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Cherry Chocolate Cheesecakes

The hidden cherry center in these Cherry Chocolate Cheesecakes will make everyone smile when they bite into these sweet little chocolate treats.

Cherry Chocolate Cheesecakes cut in half on a small white plate.

Hey, there cheesecake fans.  Yeah, I'm talking to you.  These Cherry Jubilee Chocolate Cheesecakes are going to blow your cheesecake lovin' minds.

You totally need to try these cherry filled cheesecake cupcakes sometime this holiday season.

I love how plain and chocolatey they look, but then one bite and you realize there is so much more to them!!!  

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Chocolate Peppermint Fudge

This easy Chocolate Peppermint Fudge will steal the spotlight at any holiday party when you show up with it. Dark chocolate fudge topped with a peppermint patty topping will get smiles from everyone.

A white plate full of Chocolate Peppermint Fudge with blue and white sprinkles.

I am so sorry to do this to you again.  No, I'm really not that sorry.

Are you guys completely tired of my peppermint obsession yet?  Honest, I have tried jumping off this peppermint train that I am riding.  I did share gingerbread, eggnog, and peanut butter recently...but, I just keep coming up with more fun and exciting recipes that use peppermint.

I kind of get a one track mind when I get obsessed on something. Just ask my hubby about the scrapbook phase, the card making phase, and the current food prop phase.  He will just roll his eyes and tell you that I am a crazy lady.  It's a good thing he loves me.  He puts up with me and my "hobbies" that change all the time.

How about I promise that I won't take up your feed again with peppermint. At least not any more this week.  I can't make any promises for next week.

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Peppermint Brownies

Make a pan of the best Peppermint Brownies the next time you get a chocolate and peppermint craving. Homemade brownies topped with peppermint chip frosting is the way to go this holiday season.  

Two Peppermint Chip Brownies stacked together on a white plate.

Yes, that is a homemade brownie staring you down.  And yes, that is peppermint fudge frosting calling your name. You are welcome!

Lately I have been craving peppermint like crazy.  I guess that's only logical because Christmas is coming quickly!  I seriously do not have anything done this year.

Ok, so that's not totally true.  We put up the trees, lights, and decorations in the house. And my my hubby put the lights on the house yesterday. Of course, we haven't plugged them in yet, so I sure hope they still work from last year.

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Amaretto Pecan Cookie Dough Truffles

Add these easy no bake Amaretto Pecan Cookie Dough Truffles to your holiday cookie trays this year.  They are the perfect bite-sized treat to satisfy that sweet tooth.

Amaretto Pecan Cookie Dough Truffles - these easy no bake cookie dough bites are loaded with pecans and dipped in dark chocolate. Make this easy recipe to add to cookie trays for the holidays! #nobake #cookiedough #pecan #truffles

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 My in-laws used to live near an outlet candy store. So any time they would come visit us or we would visit them, they would have bags and bags of candy and nuts for us to munch on.

One of my absolute favorite candies from that store are the dark chocolate covered amaretto pecans.  I seriously could eat an entire bag of them and not feel guilty at all.  They are seriously so good!

It's true your tastes change as you get older because growing up I did not like to eat nuts of any kind.  The only way I would eat nuts was in a fluffernutter sandwich.  Peanut butter counts as eating nuts, right?

Slowly as I got older, I started to like peanut M&M's.  Gradually, I started to branch out and try new nuts.  Now I will actually eat a few kinds of nuts all by themselves.

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Peppermint Mocha Scones

Coffee, chocolate, and peppermint make these Peppermint Mocha Scones a delicious breakfast or afternoon treat.  Grab a cup of coffee and take some time to enjoy one or two this afternoon.

A Peppermint Mocha Scone with white frosting on a white plate.

This time of year I go a little bit over board with the peppermint treats. Is anyone else with me?

I look for every single way I can get that peppermint goodness into my baking. Fudge, cookies, and popcorn have been given the peppermint treatment in our kitchen this month.   And so far, there is no end in sight for my peppermint cravings. Those stretchy pants are not going anywhere right now.

Up until now breakfast had been the one meal that had been safe from my peppermint addiction...

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Chicken Noodle Soup

Warm up with a bowl of easy Chicken Noodle Soup on those chilly winter nights. In just 30 minutes you can enjoy a homemade chicken soup loaded with noodles, veggies, and chunks of chicken. This classic comfort food is perfect when you are cold or feeling under the weather.

