oil, eggs, water, and sour cream until well combined.
Gently stir in the pistachios (leaving some back to sprinkle on top) In a separate small bowl, stir together the sugar and cinnamon.
Grease two regular-size loaf pans (9X5) and sprinkle the sugar mixture evenly on the bottom and sides.
Pour half the batter into each pan, smoothing the top. Sprinkle remaining pistachios on top.
Bake for about 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the loaves cool completely before adding the glaze.
To make the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar and vanilla. Add milk one tablespoon at a time until you reach the desired consistency. Drizzle over the cooled bread.
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This day doesn’t have to be extravagant; it can be very simple and filled with love. All of these delicious desserts will spoil your loved ones! We love baking something sweet for Valentine’s Day! Many people love a chocolate-covered strawberry, but a great chocolate cake goes a long way!
Chocolate Desserts for Valentine’s Day
We love chocolate, and you will find many chocolate recipes on our website, but we decided to pull out a few that will work perfectly for February 14th!
Chocolate Cherry Cake
This cake has wonderful reviews and it’s perfect for this special day! The combination of cherry and chocolate is a winner!
We all know that strawberries like to steal the show and pink is the color you see everywhere, so let add some delicious treats your loved ones will love!
Strawberry Whipped Cream Cake
This cake looks difficult but you would be shocked how easy it is and how delicious! It’s the perfect dessert!
We love a good cookie and they are perfect for Valentine’s Day. We don’t like to complicate it, these are some of our favorites! Including a few classic desserts that fit the occasion too!
Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies
These are our absolute favorite and they will melt in your mouth! They have great reviews and the best flavor.
If you love simple appetizers, these onion cheese puffs are easy and delicious!
❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
We are big fans of simple recipes, and this one is delicious! This recipe is only a few ingredients and tastes great. Its super versatile and you can easily switch up it up with other cheese, etc. This comes together in less than 20 minutes and is a wonderful appetizer. The French bread with the creamy onion mixture is a great combination.
SWAPS
We make this with the parmesan cheese that comes in the green jar, old school like what you would put on a pizza! It really adds great taste to this, but you could always use fresh. I think you could switch it up with different cheese too.
⭐TIP
I think these are great fresh out of the oven but they were good reheated in the oven the next day too.
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These Onion Rings are a keeper! Perfect for an appetizer or a side to burgers, etc.
❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
We love easy recipes and we also love onions. My Aunt always said, “Onions are nature’s antibiotic,” and she loved to sauté onions and put them on a baked potato. We seem to always have onions in the house and on a snow day we gave these a try! We love the taste and can’t wait to make them again this summer with burgers!
SWAPS
If you can’t find vidalia onions you can use any sweet onions. You can use whatever cooking oil you like; we use canola in this recipe because it fries better.
⭐TIP
I use a large two-tined fork or tongs to dip the onions and to remove them from the skillet. I found this was the easiest way to get them out.
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These onion rings will quickly become a favorite! Made with buttermilk and bread crumbs and the taste is wonderful.
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Cook Time 15 minutesmins
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
2sweet Vidalia onionspeeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
1cupall-purpose flour
1teaspoonbaking soda
1teaspoonsalt
1cupbuttermilkcould use regular milk
1egg
3/4cupplain Panko bread crumbs
Oil for fryingI use canola
Extra salt for cooked onion rings
You will need 3 medium sized bowls. Whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt in one. Whisk the buttermilk and egg in the second bowl and the bread crumbs go in the third.
Add about 3/4 cup of oil to a skillet. Oil should be deep enough to float onion rings. I like to use canola when frying because it makes a crispier crust. Dip each onion ring in the flour, then milk and bread crumbs last.
Drop in hot oil and fry on each side about 30 seconds. Drain on paper towels.
Sprinkle with salt to taste while hot.
Makes about 2 dozen onion rings depending on the size of your onions and thickness of your onion rings.
If you can’t find Vidalia onions, any sweet onions will do. I use a large two tined fork or tongs to dip the onions and to remove them from the skillet.
If you are a big fan of English Muffins, this is the bread for you! It is absolutely delicious!
❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
We have always been big fans of our Homemade English Muffins and thought bread might be delicious. We were right, it is wonderful, especially toasted with butter and jelly. This recipe makes 2 loaves, but they don’t rise much, so honestly, it will be perfect for a family or give a loaf to your neighbor!
BEST TO ENJOY WITH
We love this bread toasted with butter and jelly, but I really feel like it would make a great French toast too. Also, you can use this to make a delicious egg sandwich; the bread has enough structure to hold up.
⭐TIP
Be sure to sprinkle the pan with cornmeal; this will help prevent sticking. You want it to come out of the pan easily.
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This English Muffin Bread is easy to make and tastes just like an English Muffin! Great toasted with butter and jelly.
