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Peppermint Oreo Icebox Cake

December 23, 2020 By Jocelyn - Leave a Comment

Layers of cookies, no bake cheesecake, and peppermint candies make this Peppermint Oreo Icebox Cake a delicious Christmas dessert. It’s an easy no bake recipe to make for holiday dinners or parties.

Do you have a certain flavor or ingredient that you have to make at certain times of the year? This year I’m torn between peppermint and eggnog. I honestly can’t decide which one I like better right now.

Today I’m sharing one more peppermint dessert before Christmas officially gets here. And you are in luck because this no bake recipe is so easy to make. Seriously, it can be made in under 30 minutes.

All you need are a few ingredients to make a no bake cheesecake and some Oreo cookies with the red filling. Regular ones will totally work too, but the dessert will not be as pretty inside. [Read more…]

Gingerbread Banana Bread

December 22, 2020 By Jocelyn - 1 Comment

Make a loaf of this Gingerbread Banana Bread for an easy breakfast on Christmas morning. The molasses and spices give this banana bread recipe a delicious holiday twist.

Earlier this year I went through a banana bread making phase. It seemed to be the thing to do as we were all at home more than usual. This Peanut Butter Cup Banana Bread still has the number 1 spot as the best one so far.

Then I just seemed to stop making banana bread. Apparently, it is feast or famine with me and banana bread. That and our youngest son kept eating all the bananas before they got ripe enough to bake with.

A few weeks ago we had a few bananas that sat on the counter for way longer than normal, so I decided to give this Sour Cream Banana Bread a fun holiday twist. [Read more…]

Peppermint Meltaways

December 19, 2020 By Jocelyn - Leave a Comment

These Peppermint Meltaways are soft and buttery and melt in your mouth. A pink and white peppermint glaze and crushed peppermint candies make these a great choice for holiday cookie trays.

*I am partnering with Dixie Crystals to bring you this cookie recipe. Click HERE to see the full recipe.

Christmas means it is time to peppermint all the things. Am I right? Peppermint Cheesecake, Peppermint Popcorn, Peppermint Brownies, and of course, now peppermint meltaway cookies.

December is going by way too fast, and that means peppermint season is going to be over before I can even blink. So, I am going to make as many peppermint treats as I can in the next week or two because peppermint is my favorite holiday flavor.

My family is probably going to get a little tired of the pink, red, and white colors and that sweet peppermint flavor, but hey, I only go crazy for this flavor one month out of the year, so it will be ok.

There are enough meats and cheeses and other goodies in the house that they can snack on. That just means more peppermint goodness for me. Woo hoo! [Read more…]

Eggnog Bundt Cake

December 18, 2020 By Jocelyn - 58 Comments

This Eggnog Bundt Cake is the perfect dessert for the eggnog lover in your life. Eggnog in the cake and in the glaze makes this a holiday cake recipe that everyone will remember.

Our two sons and I are the only eggnog drinkers in our house. They get so excited when they see a jug of the creamy goodness in our refrigerator, until they realized that I have a baking plan for that particular eggnog.

But they also know that they get to finish off any of the leftovers when I am finished baking things like these Eggnog Scones or Eggnog Latte Cupcakes.

Over the years, I have gotten smarter and have started buying two cartons of eggnog. One for them to drink right away, and one for me to bake with. It’s a win, win for everyone. [Read more…]

Cherry Mousse Brownie Cake

December 16, 2020 By Jocelyn - 3 Comments

This Cherry Mousse Brownie Cake is so easy to make and tastes amazing. The layers of no bake cherry cheesecake with a chewy brownie crust make it a pretty and delicious dessert to make for the holidays.

*This post is sponsored by Lucky Leaf, but all opinions are my own.

Over the years of making different desserts, I have come to realize that I love desserts with layers. There is something about all the layers that just makes me smile when I cut into one of my creations.

Brownie cakes have quickly become one of my favorite desserts to bring to parties or events. They are easy to make, and I love the texture contrast from the chewy brownie and the creamy mousse filling.

These fancy cakes will have everyone thinking you worked all day in your kitchen. The fact that they are so easy to put together can and will be our little secret.

