Deliciously Easy Recipes
Easy Snowflake Fudge is a super easy winter fudge recipe made with just a handful of ingredients & 2 minutes in the microwave. This is sure to bring BIG smiles!
Are you a lover of fudge this time of year? My mom was the QUEEN of fudge & when it came to the holiday season we were making fudge ALL THE TIME. But she had this super cute recipe for Easy Snowflake Fudge that is perfect for the big & little ones alike.
No-Bake Chocolate Haystacks are a classic holiday treat. They are easy to make with just 4 ingredients, PLUS they keep well when included in care packages.
Do you love easy treats? I definitely do, especially this time of year. When I am tight on time I always pull from grandma’s ol’ cookbook & make something nostalgic like these No-Bake Chocolate Haystacks.
Be sure to check out our classic Buckeyes recipe too!
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Your friends and family will love this Grinch Charcuterie Board. It’s a cute and festive way to serve snacks at your next holiday party.
Whipping up a Grinch Charcuterie Board is an absolutely delightful way to sprinkle some festive cheer into your holiday season. I’m always looking for new ways to bring a festive touch to my holiday get-togethers.
This imaginative and vibrant board is not just a treat for the taste buds but also a visual feast, sure to capture the hearts of both kids and adults alike.
View postSanta’s Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies, an easy-to-make chocolate chip cookie recipe that brings smiles to young & old. The perfect recipe for Christmas Eve!
For as long as I can remember we have spent Christmas Eve baking goodies. The thought is always that we need to leave goodies out for Santa. The only thing is, we haven’t done the Santa thing in our house in SOOOOO many years.
View postWith just 6 simple ingredients, this is by far the Easiest Snowball Cookies recipe ever. Perfect for all your cookie platter gifts for friends & neighbors.
Do you have certain treats that you automatically think of when the holiday season comes around? For me, snowball cookies were always on the cookie platter at every holiday event.
So it only makes sense for me to want to whip some up as soon as the weather starts getting chilly.
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These pillowy soft Lofthouse Sugar Cookies are what sugar cookie dreams are made of. Easy to make & oh so sweet & delicious! You’ll love these cookies!
Have you ever bought those super soft sugar cookies from the bakery at the grocery store? You know, the ones that always have the cutest holiday frosting & sprinkles on top? What if I told you that you could make those same cookies right in the comfort of your own home? Check these out!
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These super soft & chewy Rudolph Gingerbread Cookies are the perfect addition to your holiday celebrations & are sure to bring BIG smiles from everyone!
There are a handful of flavors that are syonamouns with the holiday season. For me – gingerbread is on that list. So I had to share with you my little spin on the traditional gingerbread cookie recipe.
Love the classic holiday flavor of eggnog? Then you’ll love these quick & easy Eggnog Cookies. These soft & chewy cookies are a MUST-MAKE for the holidays!
Calling all eggnog lovers! Do I have your attention? If you love the flavor of eggnog this time of year, then I know you will love these super easy to make eggnog cookies.
No-Bake Peppermint Cheesecake with a chocolate cookie crust, crushed candy canes & finely grated dark chocolate is perfect for the busy holiday season. Such an easy & delicious dessert that everyone loves!
My friends, I’m in love with quick & easy dessert recipes. This time of year is already so hectic & my list of recipes to make is so long that I love it when I can make something delicious & I don’t have to spend a ton of time in the kitchen.
Fortunately, my grandmother was all about the easy recipes too & I happen to have her old cookbook. I remember as a kid that it seemed she made the best desserts. I knew she slaved away in the kitchen making meals for us all. But now I know that it was only because she was cooking for an army & never asked for any help in there.
View postYou’ll love these chocolate Mini Bundt Cakes decorated with sweet peppermint icing. They are easily customizable for any occasion.
Today, I’m excited to share a recipe that’s as charming as it is delicious – Mini Bundt Cakes. Imagine cute little cakes, each a perfect portion size, with a rich chocolate and peppermint flavor that’s simply irresistible.
These mini bundt cakes are not just adorable; they’re a fantastic way to bring elegance and fun to any gathering. Whether it’s a cozy family dinner or a special celebration, these delightful treats are sure to impress and satisfy every sweet tooth.
View postMake your Christmas super sweet with these Easy Homemade Gum Drops. They are the perfect treat for friends & family throughout the holiday season.
When I think of Christmas one of the things that immediately comes to mind is gumdrops. I grew up enjoying these sugary little gems all season long. So, of course, I had to break out grandma’s recipe & make some of my own.