Prep Time 1 hourhr15 minutesmins
Cook Time 30 minutesmins
Total Time 1 hourhr45 minutesmins
Course bread, Breakfast
Cuisine American
1/2cupwarm water
4 1/2teaspoonsactive dry yeast
1tablespoonwhite granulated sugar
5cupsall-purpose flour
1/4teaspoonbaking soda
1 1/2teaspoonscoarse salt
2 1/4cupswarm milk
Cornmeal for dusting pans
Spray or grease 2 (9×5) bread pans. Sprinkle cornmeal on bottom and sides of pans. In a bowl, combine the 1/2 cup of warm water with the yeast and sugar. Stir. Let sit for 10 minutes or until yeast begins to bubble.
In a mixing bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt. Add the yeast mixture and the warm milk and mix with a spoon until ingredients are incorporated and wet.
Divide ingredients with a spoon adding half the dough to each pan with the spoon. Spread dough out level in the pans. I use the back of a wooden spoon that has been dusted with flour. You can sprinkle the top of the dough with a little more cornmeal if you want.
Cover and put in a warm place to rise from 45 to 60 minutes. I heat my oven to 170 degrees, turn off the oven and cover my pans with a dish towel and put in oven to rise.
Dough should double in size or come to the top of the pans. It probably won’t rise above the sides.
Once dough rises, heat oven to 400 degrees and bake the bread for 25 to 30 minutes until brown on top.
Let cool for 10 minutes and remove from pans. Let cool completely before slicing.
Makes 2 loaves.
Bread is best toasted with your favorite jams and jellies.
This is a unique pie but it is delicious! If you love onions this is a dish you must make!
❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
We love a sweet Vidalia onion, and this pie really hits the spot. We use a homemade flaky pie crust, and it tastes wonderful. We love the combination of sharp cheddar with this pie! This is a great dish for Meatless Monday, or it can be a great side dish. Super versatile!
SWAPS
You can always use a store-bought crust if you want to! We love the homemade but totally understand if you want to save some time. We suggest the rollout kind by Pillsbury. We love the sharp cheddar, but if you want to switch up the cheese, you can. If you can’t find Vidalia onions, you can use any sweet onion.
⭐TIP
This pie needs time to set up and it also reheats well the next day. Perfect to make for a gathering an hour or so in advance. If you can’t find Vidalia onions, you can use any sweet onion.
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This Vidalia Onion Pie is a favorite.. if you love sweet onions definitely give this delicious dish a try!
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Cook Time 1 hourhr
Course Brunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
3tablespoonsbutter
5medium sized sweet Vidalia onions(peeled and thinly sliced and separated into rings)
3eggs
1cupevaporated milk
1/4teaspoondry mustard
1teaspoonflour
1/4teaspoonblack pepper
1/4teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspoonTabascooptional
1/2cupsharp cheddar cheesegrated
19 inch deep dish pie shell, (can use a bought pie shell or make your own)
Ingredients for homemade pie crust:
2cupsall-purpose flour
1teaspoonsalt
3/4cupCriscocold
3/4cupice watermore or less
Melt butter in skillet on top of stove. Add onions and cook on medium heat until translucent and starting to brown. I cook mine about 30 minutes stirring frequently. You can add a little more butter if needed.
Whisk together in a bowl the eggs, milk, dry mustard, salt, pepper, and Tabasco sauce. Once cooked, stir onions into the egg and milk mixture and pour into pie crust. You do not have to cook the pie crust first before adding the filling.
Sprinkle cheese on top. Bake in a preheated 425 degree oven for 20 minutes.
Reduce heat to 325 and bake another 20 minutes until brown on top and filling is set.
Cool to room temperature before cutting. Makes 1 deep dish pie.
Instructions for our homemade deep dish pie crust:
Combine flour with Crisco and cut the shortening into flour until resembles coarse crumbs. Add salt and ice water and mix with spoon until dough comes together in bowl to make a ball. Put in refrigerator uncovered for 30 minutes.
Remove and roll out on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick. Add to pie plate and trim edges to fit your plate. Crimp edges with fingers. Use a fork to prick bottom and sides of pie shell before adding filling.
Keeps 3 to 4 days refrigerated. Also the time to make this pie does not include the time to prepare the pie crust.
If you love hand pies, this is a great one to add to the list! Filled with hamburger, sausage and seasonings!
❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
We love hand pies and this one is a true winner! The flaky crust with the meat mixture just really goes together. We didn’t feel these needed to be dipped in anything but a little hot sauce is a great addition! You can also make the sauce in this recipe if you want to add one. It would go great!
