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Category: RECIPES – Treats

  • Cathy’s Grandmother’s Famous Caramels

    Last Christmas there was a lot of buzz going around about caramels. A friend of mine invited me over to make Christmas goodies with her. The much talked about caramels were on the list. I am glad she knew what she was doing because I definitely did not have a clue. The caramels were a…

  • Pear and Ginger Crisp

    This recipe comes from a Cooking Light Cookbook. I made it for a dinner party we hosted one Christmas. Since then Pear and Ginger Crisp has become a Holiday tradition. Filling: 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup water 1 1/2 tsp grated lemon peel 2 tbsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp ground ginger 2 1/2…

  • My Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes

    I love eating chocolate chip cookies just these gourmet cookies delivered for my friend. So I want to share with you two of my favorite chocolate chip cookie recipes. The first one produces thick gooey chocolate morsels while the bottom recipe results are thinner and crispy. David Lebovitz: The Great Chocolate Chip Cookie Source: The…

  • Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies

    I have searched and searched for THE sugar cookie recipe. Some are too wet to handle. Others too bland. Still more are good but I want a keeper. One that will be passed down. For Halloween the kids wanted to make Halloween shaped sugar cookies. So determined with a purpose I set out to uncover…

  • Brigittine Monks Fudge

    Quite a few years ago my mother-n-law and I were watching a special on the Brigittine Monk’s. Nestled in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, the Brigittine Monks go about supporting themselves on the sales of some of the world’s most delicious fudge. They use only the best ingredients including fresh dairy butter, real cream, pure chocolate and,…

  • Pumpkin Pie Bars

    Joy the Baker is at it again with these delicious Pumpkin Pie Bars she adapted from Kraft. 1-1/3 cups flour 3/4 cup granulated sugar, divided 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) cold butter or margarine 1 cup old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats, uncooked 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese,…

  • Mom’s Coconut Cake

    My mom’s coconut cake was probably my favorite part of Thanksgiving. My dad’s birthday is November 24th. It became a tradition to celebrate his birthday on Thanksgiving Day with a coconut cake. 1 white cake mix 1 1/4c light Karo syrup 2 egg whites 1 tsp vanilla 1 box cook/serve vanilla pudding 1 pkg Coconut…

  • Mom’s Pumpkin Pie

    This is my moms pumpkin pie recipe. It is from the Libby pumpkin can. On Rare occasions I find a recipe from a box or can that is actually quite delicious. I have had many comments on how good it is and if they can have the recipe. I am a failure at pastry dough…

  • Thanksgiving Butternut Squash Pie

    I got my pumpkin fix. Now it is time move on. I have heard of sweet potato pie but never a squash pie. I thought it would be a nice change to our Thanksgiving dinner this year. From Pittsburgh Needs Eated adapted from David Lebovitz’s Room for Dessert Makes one 10-inch pie 2 pounds butternut…

  • Fall Harvest Pumpkin Roll

    This recipe comes from a woman I met in Baybrook Texas. I wish I could remember her name because she really deserves the recognition. She is one of those die hard Christmas bakers but her goodies are the ones you look forward to all year. I have tried other versions of the pumpkin roll but…