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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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Best Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

We have the perfect treat for your! Our Peanut Butter Cup Cookies are a combination of homemade peanut butter cookies and Reese's peanut butter cups. They are so good that they will be gone in minutes. You don't want to miss out on these treats.

Looking for more Reese's treats? You will love this mini peanut butter cheesecake and these Reese's rice krispie treats. 

A white plate with five peanut butter cup cookies topped with holiday sprinkles on it.
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Reese's Cookies

This fun little cookie cup is one that we make every single Christmas.  It's just a basic peanut butter blossom cookie turned into a cute little cookie cup.  

I love that these ones have a peanut butter cup candy in the center.  These Reese's cookies and our chocolate blossom cookies are probably two of my top 5 cookies. They never last very long when we make them. 

So, I better plan on making a few different batches of these peanut butter Christmas cookies for the holidays. I also want to make these white chocolate peanut butter balls and stack them into little snowmen. It's going to be all about the peanut butter treats on Christmas Day.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

These cookies are a delicious combination of two classic treats. They are perfect for any occasion, although they are so good you may want to keep them all to yourself.

You can enjoy these sweet treats anytime or anywhere because they travel well and stay fresh at room temperature for a while. So, whether it's lunchtime or midnight, these peanut butter cup cookies will satisfy your craving whenever it strikes.

This is also a great cookie to ship or mail to loved ones around the world. They package easily, hold their shape, and taste great when they get there.

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Mini Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecakes

These mini Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecakes are a fun and delicious dessert for Thanksgiving dinner parties.  A chocolate cookie crust and two layers of cheesecake taste so good together.

Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecakes - mini cheesecake cupcakes layered with an Oreo cookie crust, chocolate cheesecake, and pumpkin cheesecake. Easy recipe to make for Thanksgiving! #cheesecake #chocolate #pumpkin #thanksgiving #cheesecakecupcakes

As we head into one of the busiest seasons of the year, I want to stop and to be thankful for all the things that God has allowed in our lives.  Sometimes it is easy to only see the negative things around us.  It's easy to loose sight of all the good that we actually have.

I want to remember to be content with everything in my life.  I want to be thankful for the good AND the bad.

Does that mean I am full of joy and a delight to be around all the time?  No way.  I have my bad moments/days/weeks too. It's a daily choice to be joyful in the things God allows me to walk through.

I want to remember to enjoy life just how it is.  It is ok to slow down and relax even when life gets busy.  It is ok to celebrate the little things that happen day to day.

Yes, even those terrible, no good, rotten days.  Celebrate that you made it through in one piece.  Celebrate that you handled it with grace and patience. Celebrate that everyone is still alive.

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Salted Caramel Mocha Bundt Cake

This Salted Caramel Mocha Bundt Cake is the best chocolate cake you will ever make.  Salted caramel and white chocolate drizzles give this moist chocolate bundt cake a fancy and delicious flair.

A white plate with a slice of mocha bundt cake topped with white chocolate, caramel, and sea salt.
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Chocolate Bundt Cake

I like to start my mornings with a big pot of coffee.  It can be 90 degrees and humid outside, and I will still brew hot coffee.  My brain doesn't function without that caffeine jolt first thing in the morning. Plus, the leftover coffee is perfect for making ice cubes for lattes or for baking.  

Did you know you can use cooled coffee in place of liquid in cakes and frosting to add delicious flavor? You cannot taste the coffee flavor in chocolate recipes. It just deepens and enhances the chocolate flavor.  Anything that makes chocolate even better gets an A+ from me.

One of my all-time favorite coffee drinks is this homemade Salted Caramel Mocha, so I wanted to make a chocolate cake with my leftover coffee from the day.  

This chocolate bundt cake is for the serious chocolate lover.  The box of chocolate pudding and mini chocolate chips added to the cake batter make it so moist, decadent, and delicious.

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