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Buffalo Chicken Tots

Add a spicy twist to your favorite pan of nachos with these Buffalo Chicken Tots. The combination of crispy tater tots, buffalo chicken, and melted cheese make these totchos the perfect game day food.

A black pan filled with cheesy tater tots and buffalo chicken.

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Our family absolutely loves anything buffalo chicken. In fact, the most requested appetizer every month is buffalo chicken dip.

So when I saw buffalo chicken tots on the menu at Friar's Nook in Magic Kingdom, I had to try them. After all I love tater tots and I love buffalo chicken, so the dish sounded magical.

One of my favorite things to do is recreate Disney recipes, so a pan of those buffalo totchos had to happen when I got home. It's a great way to enjoy the magic of the Parks when you can't be there.

What are Totchos?

Totchos are nachos made with tater tots. The crispy tots take the place of chips and are covered in cheese and all your favorite toppings.

Why You Will Love Them

A pan of loaded buffalo chicken totchos combines buffalo chicken with crispy tater tots. They are amazing and so delicious and can be served as a full meal or as an appetizer.

The key to this totchos recipe is the crispy tot base. Use your oven or air fryer to bake them before loading with all the toppings.

They are made with just a few ingredients.
Easy meal prep that can be done in minutes.
Change up the toppings based on your preferences.
Great game day appetizer!

Other buffalo chicken recipes that you may enjoy is this buffalo chicken salad, these buffalo chicken calzones, or this buffalo chicken pizza.

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Merry Christmas 2022

Family Christmas card picture with text.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from our family to yours!

We are so thankful for your continued support as we share dinner and dessert recipes with you each week. Thank you for visiting our site and making our recipes with your families. We love getting emails and comments from everyone who tries our recipes. Your support makes what we do in the kitchen so much fun!

It's our hope and prayer that during this busy holiday season you are able to relax and enjoy what God has given you. It's easy to get so busy that we forget to slow down and to be present in the moment.

All the decorating, eating, and enjoying friends and family can make us forget the meaning of Christmas. God sent His only Son to show us the way to live and to be our Savior. It makes all those activities we get involved in seem less important.

Let the joy of Jesus fill your heart and mind as you celebrate with your family this week. Merry CHRISTmas and have a wonderful holiday season!

Luke 2:10-11 "I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord."

Luke 2:14 "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth, peace, good will toward men."

No Bake Eggnog Pie

This easy No Bake Eggnog Pie comes together in minutes. Layers of creamy cheesecake and eggnog pudding, set in an Oreo cookie crust, make this a delicious holiday dessert.

This post for no bake eggnog pie was first published in December 2014. It was updated and republished in December 2022.

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We always buy at least 1 carton of eggnog for Christmas. There is just something I love about drinking this thick holiday beverage during the holiday season.

Although my absolute favorite way to use eggnog is in baked goods. Some of my favorites are eggnog cake, these eggnog thumbprints, and this eggnog pie.

The holidays tend to get busy, so I am always looking for quick and easy recipes. This year I used our leftover eggnog in an easy no bake pie that got rave reviews.

Why You'll Love This Eggnog Pie

This no bake eggnog pie is so easy to make in minutes. It's the perfect recipe to make when you want something sweet but don't feel like baking.

The layers come together quickly, creating a light, fluffy pie that tastes like the holidays.

Easy no bake pie recipe that can be made ahead of time.
Great way to use up the leftover eggnog in your fridge.
Perfect dessert for anyone who loves eggnog.
Delicious recipe to share at holiday parties or gatherings.

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Mickey Gingerbread

Bring the magic of Disney to your kitchen this holiday season with Mickey Gingerbread. This gingerbread cookie recipe is easy to follow and is guaranteed to hold its shape while it bakes. Soft and chewy Disney cookies are a magical addition to any dessert tray.

Decorated Mickey Mouse cookies on a tray.

