Looking for an easy holiday treat to make with your kids and grandkids? These 4 ingredient reindeer pretzels are a fun and easy holiday snack. These rolo pretzel reindeer come together as a cute snack to enjoy with hot cocoa or apple cider. Could you use a fun and easy holiday treat idea to make with your kids and grandkids? These rolo reinder pretzels are the perfect option for a snow day or treat to enjoy while watching Christmas movies. Made with just 4 ingredients and just a minute or two in the oven, these reindeer pretzels are super easy to make. In this post I'll show you exactly what you'll need to make these holiday treats as well as the tips and tricks to make them extra cute! What do I need to make rolo pretzel reindeer? Here's a quick-reference shopping list … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge
If you're looking for amazing Christmas fudge recipes, look no further! This incredible layered Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge recipe is super simple to make and perfect for your Christmas cookie & candy exchanges! Layered Chocolate & Peanut Butter Fudge In my humble opinion, I don't really think it's Christmas until I've indulged in a really good piece of fudge. This year I was craving a good peanut butter chocolate fudge recipe, and this layered Peanut Butter Chocolate fudge did not disappoint! This fudge recipe was super-simple to make - no sauce pans or candy thermometers needed. All you need to whip up this delicious fudge is your microwave and a pan to put it in. Like this recipe? Be sure to pin it to your Chocolate or Christmas Candy board! Follow … [Read more...]
Chewy Ginger Cookies
One of my all-time favorite Christmas cookie recipes are these soft and Chewy Ginger Cookies! Made with molasses, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves, and rolled in turbinado sugar, these ginger cookies will move you to the top of Santa's nice list! Chewy Ginger Cookies One of my all time favorite Christmas cookies are actually something quite simple - this Ginger Cookie Recipe. Made with molasses and spices, these traditional soft ginger cookies are incredible. If you're not one for a hard, crunchy cookie, then these soft molasses ginger cookies are for you! Especially when these cookies are still warm, they are practically irresistible! So let's get down to it. Here's the simple steps to making this Ginger Cookie Recipe: Step 1: Mix the wet and dry ingredients … [Read more...]
Melted Snowman Popcorn Snack Mix
Want a fun popcorn snack mix to go with your hot cocoa? This Melted Snowman Popcorn Snack Mix is fantastic for a snow day! Made with just 5 simple ingredients, this popcorn snack mix recipe is great for watching Christmas movies or snacking after building a snowman. Melted Snowman Popcorn Snack Mix Next week is my son's last day of school before dismissing for Christmas break. During that last day of school, the parents are able to coordinate a little party where they do a small holiday craft, watch a Christmas movie and enjoy a fun seasonal snack. Since we're usually short on time, I thought would make a snack that they can enjoy while they watch the movie. This fun Melted Snowman Snack Mix, made with Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP Sea Salt Popcorn would be a perfect fit for the … [Read more...]
Chocolate Covered Cashews
This Chocolate Covered Cashews recipe are simply made with just 4 ingredients, making them the perfect quick and easy treat! These caramel cashews are fantastic for gifting, cookie exchanges, holiday parties or anytime you need to satisfy your sweet tooth! An Amazing Caramel Cashews Recipe I would venture to say that one of my all-time favorite sweet treats is caramel. When paired with chocolate and nuts, you can stop me in my tracks! I blame my love of this sweet treat on my father. Not only does he have a fierce sweet tooth that he lovingly passed on to me, but Dad also loves caramel treats just as much as I do. I especially love a salty-sweet treat, and these Chocolate Caramel Cashew Clusters do not disappoint! Here's how these easy, 4-ingredient … [Read more...]