A white bowl filled with homemade chicken noodle soup.
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There is just something so comforting about a bowl of hot soup when the weather is frightful outside.  I love how it warms you up from the inside out. 

We enjoy making this creamy tomato soup or this broccoli cheese soup when it starts to get chilly here. Although, I think this easy chicken noodle soup is my all time favorite.

Sometimes the easiest recipes are the best. This one is ready in minutes and has so much flavor. It's sure to become a family favorite.

Why This Soup is Best

Skip the canned soup! Chicken noodle soup is one of the easiest soups to make. It's perfect when the weather outside is chilly or when you are feeling a little bit under the weather.

  • Quick and Easy - Enjoy all the flavor of a homemade soup in a shorter amount of time.
  • Ready in 30 Minutes - Using a few store bought ingredients like chicken broth and rotisserie chicken gets this soup on your table sooner.
  • Healthy and Hearty - This soup is full of protein and veggies. Plus, there are no chemicals or preservatives, so you can feel great about serving your family this easy soup.
  • Better than Store Bought - Once you see how quickly you can make chicken noodle from scratch, you will never buy canned soup again.
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Peppermint Oreo Cookies

These easy Peppermint Oreo Cookies are loaded with cookie chunks and peppermint chips, making them taste amazing!  Make a batch for your family this holiday season and watch how quickly they disappear. 

A white doily with three oreo peppermint crunch cookies stacked on it with a bite out of the top cookie
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A few years ago I made these chocolate mint cookies, and I have been dreaming about them recently.  They seriously taste like a deep fried mint Oreo, and they are heavenly!

For the holidays, I decided to make a peppermint version. And oh my word! These peppermint cookies and cream cookies are seriously one of the best Christmas cookies you will make this year!

They are so easy to make because they start with a box cake mix. I have a serious love affair with easy cake mix cookies!

Why These Oreo Cookies Are The Best

  • Easy to make with just a few ingredients.
  • Stay soft for days making them the perfect cookie to ship to loved ones.
  • Loaded with Oreo cookie chunks and peppermint crunch chips!
  • Tastes like Christmas in a cookie! 
  • Get rave reviews from everyone who tries them.
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White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Fudge

This White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Fudge has two layers of fudge swirled with Reese's peanut butter cups.  Add this easy no bake treat to your holiday dessert list.  I promise you will not regret it.

3 pieces of White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Fudge on a white doily.

Do you bake treats with your family during the holidays?  One of our family traditions is to pick one day during December and bake together.

I usually come up with a list of cookies and fudge that will be made for our cookie trays.  There are certain cookies like these Peanut Butter Cup Cookies and these Oreo Peppermint Crunch Cookies that just have to be on that list every year, but we usually add a few new ones too.

Then each family member picks which one they want to put together.  They get to make "their" cookie from start to finish.

That also means they are the first one to taste test that cookie and first to eat any leftover candy. It's a rough job, but someone has to do it.

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Chocolate Mint Pudding Cookies

Add these festive Chocolate Mint Pudding Cookies to your holiday cookie trays this month and watch them disappear.  Soft cookies loaded with candies and sprinkles are always a fun treat to share.

3 Chocolate Mint Pudding Cookies on a white plate covered in green, red, and white sprinkles.

Have you started collecting the cookie recipes that you want to make this month for parties and events?  Each year at the beginning of December, I start to compile "the list".

This is a list of cookies, candies, and treats that I want our family to make for the holidays.  Usually we try to make about ten different things because we like to package them up and give them to friends, and our family brings them to parties.

Usually, this list consists of recipes that we have made for years, but each year, I also choose one or two new recipes to add to the top ten holiday treats of the month.

Right now, these Christmas Blondies and these Chocolate Chip Cherry Cookies have jumped to the top of the must-make holiday baking list.  

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Tiramisu Cookie Cups

A creamy coffee filling and a chocolate-covered coffee bean make these Tiramisu Cookie Cups a fun treat to share with coffee lovers.

Sugar cookie cups topped with espresso whipped cream and coffee beans.
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Most mornings, you will find my husband and me sitting on our back porch with cups of coffee while we read. Of course, before actually drinking my coffee, I have to take a picture and share it on my Instagram stories.

I don't know why I started doing that, but my husband just shakes his head every time he sees me taking my coffee shot.

He is actually shaking his head at all the cream I use in my coffee, not the picture. He says coffee is meant to be enjoyed black, but I do not agree with him.

The only time he wants his coffee to have cream and sugar is when he eats tiramisu, one of his favorite desserts.

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