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If you have every visited Disney during the holidays, you know how magical it is. There are decorations at every park, a huge Christmas tree at Magic Kingdom, and sweet holiday treats at every resort and park.

This year my favorite treat were the Mickey gingerbread cookies from Hollywood Studios. They were sweet and had the perfect amount of spice. Plus, they were so stinking cute!

Since visiting Disney is not possible for everyone during the holidays, I have a fun copycat gingerbread recipe, so you can bake your own magic at home.

Why Make Mickey Gingerbread

Gingerbread is always a classic Christmas flavor. Transforming this soft gingerbread cookie recipe into a cute Mickey gingerbread will make your holiday cookie trays even more magical.

Soft, chewy, and perfectly spiced with ginger, cinnamon, and molasses.
Great for cut-outs because it holds shapes well when baked.
Freshly baked gingerbread makes your kitchen smell so good.
Looks and tastes just like the Disney gingerbread cookies.

If you love treats from Disney then you need to try these Mickey rice krispies, these Mickey cake pops, and the famous Dole whip.

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25 Holiday Treats

'Tis the season to bake all the fun and festive sweets. These 25 Holiday Treats are easy to make and fun to share. Whether you need easy desserts for holiday parties or cute treats to give to neighbors and friends, you will find something here.

A collage of holiday treats with a red text box.

It's the most wonderful time of the year. There is something great about spending time with friends and family, buying gifts, and of course, doing holiday baking. From kiss cookies to peppermint fudge, it's the happiest season of all.

During the holidays, I go overboard with sprinkles, colored sugars, and cute treats like candy canes, reindeer, snowmen, and Christmas trees. I love how much fun they add to cookie trays and the holiday table.

Favorite Holiday Treats

All of these homemade treat ideas are easy to make and taste delicious. Plus, many of them are no bake desserts, which is perfect when you are short on time.

Whether you are hosting dinner at your house or you want some easy holiday treats to enjoy while you wrap gifts or watch Christmas movies, here are some of our favorite Christmas recipes for your last minute "baking".

You can also pack these Christmas desserts in tins and give out food gifts. Or load up a cookie tray and share them at parties, so everyone can enjoy the flavors of the season.

Whatever you choose, rest assured that these Christmas treats will bring the magic of the holiday season to those around you.

Happy treat making!

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Peppermint Oreo Fudge

Transform traditional cookies and cream fudge into a holiday favorite. This Peppermint Oreo Fudge is loaded with swirls of peppermint bits and chocolate cookies. It's guaranteed to disappear off dessert trays in a hurry!

A stack of peppermint cookie fudge stacked on a plate.

Fudge is such a fun treat to make during the holidays. I love that it comes together quickly and that you can add so many different flavors to it.

A few of the holiday fudge recipes we love to make during December are these chocolate cherry fudge and this cappuccino fudge. But my absolute favorite Christmas fudge to make and hand out is this cookie and cream fudge with peppermint swirls.

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Why You Will Love Cookies and Cream Fudge with Peppermint

This peppermint fudge is a great holiday treat. You can wrap the fudge in bags or Christmas tins as gifts to give to friends and family.

The smooth white Oreo fudge filled with peppermint is a combination that everyone adores.

A great treat to make when you are short on time.
You only need 5 ingredients for this holiday fudge.
No special tools or candy thermometer is needed.
Easy to customize with your favorite mix-ins.

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Copycat Little Debbie Donut Sticks

These glazed Donut Sticks are a delicious treat that combines a soft, cakey texture with a sweet and irresistible vanilla glaze. Making homemade fried donuts that melt in your mouth is actually easier than you think.

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When our kids were little we lived near a small mom & pop donut shop that had the best donuts. To this day I dream about how their cake donuts would melt in your mouth.

Have you had Little Debbie donut sticks? The texture in those glazed stick donuts remind me of those cake donuts. Over the years I have made copycat recipes for their oatmeal cream pies, banana twins, and cherry cordials, so we had to recreate their donut sticks.