SWAPS
You could switch out the ground beef for ground turkey if you needed to, but if you do I would add more seasonings to give the turkey a better flavor. You could also just use onion powder if you need instead of onions. We love to make this pie crust, but if you are short on time, you can always just buy a premade roll-out pie crust for a great shortcut.
⭐TIP
You can make the circle for the pies any size you like. Want a bigger hand pie, use a larger circle, want to make these more like an appetizer, use a smaller one!
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The crust and the meat mixture just really goes together. These can be a main dish or an appetizer.
Prep Time 30 minutesmins
Cook Time 30 minutesmins
Total Time 1 hourhr
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Ingredients for pie filling:
1/2poundground beef
1/2poundpork sausage
1/4cuponionschopped
1/4cupsweet green pepperchopped
1/4cupcelerychopped
1teaspoonminced garlic or 1 clove fresh garlicchopped
1teaspoonCajun seasoningI used our recipe
2teaspoonsflour
Dough Ingredients for making homemade pie crust:
2cupsall-purpose flour
2/3cupcold shorteningwe use Crisco
3/4cupice water
Egg Wash Ingredients
1egg
1tablespoonof milk
Combine beef, sausage, onions, green pepper, celery in a skillet on top of the stove. Sprinkle on garlic, Cajun seasoning and flour.
Brown all ingredients, remove skillet and let mixture cool.
Make your dough for pies using recipe below or you can use 2 store bought 9 inch pie crusts. Add a couple tablespoons of the meat mixture to each round of dough. Fold over and crimp together with a fork.
You can brush each pie with an egg wash but this is optional. Spray a baking sheet and bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes until brown.
Makes 8 to 10 pies depending on size you make them.
Pie Crust Instructions
Cut shortening into flour until resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice water into the flour mixture and stir together until you can form into a ball in the bowl. Refrigerate dough uncovered for 30 minutes. Remove and roll out to about 1/8 inch thick. Use a bowl, saucer or whatever you have to place on dough and cut out about 6 inch rounds.
You can fry these in oil about 3 minutes on each side with an oil temperature of 350 degrees. They can also be frozen before or after cooking.
Be sure and save these delicious beef and cheddar sliders. They are easy and great for any occasion!
❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
We have always been big fans of the Arby’s beef and cheddar! So we tried to recreate a slider version, while I won’t say.. it’s a match, it does have a pretty good flavor and we all enjoyed these. Plus they are pretty easy to make and that is always a win! These are a great addition to any gathering!
SWAPS
You can use any slider buns you like; we love that the Pepperidge Farm version is already sliced. Also, the dark red French Dressing can be found, but I think regular would work fine, but it will have a slightly different taste. The jar of cheddar cheese sauce, you want it to be the kind that you can pour.
⭐TIP
I found these were really great the day we made them and they also reheated well. The bottom of the bun can get a little soggy since these are loaded with lots of yummy stuff!
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If you love Beef and Cheddars… this is the slider for you! Loaded with cheese sauce and french dressing, these are a hit!
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Cook Time 25 minutesmins
Total Time 40 minutesmins
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
1lbof shaved roast beef deli meat
115-ounce jar of Cheddar Cheese sauce
1package of Pepperidge Farm slider buns
1cupdivided of dark red French dressing
2tablespoonsof melted butter
1tablespoonof dried minced onion
2teaspoonsof garlic powder
2teaspoonsof dried parsley
2teaspoonsof yellow mustard
Preheat oven to 350. Spray a 9X13 casserole dish with non-stick spray. Place the bottom half of the slider buns in the pan.
In a medium-sized bowl, add the shaved roast beef and half of the French dressing. Stir to coat the roast beef thoroughly. Spread the roast beef across the slider buns in the pan.
Drizzle the remaining French dressing over the meat. Then spread the cheese sauce over the beef. Place the top half of the buns back on the sliders.
Mix the seasonings, herbs, and mustard in the melted butter and brush the top of the sliders and down the sides.
Cover the pan with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for another 5 minutes, then serve.
Keyword Beef and Cheddar Sliders, Roast Beef Sliders
This is a very simple recipe that comes together quickly. Great to enjoy with friends and family during the holiday season!
❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
If you love oreo’s and you love simple recipes this is the one for you! It only has 4 ingredients and can be made in about 15 minutes. Then put it in the fridge and let it harden. We switched up this recipe by using almond bark because we love the center filling of an Oreo, and this tastes just like it!
SWAPS
We like to use almond or vanilla bark in this recipe because we love the taste. You can absolutely use white chocolate if you prefer. We also use milk chocolate since we like it better than dark, but you can use dark. We found that the thin oreos work best because they are flat like a cracker.
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We buy peppermint bits in the baking section of the grocery store during the holidays. You can easily just buy candy canes and crush them yourself.
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Only four ingredients and a recipe your friends and family will love. Grab the oreos and make this easy bark! Great for gifts during the holiday season.