View postM&M Christmas Cookie Bars are an easy to make holiday dessert! Super soft & chewy goodies that only need 4 ingredients. Perfect for the busy holiday season.
My friends, do you love holiday M&M’s? I’m completely obsesessed. I get so excited when with each & every season & the new holiday colors are available.
These Easy Party Snack Ideas are perfect no matter the season or occasion. If you are hosting a gathering, you don’t want to miss this AWESOME list!
Do you host a lot of gatherings? Seems we always have some reason to make a huge party spread around here. It doesn’t matter what time of year it is, there is always something going on & we are celebrating in some way.
Over the years I have found some easy ways to make entertaining simple & keep the prep time to a minimum. So I thought I would share with you some of my favorite Easy Party Snack Ideas so your parties can be stress-free.
These decadent Chocolate Sandwich Cookies are sweet chocolate cookies filled with a creamy sweet chocolate filling.
Are you ready to dive into a recipe that’s sure to become a new favorite in your kitchen? Today, we’re talking about Chocolate Sandwich Cookies – a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of chocolate with a creamy, dreamy filling.
Picture this: two chewy chocolate wafers encasing a smooth, buttery filling, just waiting to be devoured with a cold glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage.
View postSugar Cookie Truffles are the perfect no-bake holiday treat. With only 4-ingredients, this easy dessert is perfect for parties, food gifts & more!
As if the truffle or sugar cookie weren’t delicious enough by themselves, we have upped the ante by 10 fold here my friends! For many years we have been working at finding new ways of putting a spin on the traditional sugar cookie.
But imagine biting into a delicious, soft sugar cookie and next thing you know a truffle has blended its deliciousness with your sugar cookie!
Easy 4-ingredient chocolate chip cookies recipe to make a big batch of warm chewy thick cookies loaded with chocolate goodness.
If there is a staple cookie in my world it has to be chocolate chip cookies. And why complicate things, when they can be made in under 30 minutes and with just a few simple ingredients?
View postChristmas M&M Sprinkle Cookies are super thick & chewy holiday cookie recipe. Packed full of Christmas sprinkles & holiday M&M’s, so perfect for St. Nick.
Who loves a good cookie this time of year? I am on a cookie kick this holiday season & these Christmas M&M Sprinkle Cookies are totally fixing my craving right now.
This Turkey Pot Pie with Biscuits is the perfect comfort food dinner to use up all those holiday leftovers. Simple, easy, and delicious!
When the holiday cheer is in the rearview, and you’re left with a fridge full of Thanksgiving leftovers, there’s no dish more inviting than a homemade Turkey Pot Pie crowned with buttery biscuits.
Imagine the creamy filling, brimming with tender turkey and sweet veggies, all snug beneath a layer of golden-brown biscuits that are just waiting to be pulled apart and savored. Let’s dive into making this heartwarming classic together!
View postThis no-chill Hot Chocolate Cookie Recipe is easy to make and perfect for pairing with a cup of hot cocoa on a chilly winter day.
Just when you thought hot chocolate couldn’t get any cozier, we’ve turned everyone’s favorite winter drink into a delectable treat: the Hot Chocolate Cookie.
You’ll love these chewy cookies with the rich taste of hot cocoa, studded with melty chocolate chips, and topped with gooey marshmallow bits. It’s like sipping your favorite cup of hot chocolate but in cookie form!
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Do you run your own business? I do. In fact, I have not only this site, but my husband & I own another business together as well. This really keeps me on my toes & completely exhausted all at the same time.
There is always so much to do & remember. The days in the office or studio are long. When the other business is running fast during our peak season, it seems we spend most of our time at the shop, juggling the two businesses. That is, when we aren’t traveling.
Easy Chocolate Sugar Cookies are super soft & chewy. Delicious when frosted for the holidays but so good you can enjoy them without any decorating too.
Who loves a good sugar cookie? I sure do, especially when they are bakery-style & so buttery too. But what about chocolate sugar cookies? Now that is a whole new kind of obsession my friends!
If you love eggnog, then this Eggnog French Toast is sure to be a favorite breakfast for holiday mornings. The addition of rum extract gives it great flavor while keeping it “kid-friendly” too.
How could you make French Toast any better? Add eggnog! We started doing this a few years back & now reserve this amazing treat for special occasions & holidays.
The eggnog brings forth an explosion of flavors which will have the family going back for more. We have some pretty picky eaters in the house who didn’t happen to be too fond of eggnog. That is, until this recipe!
