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Christmas Cake Mix Bars

These Christmas Cake Mix Bars are so easy to make and one of my favorite treats. You just need a box of cake mix and 5 more ingredients mixed up and baked.  Cake mix treats are the best. They are so easy to make and they taste amazing. For this recipe, I used a box of yellow cake mix with a few other ingredients and added chocolate chips and Christma M&Ms to make it festive.  How to make Christmas Cake Mix Bars: Step one: Start by … [Read more...]

Christmas Crack

Christmas Crack

Christmas Crack

The most addicting Christmas treat. This Christmas Crack is simple to make with just 5 ingredients and it tastes amazing.  During this time of year, we are making lots of treats. This Christmas Crack is one of my favorites and once you have one you might not be able to stop.  How to make Christmas Crack: Step one: Get started by preheating your oven to 325 degrees. Prepare a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Step two: … [Read more...]

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Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosted Brownies

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I love peppermint at Christmas time. These Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosted Brownies are full of flavor and one of my favorite treats.  I love peppermint flavor food and this brownie recipe is a winner! It's simple to make and the perfect Christmas dessert. How to make Peppermint Brownies: Step one: Get started by preheating your oven to 350 degrees. Then prepare a 9x9 baking dish with parchment paper and set aside. Tip: Adding … [Read more...]

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Christmas Appetizers

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These recipes are perfect for Christmas Appetizers. From cheeseballs to meatballs and everything in between we love these recipes.  I love appetizer recipes! On Christmas we serve the big dinner but for lunch we do appetizer. We set them out in the kitchen and then all afternoon play with the new toys and play games together. It's my favorite part of the day. Today I wanted to share with you some of my favorites that we love to … [Read more...]

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Christmas Dinner

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I love holiday food and wanted to share with you some of my favorites for Christmas Dinner. From salad and rolls to prime rib and turkey. I love Christmas dinner. All the yummy food and family around, it's the best! I wanted to share with you a few of my favorite Christmas Dinner Recipes for your menu. Main Dish: The main dish is the star of the show. Here are a few of my favorites to serve on Christmas day. Slow Cooker Maple Glazed … [Read more...]

Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods Recipe

These Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods are the best treat for this time of year. My kids love making and decorating them and they are perfect for movie night.  Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods Recipe are a classic. We make them each year and they are one of my favorite Christmas treats. The salty and sweet is one of my favorite combinations.  How to make Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods Recipe: Step one: Get started by preparing your baking … [Read more...]

Chocolate Cake Mix Christmas Cookies

Chocolate Cake Mix Christmas Cookies

Chocolate Cake Mix Christmas Cookies

A simple cookie recipe during this busy season is a must. These Chocolate Cake Mix Christmas Cookies are made from a box cake mix and taste amazing. Christmas cookies are the best. We make a lot during this time of year we made a lot of cookies and I love a simple recipe. These Chocolate Cake Mix Christmas Cookies are so simple to make, you will love them. How to make Chocolate Cake Mix Christmas Cookies: Step one: In a large mixing bowl … [Read more...]

Yellow Cake Batter Christmas Cookies

The easiest cookie recipe ever! These Yellow Cake Batter Christmas Cookies taste amazing and are made with a box cake mix. During Christmas time I make a lot of cookies. This one is so easy to make and taste amazing. If you need a quick cookie recipe this one is the one you are going to want.  How to make Yellow Cake Batter Christmas Cookies: Step one: Start with a large mixing bowl. Combine cake mix, oil, eggs, and vanilla … [Read more...]

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Christmas Cookie Recipes

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Christmas is for cookies! Nothing beats Christmas cookies and today I wanted to share with you some of my all time favorire Christmas Cookie Recipes.  Baking cookies is one of my favorite parts of Christmas time. I love getting the kids involved and baking together. Today I wanted to share with you some of my all-time favorite Christmas cookie recipes. Peppermint Sugar Cookies Christmas Sugar Cookies No-Bake Cookies Chocolate … [Read more...]

Christmas Puppy Chow

The classic Christmas treat. We make this Christmas Puppy Chow every year for any party or just a family movie night.  Nothing beats a Christmas movie and Christmas Puppy Chow to snack on. Puppy chow has always been a favorite of mine and it's the perfect treat to get the kids involved and helping in the kitchen.  How to make Christmas Puppy Chow: Step one: Start by placing your cereal in a large mixing bowl. Then prepare a baking … [Read more...]

