Butter pecan is one of my favorite ice cream flavors, but I’ve never had a butter pecan cake until now. Pecans always remind me of two things: the south and Christmastime. When the smell of roasted pecans filled my apartment,…
12 Days of Christmas: Candy Cane Blossoms
I’ve been spending some time in my hometown and made a batch of these when I was at my parents’ house. My mom took them to work the next day and the cookies disappeared within a few hours. I think…
12 Days of Christmas: Chocolate Coated Candy Canes
Who loves coffee? Who loves chocolate stir sticks for their coffee? You know, those little sticks of candy (cinnamon, orange, lemon, or mint) covered in chocolate? When I was a little kid (and unwise to the joys of coffee) I…
12 Days of Christmas: Santa Hat Cupcakes
I saw a photo of these cupcakes on Pinterest and knew I had to make them! Aren’t they super cute?! By the way, if you are hopelessly addicted to Pinterest like I am, add me as a contact! Let’s be…
12 Days of Christmas: Molasses Cookies
Oh, molasses. Most children today have no idea what it is. The Molasses Swamp has disappeared from the Candy Land board long ago. Molasses, in all its ooey gooey glory, is pretty tasty. I just wish it wasn’t such a…
12 Days of Christmas: Pretzel Rolo Turtles
Hey everyone! Welcome to the 12 Days of Christmas baking extravaganza. For the first twelve days of December, there will be a new recipe posted — most of which will be specific to the holidays. December is one of my…
