Christmas Cookies: Holiday Stars

This cookie won me the Prettiest Cookie prize at the annual Cookie Swap party I attend every year, it’s that pretty. And yummy too! Here’s the recipe that will surely impress especially your kids: HOLIDAY STARS 1 c. sugar 1/2 c. butter 1/4 c. shortening 1 t. vanilla 2 eggs 2 1/2 c. flour 1 … Read more

Easy Dessert – Buckeye Delights

Make sure you have a party to go to the night you make these…you won’t want them hanging around, promise! {photo from BettyCrocker.com} Cookie Base 1    pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix 1/3    cup unsweetened baking cocoa 1/2    cup butter or margarine, softened 1    egg Filling 1/2    cup powdered sugar 1/2   … Read more

Easy Dessert: Ultimate Turtle Cookie Bars

I recently got the Betty Crocker Cookies and Bars magazine and I’ve been relying on it every time I need a sweet something. I’ve found some real winners that I’ll share this week. Here’s the first: Ultimate Turtle Cookie Bars {photo from BettyCrocker.com} Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® chocolate chip cookie … Read more

Valentine’s Treats

Lindsey, my friend over at Cafe Johnsonia, is always concocting delicious creations, especially desserts. Throughout February she has posted some of her favorite Valentine’s dessert recipes, some of them originals. I wanted to share her amazing work with you! Cream-Filled Strawberries Red Velvet Bonbons Chocolate Cinnamon Heart Cookies Wow. Aren’t they beautiful? And I’m sure … Read more