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
1 hourhr
Total Time 1 hourhr15 minutesmins
Course candy, Dessert
Cuisine American
110 ounce package of Oreo Thins (35-40 cookies)
10ouncesAlmond/Vanilla Bark
110ounce bag milk chocolate melting wafers
1/2cuppeppermint bits
Line a 11X15 baking sheet with parchmant paper.
Place almond/vanilla bark in microwave safe dish and melt for 30 seconds at a time (removing to stir) until completely melted.
Dip each oreo end in the vanilla bark and place on the lined baking sheet. Placing each oreo close togeher in a line, until all oreos are dipped and lined on the sheet.
Pour the remaining almond/vanilla bark on top of the oreos and spread with spatula.
Melt the chocolate wafers in the microwave (same way as above) and drizzle over the oreos. Swirl and make it look however you like. I dropped a few spoonfuls and spread it with the edge of the spatula.
Next top with the peppermint bits and set in fridge for an hour to harden.
Cut bark into pieces with a knife and enjoy.
Store in air tight container. You can store in fridge if you like.
We love delicious treats during the Christmas season, and this list has something for everyone, from old-fashioned sugar cookies to simple 3-ingredient treats. When it’s time to spoil your friends and family with great goodies, this is the only recipe list you need. All the recipes on this list are perfect for homemade food gifts too!
These are tried and true classics and we have been making them for years. Some of these recipes has 100’s of comments so take some time and enjoy the reviews!
Easy Christmas Divinity– This is the microwave version! This recipe has 100’s of comments and it really does take the hard work out of this delicious candy. Surprise your friends and family with this classic.
Martha Washington Candy – These are a real treat and super simple to make! If you love chocolate-covered cherries, this is one you should make. They keep really well too!
Old Fashioned Potato Candy – This is a classic that has been around for a very long time. It has many different names and I have seen a few people say they make it without the potato.. but if you want the real deal.. ADD the potato!
Peppermint Fudge – Only a few ingredients and I promise you.. it’s fantastic! The flavor is amazing and even if you don’t love peppermint, you will love this fudge.
Old Fashioned Date Balls – This is probably one your Grandmother made and most people hear the word date.. and think they won’t like them… I assure you.. they are amazing! Make them.. and thank me later!
Southern Pecan Pralines – This is a recipe that many people love, melt-in-your-mouth pralines! It’s a classic for a reason! These make a great gift.
Only a Few Ingredients and No-Bake Desserts
When you are low on time this is the list you need! They are wonderful and delicious. Great for your coworkers or to set out on a dessert tray!
Christmas Crock Pot Candy – Only a few ingredients and you never have to turn on the stove! Grab some cupcake liners and you are ready to go. This one is great to make when you are busy in the kitchen baking, etc… cause the crock pot does the work!
Christmas Haystacks – these are only 3 ingredients and we love them. Many people make them butterstoch but we really love this combination and they look so good decorated! Try them, you will love them too.
Cool Whip Candy – No bake, and only 3 ingredients, and tastes just like Three Musketeers! It’s a true winner and one you will love. Delicious with coffee!
Peppermint Dipped Oreos – We love these because they are so easy but they taste amazing! We skipped the white chocolate and went with vanilla bark. It tastes just like the Oreo center! If you love this idea.. try these pretzels!
Crunchy Peanut Butter Balls – These are made with rice krispies and have the best taste! We love them cold, but they keep well and can be made way in advance.
No-Bake Avalanche Treats – These come together in about 10 minutes, and everyone loves them! You can add sprinkles to them to make them more festive.
Microwave Peanut Brittle – Yes.. you can make this in the microwave! So many great reviews on this recipe from the 1970’s!
Classic Christmas Cookies
It’s not the holiday season until we are in the kitchen baking some delicious Christmas Cookies! So many wonderful recipes to choose from. These are a few of our favorites.
Delicious Sugar Cookies – This is a recipe we have used forever and it’s always a hit. You can make these thin or thick, we do both and you can always make cream cheese frosting and add that or any icing you like.
Southern Pecan Cookies – These are easy to make and have such a wonderful flavor. If you like cookies that have a soft center, make these!
Tea Cakes – If you love shortbread cookies, add these to your list. My Grandmother made them all the time and they will keep for weeks, so they are perfect for Christmas!
Christmas Cool Whip Cookies – These ae only a few ingredients and so festive for the holidays! Add food coloring and enjoy spoiling your family with this easy cookie recipe.
Mexican Wedding Cookies – If you haven’t made these, run to your kitchen! They melt in your mouth and are always a hit!
Christmas Favorites
These are some of our favorite treats that we think you will love. They may not be an old-fashioned recipe, but they are a must-make!