Holiday Party Punch is a delicious holiday party drink packed with cranberry, pineapple & lemon. Keep it “kid-friendly” or spike with rum or vodka for adult parties.
Have you ever enjoyed some party punch? Whether you have had the kid version or the adult version, there is something so special about a big beautiful bowl or pitcher of this perfect-looking beverage.
I remember growing up I was always hanging out by the punch bowl. I think it was because I only got punch during the holiday season, which made it all the more special.
View postEggnog Cinnamon Rolls coated in cinnamon & sugar, sprinkled with nutmeg & topped with an eggnog glaze. The perfect breakfast for holiday guests!
Are you ready for the holidays? The season sure seemed to come so quickly. I’m sure I say that every year, but man this one sure snuck up on me.
Knowing that this time of year is so hectic, I like to have a few plans in place to keep life a little more manageable around here. With so much to cross off the to-do list, it is always nice to find little ways to make things a bit easier.
A 5-ingredient semisweet fudge with lush chocolate frosting and optional chopped nuts for extra crunch. Rich, buttery, moist, irresistibly chocolatey, and done in 15 minutes.
This simple recipe is truly a genius idea to turn decadent chocolate icing into an all-time favorite sweet dessert – fudge. The original recipe may be using only 2 ingredients but I went an extra mile to make this fudge taste great with a few additional ingredients – not to worry, they are all pantry staples.
View postLooking for a special homemade gift for friends & neighbors? Make this super easy Slow Cooker Salted Caramel Moonshine that’s perfect for holiday sipping.
This time of year I like to start thinking about what we will make for holiday gifts to give to our friends, neighbors & family. Sometimes I do a little gift basket full of goodies. But other times I want to add a little something special that’s just for the adults.
Typically I make my homemade sipping brandy, that is INSANELY POPULAR, but this year I wanted to make something a bit different. This Slow Cooker Salted Caramel Moonshine is so easy to make. I can whip it up in an afternoon & it makes such a great gift.
View postThe perfect combo of salty & sweet that is so incredibly easy to make. These chocolate nut clusters are a family favorite that the kids decided would best be named “Reindeer Poo” for the holiday season. **Microwave, Stovetop & Slow Cooker recipes included!
One of my favorite things about the holidays is that I end up receiving numerous boxes of chocolates. I am a nuts & chews type of gal and even with a box dedicated to those- there never seem to be enough chocolate nut clusters in the box to satisfy my craving for them.
Added bonus – these can be made KETO-FRIENDLY, which means all of you who want to enjoy a little treat without busting your sugar-free, or low-carb diet – these are for you!
View post30-Minute Garlic Parmesan Dinner Rolls, the perfect bread recipe to serve with any meal. Great for holidays, so simple to make. Cheesy, garlicky goodness!
I have to admit, I have a love affair with bread. It’s a huge weakness for me. Light & fluffy dinner rolls top the list of favorites for sure. From the start, the process of making my own bread is incredibly satisfying.
I love watching the yeast proof & seeing the dough rise & especially the kneading process. It’s all so soothing to my soul. So it’s no surprise that not only do I have a lot of different bread & roll recipes here, but they are my most popular recipes as well.
View postCopycat DoubleTree Hotel Cookies are a thick & chewy chocolate chip cookie just like the famous recipe you’ll find when visiting the Doubletree Hotel Chain. These cookies are over the top AMAZING!
My friends, I have a serious love affair with cookies. But not just any cookies, mind you. They must be big. They must be thick and they absolutely must be packed with chocolate chips, and walnuts & have a slight hint of salt in every bite.
View postAlright, pasta lovers! Ready for some super easy meals with your Instant Pot? These 40+ Pressure Cooker Pasta Recipes are CRAZY EASY & INCREDIBLY GOOD!
My friends, I’m so in love with my Instant Pot. How about you? With so many different types of pressure cookers out there, there is no reason you can’t be pressure cooking just about everything. Being able to get meals done quickly & easily is such a huge help with as busy as life can be these days.
So, of course, I want to make all of the things in there now, right? But when I first started I was really freaked out about making pasta in there. Until I did it for the first time & I was hooked. It is SO QUICK & EASY!
Soft Baked Reese’s Pieces Cookies are a peanut butter lover’s dream. Super chewy & delicious, they are a family favorite this time of year.
I sure love a soft & chewy cookie. How about you? That seems to be the cookie criteria around here, soft & chewy & they better be easy to make too.
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