Chocolate Christmas Sprinkle Cookies

 These Chocolate Christmas Sprinkle Cookies make the perfect Christmas cookie! Soft and gooey and full of Christmas cheer.  Christmas cookies are the best kind of cookies. Something about Christmas makes everything better. I couldn't think of anything I would rather be doing than eating these Chocolate Christmas Sprinkle Cookies while watching a Hallmark Christmas movie in my cozy PJs! I mean does it get much better than that? If you want even … [Read more...]

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Grinch Cookies

Grinch Cookies featured

The perfect cookie for your Christmas movie night. These Grinch Cookies are dyed green with red and green M&Ms. Christmas time is my favorite time of the year. My kids love a good movie night and themed snacks are always a plus. These Grinch Cookies are our favorite! How to make Grinch Cookies: Step one: Use a small mixing bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Then set aside for later. Step two: In a … [Read more...]

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Cinnamon Roasted Almonds

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These Cinnamon Roasted Almonds are so simple to make and are the perfect treat.  Nothing beats a sweet and salty snack. These Cinnamon Roasted Almonds are one of my favorites! I love putting it out for parties with appetizers.  How to make Cinnamon Roasted Almonds: Step one:  Get started by preheating your oven to 250 degrees F. Prepare a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. Step two: Next lightly beat your … [Read more...]

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Mint Andes Cookies

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These Mint Andes Cookies are made with my favorite seasonal candy! I love the flavors and these cookies. From ice cream to candy I love mint chocolate. It's a wonderful combination! These cookies are so good and one of my favorties.  How to make Mint Andes Cookies: Step one: Get started by creaming together your butter and sugars in a stand mixer or you could use a large bowl with a hand mixer. Mix until light and fluffy. Mix in egg … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole

Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole

Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole

This Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole is so simple to make. It's loaded with flavor and topped with brown sugar and pecans.  Sweet potato casserole is such a classic! We love serving it for Thanksgiving and even Christmas dinner. Making it in the slow cooker saves me oven space on busy holidays.  Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole: Step one: Get started with preparing your sweet potaotes. Peel and dice the sweet potatoes and then add to … [Read more...]

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Chocolate Walnut Cookies

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These Chocolate Walnut Cookies are loaded with chocolate chips and chopped walnuts. Easy to make and taste great, they are one of my family's favorite cookie recipes.  How to make Chocolate Walnut Cookies: Step one: Get started by whisking together flour, baking soda, and cocoa powder. Once combined set aside. Step two: Next use a stand mixer or electric mixer beat softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar. Once well-combined add … [Read more...]

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Christmas Morning Breakfast Recipes

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These Christmas Morning Breakfast Recipes are perfect for the big day. From egg casseroles to sweet monkey bread these recipes are all delicious.  Christmas morning breakfast is just as important as the dinner. You know you have to make it really good if you're going to get the kids to sit down and eat before open presents. Growing up my mom always put together a huge fruit tray and made a casserole. I think i've made cinnamon rolls every year … [Read more...]

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Yellow Cake Batter Cookies

Yellow Cake Batter Cookies feature

The easistes cookie ever! These Yellow Cake Batter Cookies are made with a box of cake mix plus a few more ingredients. They are simple to make and taste amazing.  These cookies are SO EASY to make! They taste amazing and are the perfect treat for any event.  How to make Yellow Cake Batter Cookies: Step one: Get started by combining your cake mix, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl Step two: Next place your … [Read more...]

Chocolate White Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate White Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate White Chocolate Chip Cookies

You know a cookie with chocolate in the name twice is going to be good! You will have to try these Chocolate white chocolate chip cookies. They are mouth-watering and will be your new favorite way to make chocolate chip cookies. A new twist on an old classic: We turned the classic chocolate chip cookie inside out and made a soft and chewy chocolate cookie with white chocolate chips. I've made several versions of the old classic. Some of my … [Read more...]

Roasted Carrots Honey

Roasted Carrots Honey

Roasted Carrots Honey

I love this side dish recipe. These Roasted Carrots Honey are to make and coated in butter and honey. I love an easy side dish recipe. These Roasted Carrots Honey are so simple to make and a recipe that my kids just loved.  How to make Roasted Carrots Honey: Step one: Get started by preheating your oven to 425 degrees F. Then go ahead and prepare a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Step two: Next prepare your butter. Melt … [Read more...]

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Hi, I'm Jennie! I'm a busy mom of three and I love cooking and sharing easy recipes. From slow cooker meals to casseroles all my recipes are simple to make and ones the entire family will love. Read More Here

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