Sugar Cookie Bars – These are made in an 8X8 and are incredible! Perfect for any small gathering and you can decorate them however you like!
Satline Cracker Toffee – This is a very easy recipe that comes together pretty quickly and super versatile. You can add sprinkles, M&M’s, anything you like to make it festive!
Salted Nut Roll – This taste just like a Payday bar and everyone always asks for the recipe. Great for a small gathering, cut into small pieces and serve on a pretty platter!
Dandy Doo Cookies – Only a few ingredients but oh so yummy! This is one your family will love and great for any gathering!
Graham Cracker Pralines – These are really good and super versatile! We love the addition of graham crackers!
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If you love gingerbread, add these to your recipe list! They are absolutely wonderful!
❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
We love baking during the holiday season and this one is great for Christmas. You can decorate them however you like and they have a wonderful taste! Make these for any holiday gathering since they are single serve they go over really well. We love recipes with molasess and this one is a winner! If you love spice cakes, this is a recipe you should try! The spices are so great!
SWAPS
We love cream cheese frosting on these cupcakes but you can always switch that up! Caramel would be delicious too or you could just dust with powdered sugar.
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If you love sugar cookies, this is a recipe you must make! It’s easy and so delicious!
❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
We love desserts that are made in smaller dishes and this one is made in an 8X8. It’s perfect for a small group and it comes together easily. The sugar cookie is the perfect consistency and the frosting is delicious. We love that these could be made for any occasion but they work perfect for Christmas.
SWAPS
You can use any festive sprinkles you like or you can leave them out. You can color the frosting with food coloring, too! You could also mix it up and use chocolate cream cheese frosting if you wanted to.
⭐TIP
These are perfect for a gathering and I would suggest cutting them up into small pieces! They look wonderful on a dessert table.
OTHER DELICIOUS CHRISTMAS TREATS
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If you love sugar cookies this is the dessert for you. It’s so easy and so delicious and always a winner.
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Cook Time 30 minutesmins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
1/2cupsalted butter, softened or 1 stick
2cups all purpose flour
1cupgranulated sugar
1largeegg
2tablespoons milk (we used 2%)to hold the dough together
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1teaspoonbaking powder
2tablespoons of sprinkles
Frosting Ingredients
1/2 cupsalted butter, softened but not meltedor 1 stick
2 cupspowdered sugar
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1.5ounces cream cheese (about 3 tablespoons)
2tablespoonsmilk (we use 2%)
sprinkles
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8X8 baking dish with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl combine butter and sugar, mix with a mixer until fluffy.
Next add in egg and vanilla. Continue mixing and add in flour and baking powder. Add in milk. You want to the dough to hold together. Not be crumbs. Fold in the sprinkles.
Next spread the batter into the pan. This may take a bit since it’s thick, just work it to the edges with your hands and get it even.
Bake in preheated oven for 22-30 minutes (all ovens vary). Remove from oven and allow to completely cool.
If you love delicious and festive treats for Christmas, you must try these Peppermint Oreos!
❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
We are big fans of simple festive recipes for the holiday season and these are just that! Only 3 simple ingredients and absolutely delicious! We chose to use Vanilla Almond Bark instead of white chocolate and it really compliments the oreo center. Personally we like it much better than white chocolate. If you are a fan of Oreos and peppermint this is one you will have to try! You can make these in less than 10 minutes too.. so that is a win win!
SWAPS
We love to use Vanilla Almond Bark for dipping because the flavor goes wonderful with the oreos. We like that flavor but if you love white chocolate that will work well. Any melting wafers or chocolate will work!
CRUSHED PEPPERMINT
You can buy candy canes or peppermints and crush them up yourself or you can buy the peppermint already crushed. It’s almost always available in the baking isle during the holiday season.
OTHER DELICIOUS HOLIDAY TREATS
Divinity – This classic is one of our favorites, we make it in the microwave!
Cool Whip Candy – This is only 3 ingredients and taste just like Three Musketeers Candy!
Dipped Oreos – This is a great one for any holiday!
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Looking for a recipe for only a few people, this is the perfect recipe to make! This crock pot turkey breast is simple and delicious!
❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
We love easy recipes and this one is definitely that.. super simple! It’s perfect for just a few people and great for Thanksgiving. It takes practically no prep and it’s loaded in flavor. It’s one of those recipes that goes great with our creamy mashed potatoes and broccoli casserole.
SWAPS
In this recipe, you can use whole cranberry sauce in the can or jellied cranberry sauce. We made this with jellied cranberry sauce, but it works with either! This is made with Lipton Onion Soup Mix but if you don’t want to use that, you can always make your own…here is our recipe.
