• Christmas Chex Mix
    Snacks

    Christmas Chex Mix

    It isn’t Christmas unless there is Christmas Chex Mix at arm’s reach…..at all times! This snack hits the spot and pairs great with accompanying sweet Christmas cookies. Instead of the Chex cereal trinity….I replace corn Chex with bugles! Why?…..well…..it just tastes better…..who doesn’t love bugles? Ha! Also, I LOATHE regular bagel chips in my Chex mix…..we ALL know the rye bagel chips are the best…..Team Rye ALL THE WAY! I only make my Chex mix one time during the year (hence…..Christmas) which makes it a recipe I always look forward to during the Holidays. To begin, preheat your oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. In a large stock pot, mix the…

  • Christmas Pinwheel Slice And Bake Sugar Cookies
    Cookies

    Christmas Pinwheel Slice And Bake Sugar Cookies

    This cookie brings out the magic of Christmas in everyone…..a colorful design creates joy in every bite! This cookie recipe is SO FUN to make! It is very satisfying to see the pinwheel design before baking as well as after…..these are one of my kids’ favorite Christmas cookies! I kid you not…..they taste just like the grocery store slice and bake cookies (you know, the ones with the bunny/pumpkin/Christmas tree designs in the middle) BUT SO MUCH BETTER! The crunchy nonpareils on the outside sets this cookie over the top! Needless to say…..I am obsessed with everything this cookie has to offer! Make these cookies for any school/work party and…

  • Poppy Seed And Lemon Zest Rugelach Cookies
    Cookies

    Poppy Seed And Lemon Zest Rugelach Cookies

    I tasted Poppy Seed Rugelach Cookies for the fist time during my first pregnancy with my oldest; about eight or so years ago…..and well…..that pregnancy craving has stuck and I doubt it is going anywhere soon, ha! I love any and EVERYTHING with poppy seeds…..I mean, ya’ll…..if I was to have one last meal before I die, it would hands-down be a bacon, egg and cheese on a toasted everything bagel (my absolute favorite food in the entire world)…..so, it only makes sense that I was instantly addicted to poppy seed rugelach…..right? RIGHT! This cookie is more along the lines of a pastry and I am okay with that. The…