Posts Tagged ‘christmas cookies’

Rookie Cookies: 10 EZ Cookies to Share
Are you a cookie rookie? No worries. With easy holiday cookie recipes like these, you can do this! There are some people out there who feel they're just not cut out for cookie baking. And here it is -- big time cookie season and all. What's a cookie rookie to do when the office party or family gathering looms on the horizon? Avoid the shameful bakery box that screams "I don't bake" -- and prance in proudly with a plate of your own creation... Read More
Easy Chocolate-Caramel Turtle Tassies
These delicious caramel chocolate pecan cookies are made easy with ... those four ingredients! Our family has always been a big fan of the holiday baking season. We start with a pumpkin pie (or this year, we tried a pumpkin cheesecake) every Thanksgiving. And then from there on out, it’s cookies, scones, bars, cupcakes and anything else you can dream until we see one another again for Christmas. I think it’s safe to say that we all have some... Read More
5 Great Ways to Gift Your Goodies
Let your homemade goody-gifts sparkle with great packaging and decorating! Whether you're trying to cut back on holiday spending or want to avoid packed stores this season, gifting homemade cookies is a fun and tasty way to share the love with your special circle – from friends and family, to mail carriers and teachers. You could just toss some snickerdoodles in a box and call it a day – but why would you, when you can dress your goody-gi... Read More
Candy Cane Snowballs
This recipe has been in my husband’s family for years. But this year, I surprised him with my own take on the family recipe -- crushed candy canes! These cookies are a light and airy ball of chocolate and whipped cream rolled in finely chopped nuts.This is one of those recipes that you don’t mess with. Except that I did – much to the horror of my husband who doesn’t like to stray from what he has known for years. But I wanted to make... Read More
Tis the Season … for Cookies!
There's nothing like the word "Christmas" to put a shopping kick in everyone's step and thoughts of cookies on everyone's mind! Time's short! It's mid December and you've got so much to do. Shopping, parties, friends and baking. Baking -- let us help there! We have an awesome collection of cookie recipes from some of the web's most popular food bloggers. These recipes are just what you need to get one big To Do checked off your list! Invite s... Read More
White Chocolate Mint Truffles
Save money and wow your people with these easy homemade White Mint Truffles. There is nothing quite so indulgent as a chocolate truffle. Just say it. Chocolate truffle. I bet you couldn't help but say it with the slightest French accent, huh? Yeah, it happens to the best of us. Chocolate truffles aren't just for the French, though, ya know? You can make them at home with four totally easy ingredients and in less than an hour. Here's... Read More
ReHeat – Quick Dish
If you're the bah-humbug type, best turn the channel -- and fast -- 'cuz here at Quick Dish, we're totally ... NOT! Check out some of the recipes our bloggers have been knocking their stocking caps off making this week. They look so fantabulous that we wanted to send 'em down the chimney one more time: 1.  Cookie Cups Fill these cookie cups with ice cream, vanilla pudding, or -- for you hoity-toity types (yep, it's a word), a good gob of g... Read More
Bites and Pieces – Quick Dish
We're all over the web each week, keeping an eye on all the amazing recipes out there so you can just come here -- to Tablespoon Quick Dish -- and find everything you need! This week, the buzz is all about holiday prep. Here are three winners that took a flying leap into our sleigh: 1.  Peppermint Crinkles by DuchessofFork.com Remember those cocoa cookies that crinkle and crack when they bake? Those are back, and they've got their holid... Read More
Holiday Swirl Cookies
As I was browsing in the grocery store last week, I saw some gorgeous holiday suckers.  The bright red and green swirls caught my eye and I thought, “I wonder if we could somehow turn these into cookies…” Meet my Holiday Swirl Cookies: Actually, if you have cellophane on hand, they’re even cuter wrapped as little “candies." How great would one or two of those be on top of a gift of goodies? These are actually super sim... Read More
Cookies Meet Cocktails
Cookie swap gatherings are great. Cocktail parties are even better. Why not combine the two for the ultimate holiday cheer? Hi, I’m Jennifer from Betty Crocker’s Taste Seekers. I’m chief bartender, vocal vegetarian and sometimes blogger for the team. Our latest project is the Betty 10, a list of top holiday trends and the delicious recipes inspired by them. Everything from hearty Beer and Bacon Mancakes to decorated Vegan Sugar Cookies.... Read More