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⭐TIPS
We leave the netting on the turkey breast when we cook it in the slow cooker. It helps the turkey breast keep its shape. This is a very moist recipe and it will fall apart, so if you want to slice it on a plate, I suggest leaving it on. Also, some turkey breast comes with a gravy packet; we didn’t use that in this recipe. I would suggest keeping it and serving the gravy over mashed potatoes.
LET’S COMPLETE THE MEAL
For many years we had a non-traditional Thanksgiving. We served different dishes and everyone loved it. You don’t have to go the traditional route.
This simple crock pot turkey breast is great for a few people. Only a handful of ingredients, super simple and great for the holidays eason.
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Cook Time 6 hourshrs
Total Time 6 hourshrs10 minutesmins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
13 lb boneless turkey breast roast (we use Butterball)
214 ounce Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce or Jellied Cranberry Sauce
1packet of dry onion soup mix
1/4cupof butter melted
Place your turkey breast (with the netting on) in the slow cooker and pour the melted butter over it.
Mix the dry onion mix and ONE can of cranberry sauce together and pour over the turkey breast.
Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3 or until the turkey test done with your meat tester (should reach 165 degrees).
Once done, remove from gravy and take off netting. Slice and place on plate. Take the other can of cranberry sauce and spoon it over the turkey breast. You can put the gravy in gravy boat to pour over turkey if you like. (the gravy is great over mashed potataoes)
The turkey breast came with a gravy packet and we didn’t use it. It would probably be delicious over mashed potatoes.
Keyword Crock Pot Cranberry Turkey, Crock Pot Turkey Breast
These Cranberry Orange Butter Swim Biscuits are perfect for the holiday season!
❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
We love everything about this biscuit recipe! The flavor is wonderful and is the perfect biscuit for Christmas morning. We have had some people tell us they have such a hard time with biscuits, and if that is you.. these are the ones to make! No kneading needed and you can make them using one bowl. They come together easily and you dont have to cut them out or anything. You just need an 8X8 pan! Perfect for a small gathering or you could make two pans! Now.. if you are a fan of homemade biscuits, you must make our Cathead Biscuits, they are amazing.
SWAPS
We love the glaze on these biscuits but you can absolutely leave it off if you like. You could also add a little orange juice to it for an an orange glaze. You can use salted butter and leave the salt out of the recipe.
⭐TIP
We use fresh cranberries in this recipe and the flavor is great. You could probably switch them out for craisins if you needed.
OTHER BUTTER SWIM BISCUITS
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These are the perfect holiday biscuit and they come together quickly. The cranberry and orange go great together.
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Cook Time 25 minutesmins
Total Time 40 minutesmins
Course biscuit, Breakfast
Cuisine American
1stick of unsalted butter or 8 tablespoonsmelted
2 1/2cupsall-purpose flour
1/3cupwhite granulated sugar
1tablespoonbaking powder
1/2teaspoonbaking soda
1/2teaspoonsalt
1cupchopped fresh cranberries
2tablespoonsorange zest
2cupsbuttermilk
Glaze for biscuits:
1/2teaspoonvanilla
1cuppowdered sugar
3tablespoonsmilkmore or less
Melt the butter in a 9 x 9 or 8 x 8 baking dish. In a mixing bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, chopped cranberries and orange zest.
Add buttermilk and stir with spoon until dough come together and makes a ball. Press biscuit dough into pan with melted butter. Cut into 9 squares with knife.
Bake in preheated 425 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes until brown on top. Makes 9 biscuits. Can add glaze below or leave it off if you want.
This is the ultimate Christmas Fudge! Made with peppermint and white chocolate, this is a real treat.
❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
This peppermint fudge is an wonderful addition to your Christmas celebration. Not only is it festive for the holiday season it is also beautiful on the dessert table. If you like peppermint, you will love this delicious fudge. It’s easy to make, only a few ingredients and is a wonderful gift too. We love to make gift bags for our neighbors each year, so we make a batch of this and each gift bag gets a few pieces. It’s always nice have a variety of sweet treats during the Christmas season.
SWAPS
The food coloring in this recipe is entirely optional. We didn’t use it as it makes the fudge more pink. Instead of crushing candy canes, you can buy a bag of crushed peppermint at the store. It makes this much easier and it’s usually available during the holiday season.
⭐TIP
We left the food coloring out in this recipe to make the fudge whiter. If you want it to be more pink, add the food coloring. We love this fudge cold so we keep it in the refrigeratore.
OTHER POPULAR FUDGE RECIPES
Five Minute Fudge – This is a classic recipe you can use for any flavor of fudge.
Maple Fudge – This recipe is perfect for the holiday season, easy to make too!
Penuche Fudge – This is an old fashioned fudge that has been around for many years.
Two Ingredient Fudge – This is a super easy recipe for when you need an easy fudge recipe.