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Raspberry White Chocolate Cheesecake Parfaits

December 14, 2020 By Jocelyn - Leave a Comment

Raspberry White Chocolate Cheesecake Parfaits are an easy no bake dessert to make for the holidays. The layers of cookies, pie filling, and no bake cheesecake will have everyone reaching for another cup.

*This post is sponsored by Lucky Leaf. As always, all opinions are 100% my own.

Right now my favorite thing to do each morning is to sit on the couch with a blanket and a cup of coffee while I enjoy our decorated Christmas tree.

That makes me wonder an important question. Do you prefer white lights or colored lights on your tree? It is a hot topic around our house.

I’m the only one who prefers all white lights on the tree in our living room. But since I’m the one home all day, they let me have my way. Outside is another story. We do have bushes and palm trees decorated with lots of colored lights there.

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Molasses Crackle Cookies

December 11, 2020 By Jocelyn - 2 Comments

Molasses Crackle Cookies are easy to make and are packed with your favorite spices: cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. The dough comes together quickly, chills in the fridge, and then is rolled in sugar before baking.

The result is a chewy cookie loaded with warm molasses flavor that everyone loves. It is the perfect cookie for holiday cookie trays.

*I am partnering with Dixie Crystals to bring you this cookie recipe. Click HERE to see the full recipe.

I found a new cookie to add to our Christmas baking list. Each year we pick out about 8-10 cookie and candy recipes to make for the holidays.

Most of the recipes we choose are tried and true favorites like these Peanut Butter Cup Cookies and these Peppermint Snowball Cookies. Each year I try to find one or two new recipes to add to our baking day.

These chewy molasses cookies are definitely going on the list from now on. I loved how chewy and delicious they were. [Read more…]

Eggnog Cheesecake Crumble Bars

December 10, 2020 By Jocelyn - 17 Comments

Three times the eggnog makes these easy Eggnog Cheesecake Crumble Bars a fun treat to add to your cookie trays this holiday season.

Every Christmas season I look forward to buying a container of eggnog. Now I realize this drink is one that you either love or hate.

I’m on team love and like to drink a small glass of it every once in a while during the month of December, but usually I buy it for baking things like these Eggnog Sugar Cookie Bars or this Eggnog Cream Pie.

Our oldest son loves eggnog too, so I have to hide it in the fridge. If I don’t hide it, he will drink it all before I get around to baking. I have a bad habit of buying ingredients one day, then not baking my recipe idea until later in the week. [Read more…]

Peppermint Crunch Oreo Truffles

December 8, 2020 By Jocelyn - 76 Comments

Add these Peppermint Crunch Oreo Truffles to your holiday cookie list and watch them disappear in a hurry. The classic Oreo truffles get a holiday make over with Andes peppermint crunch baking chips inside and drizzled on top.

The Andes peppermint crunch baking chips in our pantry have been calling my name for the past few weeks. Bags of these holiday chips are so dangerous to keep on hand, so I have to keep them hidden on the very back shelf.

If I see them, I will open the bag and start munching on them. And when that happens, the bag disappears so quickly. No, not in one night, but let’s just say I have a problem. LOL!

These peppermint pieces are probably my absolute favorite thing to use in Christmas recipes. Some of my all time favorite recipes from the past few years are these Oreo Peppermint Crunch Cookies and this No Bake Peppermint Oreo Cheesecake.

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Candy Cane Pretzel Bark

December 2, 2020 By Jocelyn - 47 Comments

Easy no bake treats are always a great idea during the holidays. This Candy Cane Pretzel Bark only has 3 ingredients and can be made and ready to eat in 10 minutes. It’s the perfect recipe to make for parties or cookie trays.

I love to make about a billion different holiday treats during the holidays. Ok, ok! Maybe a billion is exaggerating slightly. But there are quite a few yummy cookies and candies that get made this month.

During the holidays I tend to make even more sweet treats because we love to make extra goodies like these Chocolate Candy Cane Kiss Cookies or these Peppermint Brownie Truffles to send to friends and family.

With all these sweet treats happening, it gets a little crazy and chaotic in our kitchen. So, I am always trying to find quick and easy ways to simplify some of the treats. [Read more…]

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