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…
Boozy Bourbon Balls
These Boozy 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 (I…
Hazelnut Crescents
These Hazelnut Crescents are one of my favorite Christmas cookie recipes. My Nana made these every year, but she would often use walnuts. You can use any nut you love, I happen to be a big hazelnut fan. I’m thinking that these would be amazing drizzled in melted bittersweet chocolate. I should have thought of…
Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes
*Update: This giveaway is over, so the entry form has been removed from the post. I’m so excited for this week! Do you want to know why?! Not only am I sharing a recipe for decadent dark chocolate peppermint cupcakes, but I’m also a part of a fabulous group of bloggers hosting an amazing holiday…
Soft Gingerbread
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. There is something special about receiving a gift that someone took time to create…
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…
