Candy Cane Dessert Squares     Chocolate and peppermint are a winning combination and this holiday dessert is worthy of a blue ribbon! Serve this crowd-sized recipe frozen or refrigerated at your next holiday buffet. Ingredients Crust: 2 cups finely crushed chocolate wafer cookies 1/2 cup butter, melted 3 tablespoons sugar Instructions Butter the bottom of … Continue reading Candy Cane Dessert Squares →

Never-Fail Christmas Fudge           Even if you’ve never made candy before in your life, give this easy fudge recipe a try. True to its name (thanks to the presence of marshmallows), it won’t seize, crumble, or make you tear your hair out. It’s a tasty, homemade treat that’s perfect for Christmastime! This … Continue reading Never-Fail Christmas Fudge →

Cranberry Dream Pie           This icy-cold Cranberry Dream Pie is sure to be a hit at any table. Made ahead of time and waiting in the freezer, it’s like having an ace up your sleeve. FILLING Ingredients 8 ounces cream cheese 1/2 cup heavy cream 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract … Continue reading Cranberry Dream Pie →

Peanut Brittle     Simple, yet delicious, this peanut brittle is a tasty classic. For variety, mix in a cup of almonds with the peanuts! Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/4 cup water 2 cups raw peanuts 1 tablespoon baking soda Instructions Line a baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil. In a … Continue reading Peanut Brittle →

Snowball Cookies         Bring the snow indoors with these classic snowball cookies! This easy recipe has a delicate crunch from the addition of cornmeal. Snowball cookies are perfect with a cup of tea or hot chocolate when you come in from making snowmen or—let’s be realistic—shoveling the driveway!   Ingredients 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) unsalted … Continue reading Snowball Cookies →