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Line an 8 inch square dish with aluminum foil. Grease the foil with butter or margarine. Combine the chips and milk in a saucepan and melt on the stove on medium heat stirring often to keep from burning. Once melted remove from heat and stir in crushed candy canes and extract.
Pour into 8 x 8 dish. If using the food coloring you can add along with the candy canes but I found it makes the fudge pink. I dipped a toothpick in the food coloring and kind of swirled it into the candy once it was in the dish. Put in refrigerator for about 1 1/2 hours or until fudge sets up and you can cut it with a knife. Makes about 24 pieces.
I used 18 of the ones that are about 6 inches long. I don’t like chunks of the peppermint in my fudge. I crushed mine in my coffee grinder. You can also put in plastic bag and crush with rolling pin. You can also buy 8 ounce bags of crushed peppermint during the holiday season and that makes this even easier.
We love simple recipes, and these three-ingredient haystacks are incredibly easy and delicious!
❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
These are the perfect holiday treat and you can make them very quickly. Only 3 ingredients and super versatile. These haystacks start with crispy chow mein noodles and they are so good with any form of sweets.
SWAPS
This is a versatile recipe and you can switch it up with dark chocolate, butterscotch, peanut butter or any other flavors you like. We love this with peanuts but you could easily add pecans or mix it up and use M&M’s too. The red and green M&M’s look great for Christmas.
⭐TIP
These will keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container. These make great gifts for the holiday season. You will find the chow mein noodles in the “International” isle at the grocery store.
OTHER DELICIOUS HOLIDAY TREATS
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These are so easy to make and a wonderful holiday treat! Great for any gift bags and take nothing to make!
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Total Time 15 minutesmins
Course candy, Dessert
Cuisine American
112 oz packages of white chocolate chips
15 oz can of crispy chow mein noodles (around 4 cups)
½cupsalted peanuts
Sprinklesoptional
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate in the microwave in 25 seconds at a time until melted and smooth. Be sure and stir each after each 25 seconds.
Once melted, add in the chow mein noodles and peanuts and stir until well combined and the peanuts and noodles are all coated.
Drop medium-sized spoonful of the mixture onto a parchment paper.
Top with sprinkles. We put in the refrigerator to cool quicker.
There is something really magical about the holidays and Christmas time is such a great time to enjoy all the delicious desserts. The smell of a cake in the oven or the family gathered in the kitchen making candy. It’s a wonderful time of year to spoil your friends and family with baked goods and treats.
These old-fashioned Christmas desserts are the kind that bring families together, recipes that have been passed down, shared, and cherished. Whether you love a simple cookie or a vintage cake, these desserts will make your holiday season feel extra sweet.
Old Fashioned Cakes & Pies
Every Southern Christmas table has a pie or cake that’s been made for decades. These are the desserts that taste like home! We make the jam cake every year!
Southern Jam Cake If you have followed our website for any amount of time, you know how much this cake means to us. It has been in our family for 80+ years and we make it every Christmas. It is our tradition and we never waver from it. It’s an old-fashioned classic, and if you have never tried it, what are you waiting for? It’s a classic! Learn more about why we love this cake here.
Coconut Cake with Coconut Frosting Our Nannie made this cake and it was always a hit. It’s perfect for Christmas and you can even toss the coconut in green or red food coloring to give it a little more holiday cheer. Can be made in advance too, it’s better the next day. For an easier version check out this coconut cake.
Watergate Cake This vintage cake goes way back, and if you love the watergate salad, you will love this one. It’s made with a mix but no one will ever know. We love this layered cake and it’s another one you can make in advance.
Sweet Chocolate Pie This pie is the perfect addition to any Christmas gathering. This recipe has fantastic reviews and it’s always a hit. If you love chocolate, add this one to your holiday menu.
Gingerbread Cream Pie This pie comes together quickly and doesn’t take a lot of ingredients. It’s one you can make in advance and will be a great addition to any holiday dessert table. It is served cold and is wonderful with a hot cup of coffee.
White Chocolate Raspberry Cake This cake is made with a mix but you would never know. Then you combine raspberries and make a swirl in the center of the cake. Plus the white chocolate chips and you have the most amazing Christmas cake!
Italian Cream Cake This creamy cake is perfect for the holiday season! It’s a layer cake with delicious cream cheese, coconut, nuts and your friends and family will love this one.
Classic Christmas Cookies
Whether you’re baking for Santa or filling a cookie tin for neighbors, these Christmas cookies bring back sweet memories of childhood kitchens.
Mexican Wedding Cookies These cookies are always a hit during the Christmas season. They remind me of shortbred cookies, and they melt in your mouth. These also make a wonderful gift!
Christmas Cool Whip Cookies These crinkle cookies are only a few ingredients and come together quickly! You can add food coloring to make them very festive for the holidays. They are also a great gift for your family and friends.
