• Cookies

    Raspberry Almond Thumbprint Cookies

    Buttery with a touch of tang! Raspberry and almond are two flavors that will ALWAYS compliment each other! I absolutely LOVE raspberries…..so, it is only fitting that include a raspberry cookie in my Christmas baking line-up! I do not like overly sugary desserts…..I want a delectable balance. The raspberry jam provides enough sweetness in this cookie to satisfy any sweet-tooth craving! In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch and salt until combined; set aside. Using a stand mixer (with a paddle attachment), beat on medium-high speed the butter, sugar and almond extract until fluffy. Reduce the speed to low and slowly add the dry ingredients into the…

  • Cookies

    Russian Tea Cookies

    One of my absolute favorite cookies! This cookie right here is what I lived for to see in my lunch box days leading up to Christmas break back in the day…..😬 way back in the day. These amazing cookies have many names…..snowballs…..wedding cookies…..with all the variations and recipe change-ups you can think of! However, this recipe…..runs in the fam! Definitely one of my favorite Christmas cookie recipes…..buttery…..nutty…..powdered sugary…..SO GOOD! This recipe is SUPER simple but…..the cookie dough does require refrigeration for four hours before baking. In a stand mixer (with a paddle attachment), cream the butter and sugar. Add the water and vanilla extract; mix thoroughly. Slowly add the flour…

  • Cookies

    Rolled Sugar Cookies With Confectioners’ Sugar Icing

    This sugar cookie recipe has been handed down through generations on my Mom’s side of the family…..and now, I uphold the responsibilty of making these for my family every year! If you are looking for a great recipe (kids activity) to involve your children…..this is it! Kids can choose any cookie cutter under the sun to make their cookies come to life! During Christmas cookie baking, I always tend to favor the star…..however, I use all of the traditional Christmas shapes as well! The SUPER fun part for kids is the ICING! Children can paint their cookies as if they were painting on a canvas. So FUN! To begin, using…