I'm a big ole sucker for this scene, in which the Grinch's heart grows three sizes: And the Grinch, with his Grinch-feet ice cold in the snow,stood puzzling and puzzling, how could it be so?It came without ribbons. It came without tags.It came without packages, boxes or bags.And he puzzled and puzzled 'till his puzzler … Continue reading Grinch Heart Sugar Cookies
Baking
Bûche de Noël
A Bûche de Noël, otherwise known as a Yule Log, is a traditional French roulade (or jelly roll cake) filled with fruit and/or cream, covered in chocolate and decorated to look like a log, including meringue mushrooms. They make a stunning addition to any Christmas table, and while they look complicated, they're actually not that … Continue reading Bûche de Noël
Spiced Molasses Crackle Cookies
Molasses is a classic holiday flavor, but traditional gingerbread can be hard and dry. That's where these chewy molasses cookies come in! They are characterized by a chewy interior, surrounded by a crunchy exterior covered in delicious sparkling sugar. The trick is to let them cool on a sheet of wax paper to keep the … Continue reading Spiced Molasses Crackle Cookies
Coffee Pecan Thumbprint Cookies
Today's Christmas cookie recipe originated with a dear friend who has been making them for her friends and family for decades. She has always known these are my very favorite, so she was gracious enough to share her recipe with me. However, in my anticipation, I was too impatient to chill the dough before baking. … Continue reading Coffee Pecan Thumbprint Cookies
Chocolate Mint Crinkle Cookies
Today's Christmas cookie recipe is Chocolate Mint Crinkle Cookies, perfect for fans of grasshopper cookies or Thin Mint cookies. These little gems taste like little brownie bites with a delicate hint of mint, and while they look stunning, they taste even better! They're perfect for the holidays, or pretty much any other day, since the … Continue reading Chocolate Mint Crinkle Cookies
Cranberry Orange White Chocolate Blondies
This week, we're focusing on Christmas cookies and sweet treats, and we're starting off with one of the best! I probably should've labeled this post Copycat Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars, because that's precisely what they are. However, at their heart, these are just orange-flavored blondies, festively dressed with cranberries and white chocolate chips, smothered in … Continue reading Cranberry Orange White Chocolate Blondies
Sour Cream Pumpkin Pie with Egg Nog Whipped Cream
Happy day before Thanksgiving, a day in which many people are baking up a storm! For my final Thanksgiving prep post, I've saved the best for last: our favorite pumpkin pie recipe. It's a little more complicated than our Classic Pumpkin Pie, but the extra effort is well rewarded! We start with Iron Chef Alex … Continue reading Sour Cream Pumpkin Pie with Egg Nog Whipped Cream
Cranberry Apple Custard Pie
Looking to step away from traditional Thanksgiving desserts and really impress your guests? Try this Cranberry Apple Custard Pie! With a layer of Crème Pâtissière (pastry cream) topped by a layer of cranberry apple compote, nestled together in flaky pie crust pastry, this pie is a delicious balance of sweet and tart. It makes a … Continue reading Cranberry Apple Custard Pie
Classic Pumpkin Pie with Mascarpone Whipped Cream
Pumpkin Pie. Can we have Thanksgiving without it? This is my recipe for a simple Classic Pumpkin Pie, but it's a little different than others. Mine doesn't include cloves and substitutes a bit of brown sugar for the traditional white. I will also confess that I have yet to master pastry. It outsmarts me every … Continue reading Classic Pumpkin Pie with Mascarpone Whipped Cream
Baked Chocolate Mocha Donuts, Four Ways
It's a bonus post this week, because I decided to enter a local seasonal baking contest! It is hosted by our biggest local dairy, and the rules state I had to use at least 3 of their products. The same day, Entertaining With Beth posted her recipe for baked chocolate donuts, which got my mind … Continue reading Baked Chocolate Mocha Donuts, Four Ways
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