Old Fashioned Clove Cookies If you love the taste of spice, like cloves, this is a great cookie. Every time we make them, we all talk about how wonderful they are. The whole house will smell like Christmas while they bake!
Tea Cakes These delicious little cookies go way back, my Grandmother made them for her friends a lot and we have always enjoyed them. We love to make them at Christmas and put them in festive tins for a great food gift.
Molasses Cookies These cookies are great year-round, but the flavor really goes with the Christmas season. These are easy to make and one your friends and family will thank you for!
Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies These Christmas cookies are always a winner. You can decorate them however you like and kids love to make them. These Christmas Cookies make a wonderful tradition during the holidays. Great gifts too!
Southern Pecan Cookies These are a classic southern cookie and they are perfect for the holidays. We try to make them every Christmas and always include them in our gift bags.
Holiday Candy
Tis the season.. for candy making! No candy thermometer needed for these easy recipes. Great for any gift bag.
Easy Christmas Divinity This used to be a tough candy to make until this microwave recipe came out in the 1970’s! It’s one of our most popular Christmas recipes and has wonderful reviews.
Microwave Peanut Brittle This is another wonderful Christmas recipe that we enjoy every year. It’s great to make for gifts for friends and family. It’s super versatile too, can be made with pecans, cashews, etc.
Old Fashioned Potato Candy This is a classic recipe that has been around for so many years. Some people call it “depression candy.” You can call it whatever you like, but we call it delicious!
Kentucky Bourbon Balls These are a Kentucky treat that people love to make during the holiday season. If you are not a boubron fan.. no worries.. we tell you how to make them with or without.
Martha Washington Candy This is candy your Grandmother probably made and one your friends and family will love during the holiday season. They are easy to make too!
Must Make Fudge
Who says making fudge has to be difficult?! These easy recipes are perfect for the holiday season.
Five Minute Fudge This is a super easy recipe that is very versatile! You can make it peanut butter, butter scotch, or any flavor you love. It’s a no-fail recipe too.
Old Fashioned Penuche Fudge This is an old fudge recipe and it’s one of the best! It has been a family favorite for a very long time and a must-make during the holiday season.
Maple Walnut Fudge If you are a fan of maple this is a recipe you will fall in love with.. it’s just that good! It’s easy to make and the walnuts are a great addition. You can also use pecans!
Easiest Fudge Ever We love a versatile and straightforward fudge that comes together quickly and this is just that! Super easy and really delicious.
Vintage Holiday Favorites & Easy Recipes
We couldn’t leave these vintage recipes out! They have stood the test of time.
Mandarin Orange Cake This is a classic cake that many make during the holiday season! It is refreshing and delicious and one your family will love.
Cherries in the Snow This is a super simple recipe that anyone can make! It’s a great addition to any Christmas dessert table and if you love angel food cake.. this is the one for you.
Three Day Coconut Cake This is a vintage cake that has been around a long time. It has to be made 3 days in advance so it’s great for the holiday season!
Southern Maple Pecan Pie We make this pecan pie a little different, we use maple syrup instead of karo syrup. This recipe has wonderful reviews and it’s great for Christmas.
Mini Cheesecake Tarts These little cheesecakes ar so simple to make and are so good! Great for Christmas and can be made in advance. Look great on a dessert table.
Kentucky Bread Pudding This is a classic that we haved loved for many years. The sauce makes this dish! You can use biscuits, sourdough bread, etc.
Appalachian Stack Cake This vintage cake is very unique. It is made in thin layers almost like pancakes and inbetween the layers is apple butter or dried apples.
Every recipe here has a story, whether it’s a pie baked by your grandmother or a candy you always made with your kids. We hope these old-fashioned Christmas desserts bring back memories and inspire new traditions.
Which dessert do you always make at Christmas? Tell us below — we’d love to hear your story.
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If you love pimento cheese and a great hash brown casserole.. You are in for a real treat!
❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
We are big fans of pimento cheese and have a few versions on our website and we also love a great hash brown casserole. So this recipe was an immediate winner! It’s the perfect addition to any breakfast or brunch and the flavor is perfect. It’s a great way to change up the regular recipe!
SWAPS
We made our homemade pimento cheese, but if you want to save time, buy some at the store! If you do use store-bought, we love the Palmetto brand at Walmart. They even have the jalapeno version if you would like to add a little kick! Not a fan of onions, you can easily leave them out. We love it with cheddar cheese on top, but you can use whichever you like.
⭐TIPS
You can prepare this dish in advance and then bake it on the day you want to enjoy it. Just mix all the ingredients, pour into your 9X13, cover tightly, and refrigerate for up to 2 days. You also do not need to thaw the potatoes when preparing/making this dish.
OTHER DELICIOUS RECIPES
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