I love these soft, delicious homemade apricot tarts and they make a great holiday cookie. I am not a fan of the canned apricot filling, so I created a homemade filling from dried apricots that exceeded my expectations. This filling is also delicious on English muffins or toast for breakfast. For the homemade filling, start…
The Best Boozy Kentucky Bourbon Balls
These Boozy Kentucky Bourbon Balls are also fondly known as “Kentucky Kernels” for the generous amount of Kentucky bourbon used in the recipe. It’s probably been about ten years now since I first tasted one of these decadent confections. I can seriously only eat half of one of these before I feel a sugar rush. …
Hazelnut Crescent Christmas Cookies
Hazelnut Crescent Christmas cookies are a delicate holiday cookie made with unbleached flour, ground hazelnuts, butter, vanilla and sugar. These Hazelnut Crescent Christmas cookies are one of my absolute favorite holiday cookie recipes. My Nana made these every year, but she would often use walnuts. You can use any nut you love, I happen to…
Moist Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes
These moist Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes with peppermint buttercream frosting are the only chocolate cupcake recipe you need this holiday season! These babies are so incredibly moist and the white chocolate truffles stuffed in the middle are an added bonus. Trust me, these cupcakes are worth the splurge! A fun surprise ingredient in these…
Lightened-Up Soft Old Fashioned Gingerbread
A recipe for lightened-up soft old-fashioned gingerbread loaves perfect for entertaining and holiday gifting This month’s Recipe ReDux theme is all about quick breads and fun ways to wrap them up, so I baked my favorite soft gingerbread to share. They make tasty holiday gifts! I love getting food gifts, especially if they are homemade….
Sweet and Spicy Candied Nuts
Sweet and spicy candied nuts are a delicious clean eating snack. Easy to make and completely addictive! They make a great holiday food gift, too. Need a delicious, clean-eating snack for your next party or road trip? This fruit and nut mix is a tasty combination of sweet and savory, with a little kick from the…