Roasted Butternut Squash Medley
One of the most flavorful, delicious ways to prepare Roasted Butternut Squash! Roasted with apples, bacon, pecans and shallots, this savory and slightly sweet side-dish is easy enough for a weeknight meal, and fancy enough to accompany your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner! Roasted Butternut Squash Medley with Apples Bacon & Pecans Have you had roasted butternut squash recently? As soon as fall rolls around, this delicious and flavorful squash begins to appear in the grocery stores and farmers markets. It is a fantastic golden vegetable that pairs perfectly with beef, pork and poultry, but especially turkey! That's right - when roasted with a few other sweet and savory ingredients, this butternut squash becomes an amazing side dish that will be a … [Read more...]
Coconut Fudge with Macadamia Nuts
If you're a coconut lover, this coconut fudge recipe is for you! Made with white chocolate, coconut and macadamia nuts this fudge makes for the most amazing sweet, rich treat! This coconut fudge with macadamia nuts is perfect for the holidays! Do you love a great fudge recipe during the holidays? All different flavors and lots of add-ins, like nuts, OREO's, candies and more! My new favorite fudge creation is this Coconut Fudge with Macadamia Nuts. Made with just a few simple ingredients, it's made in the microwave. No saucepans or candy thermometers needed! This fudge has very similar flavors like my White Chocolate Coconut & Macadamia Nut Cookies. Much like my cookies, this fudge has a white chocolate base. It's simply melted in the microwave with … [Read more...]
Crockpot Chocolate Candy
This Crockpot Chocolate Candy with Almonds is a delicious treat that is great during the holidays or any time you're craving chocolate! Made with just 4 ingredients and your slow cooker, this easy to make Christmas candy recipe is perfect for the holidays! The EASIEST Crockpot Chocolate Candy Recipe Hands down, this is probably one of my all-time favorite Christmas candy recipes, with my Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies and my Salted Caramel Fudge Cups coming in a close second. This Crockpot Chocolate Candy is completely decadent and delicious and its so darn easy to make! With just four ingredients, all you need to do is add these to your crock pot or slow cooker, and let it do the work for you! The Easy Steps to Making this Crockpot … [Read more...]
Cranberry Bliss Fudge
If you like the Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars, then you'll LOVE this Cranberry Bliss Fudge! Made with white chocolate, lemon zest, and bejeweled with cranberries, it will be your new favorite holiday treat. The perfect Christmas fudge recipe! Cranberry Bliss Fudge How I came up with this delicious Cranberry Bliss Fudge: A couple weeks ago, while I was at Starbucks, I indulged in one of their delicious Cranberry Bliss Bars. If you've never had one before, they are quite delicious. It's like a blondie, flavored with lemon, cranberries and white chocolate chunks, and then topped with a delicious cream cheese frosting and topped with more white chocolate chunks, lemon zest and cranberries. Starbucks also cleverly cuts these treats into delicious little triangles, … [Read more...]
Salted Caramel Fudge Cups
Caramel and chocolate come together to make one incredibly delicious treat! With just four ingredients, these Salted Caramel Fudge cups are soft, gooey, sweet and really easy to make! If you don't already know, I'm a lover of salty-sweet treats. I also adore caramel and chocolate - specifically, dark chocolate. With this in mind, I'm always looking for delicious, easy ways to bring these together in one ultra-delicious bite of goodness. That's how these Salted Caramel Fudge Cups came to be. For me, when making candies and fudge, especially during the holidays, they have to be easy to make. I'm not really willing to mess around with candy thermometers, and multiple steps for tempering chocolate. Luckily, I've created a candy that is super-easy … [Read more...]
How to Cook A Moist Turkey
Here's how to cook a moist turkey for Thanksgiving! Are you hosting Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving or Christmas this year? I'll show you how to cook a moist turkey in just three easy steps. I'll show you how to brine a turkey, which is the secret to getting a juicy and flavorful bird every time! After hosting several Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, I've discovered how to cook a moist turkey by brining. Once you learn how to brine a turkey, your holiday bird moist, juicy and flavorful when you do the right things ahead of time. Brining your turkey is probably one the easiest ways to add some great flavor and moisture to your bird. Once you brine a turkey, you'll never go back! I'm going to show you three easy steps on how to cook a moist turkey for your … [Read more...]