I love a nice fruit bread during the holidays. It’s a sweet bread made with candied cherries, citrus peel and sometimes currents or raisins. My favourite part is the cherries, and I had quite a bit of cherries left over from making Cherry Chocolate Kiss Cookies, so I left out the other stuff and just made cherry bread. I also added about a…
Category: Christmas
Christmas Goodies Round-Up
It’s Christmas time! My kids have been anxiously waiting for Christmas ever since Halloween ended. Needless to say it’s been a long wait, but the day is drawing near. Since the holiday season is upon us, so I’d like to share some of the Christmas goodies we’ve been enjoying. Banana Chocolate-Chip BiscottiThis was my first attempt…
Cranberry Sauce
Canadian Thanksgiving has already come and gone, but I’m posting this great recipe for homemade cranberry sauce in time for American Thanksgiving, and of course it’s perfect for Christmas too. I always bought canned cranberry sauce for the holidays because I thought making my own sauce would be too much work. Then this year when…
Spicy Cranberry Raisin Scones
Fill your home with the festive aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg when you bake these lovely scones. 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 1/4 cup granulated sugar 4 tsp baking powder 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/3 cup cold butter 1/4 cup raisins 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1 egg 2/3…
Chocolate-Dipped Shortbread Meltaways
Melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies with toffee bits, dipped in chocolate. 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup icing sugar 2 tsp vanilla 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour1/2 cup corn starch 3/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup toffee Bits1 cup chocolate melting wafers (or chocolate chips) Preheat oven to 350ºF (180ºC). Line cookie sheets with parchment…
Cookie Dough Truffles
Decadent chocolate-chip cookie dough dipped in chocolate. Recipe from Annie’s Eats 8 tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temperature¾ cup light brown sugar, packed2¼ cup all-purpose flour1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk1 tsp. vanilla extract½ cup mini semisweet chocolate chips1½ lb. semisweet (or bittersweet) chocolate, coarsely choppedMini chocolate chips (for garnish) Beat butter and sugar in…
Rolo Cookies
A sinfully delicious brownie-like cookie with an irresistible rolo center. 2 1/2 cups flour 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 cup sugar 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup butter (softened) 2 tsp vanilla 2 eggs 5 packages of Rolos 1/4 cup granulated sugar In a small bowl, combine flour, cocoa and baking…
Peanut Butter Gingersnaps
Combining two great flavours into one incredible cookie. 3/4c all-purpose flour 1/3 c whole-wheat flour 1 tsp baking soda 3 tsp ground cinnamon (divided) 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp ground allspice 1/4 c granulated sugar 1/3 c light peanut butter 3 tbsp butter, softened 1 cup brown sugar 1 egg 1 tbsp molasses 1 tsp…
Grandma’s Pumpkin Pie
Here’s my grandmother’s pumpkin pie recipe. The filling is so light and fluffy, almost like a pumpkin mousse. It’s always a big hit at our family gatherings. 1 can evaporated milk 1 14oz can pumpkin puree 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 tbsp butter (melted) 1/8 tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 2 eggs-…
Sugar Cookies
Start your Christmas baking with these soft and buttery sugar cookies. 2/3 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1 tablespoon milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups all-purpose flour Powdered Sugar Icing (optional) Decorative sprinkles and/or small candies (optional) Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a…
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