If you have never fried donuts, it's time to learn. I'm here to show you that it is a lot easier than you think.

Why Make Homemade Donut Sticks

Easy to make! The soft and fluffy dough comes together in 10 minutes.
Great recipe for beginners. These donuts do not use yeast, so there is no rise time required.
Tastes like an old fashioned donut! They have a crunch and a crackle on the outside and have a soft cake inside.
A sugary glaze that melts in your mouth. Making donut sticks means there is more surface area for the shiny glaze to stick to.

Looking for baked donuts? Try these baked chocolate zucchini donuts, traditional chocolate donuts, or these glazed apple cinnamon donuts.

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Reese's Christmas Trees

Make the holidays sweeter with homemade Reese's Christmas Trees. Filled with peanut butter, covered in chocolate, and decorated with sprinkles, these candy trees are perfect for sharing.

A decorated peanut butter Christmas tree standing on a white board.

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Since Christmas is in a few weeks, I decided to give our peanut butter balls a fun holiday make over! A few years ago we turned them into cute little peanut butter reindeer. Buckeye balls that look like Rudolph are simply adorable.

This year we decided to turn them into peanut butter trees! Once you try it, you may want to turn your favorite peanut butter ball recipe into these adorable decorated trees too.

Why You Will Love This Christmas Treat

Easy to make with no baking required.
Fun to decorate and tastes amazing!
Great gift for the peanut butter and chocolate lover.
Prettier than a bag of store bought Reese's trees.

These Reese's peanut butter trees will be a great addition to your holiday dessert trays along side of these peppermint Oreo cookies and this chocolate mint Oreo fudge.

You can also wrap them up in small cellophane bags tied with ribbon and give them as gifts or stocking stuffers like these rice Krispie pin wheels.

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Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

Treat your family to a delicious treat with Homemade Cinnamon Rolls. Their soft, fluffy texture combined with a gooey cinnamon sugar swirl makes these cinnamon rolls a must-have for special occasions or even just a cozy weekend breakfast.

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One of our favorite family traditions is having cinnamon rolls for breakfast on Christmas morning. For years we baked Pillsbury rolls from a can because I was afraid to bake with yeast.

I know that a lot of people are like me and scared to make recipes with yeast. Trust me, you can do this. This is an easy cinnamon roll recipe that anyone can make at home.

Why You Will Love These Rolls

The homemade yeast dough is easy to make and only needs one rise time, so this is a great recipe for beginners.
The sweet rolls bake up soft and fluffy with a sweet cinnamon sugar swirl inside.
A sweet vanilla frosting melts down into the cracks and makes the rolls extra gooey.
You can prep them ahead of time, so you can enjoy overnight rolls for breakfast the next day.

Our kids have declared these the best cinnamon rolls ever. So, our new holiday tradition is to make homemade cinnamon rolls for special holidays, birthdays, and Christmas morning.

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Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies

Add a twist to your holiday baking with these Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies. The delicious combination of chocolate chip cookies and chocolate covered cherries is sure to put everyone in the holiday spirit.

A stack of cherry chip cookies on a tray.

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Each year we make a list of cookies that we want to bake during the holidays. These peppermint Oreo cookies and these Christmas kiss cookies are always on the list.

One of my favorite things to get each Christmas is a box of chocolate covered cherries. Chocolate and cherry is a classic flavor combo, so I decided to add it to an oatmeal cookie that topped our cookie list this year.

Why You Will Love Cherry Chip Cookies

Turn a classic oatmeal chocolate chip cookie into a cherry chip cookie by adding a jar of maraschino cherries. The fruit adds a pop of color and a sweet flavor to the cookies.

The dough is easy to make in one bowl.
You can bake the cookies right away. No chilling required.
Great cookie recipe for the holidays.
Soft and chewy and loaded with cherry chocolate goodness.

If you love Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia ice cream, you will love this cherry cookie recipe.

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