Tag: holiday desserts


  • After the success of the blueberry pie Mason’s next request was an apple pie. I admire that he thinks so highly of my baking skills. It is a funny thing when he asks a question and in response to my “I do not know” he tells me “but you are a mom, you know everything.”…

  • Found on Pittsburgh Needs Eated, adapted from America’s Best Lost Recipes. Similar to a bear claw. Makes 2 crescents, each serving 6 Dough: 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour 1 package rapid-rise or instant yeast 1 tsp salt 8 tbsp (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2 inch pieces and chilled 1/4 cup warm evaporated…

  • “A cool alternative to traditional pumpkin pie. If you can find pumpkin ice cream, by all means use that. If not, here’s a quick and easy way to make some using vanilla ice cream, good canned pumpkin and lots of wonderful spices. When you first make the mixture the spices might seem strong, but remember…

  • I got this recipe last year from a friend who got it from a friend. They remind me of Thin Mints. 3/4 cup butter 1 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 2 TBSP water 2 1/2 cup flour 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp baking soda 2 cups choc chips 2 boxes Andes mints (or use…