Need a last minute gift for the holidays? Try making some homemade Kahlua! All you need are five ingredients and a decorative bottle for a great hostess gift. My Aunt Kay gave me this recipe for Homemade Kahlua many years ago and it's so simple to make. Whether you drink it alone over ice, mix it in your favorite beverage like a White Russian or cook with it, like I did with this crock pot recipe, Kahlua is a popular favorite coffee liquor. How do you make Kahlua? To ... Read More about DIY Homemade Kahlua
Spinach Artichoke French Bread Pizza
If you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, these Spinach Artichoke French Bread Pizza's are it. You can also use the topping as a dip for snacking too! If you're like me, by Friday night I'm usually wiped and don't want to fuss over a big dinner. The girls are usually coming and going as their social calendar has taken precedence over mine at this point and my husband is still working late. So I like to make things that are fast, easy and can be reheated ... Read More about Spinach Artichoke French Bread Pizza
Homemade Irish Cream Liqueur
Learn how to make traditional Irish Cream liqueur at home with a few simple ingredients. It's delicious, easy to make and makes a great hostess gift during the holidays! This technically isn't "baking" but I did need to make some of those Bailey's Irish Cream Truffles that are on my list. This Irish Cream makes the perfect last minute hostess gift or just to have some for holiday baking or entertaining. INgredients needed When making this recipe for Irish Cream, make sure to buy ... Read More about Homemade Irish Cream Liqueur
Oatmeal Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies
Add these Oatmeal Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies to your holiday baking list. They're moist, super flavorful and great for dunking! Oatmeal Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies are my FAVORITE cookie to make for the holidays. They're so easy and taste incredible. Maybe it's because of the pecans (I just love them!) but they really are very good. How do you make Oatmeal Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies? For this recipe you'll need butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, baking soda, ... Read More about Oatmeal Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate Chip Candy Cane Biscotti
I started off thinking I was going to make a plain chocolate chip biscotti but when I reached in the cabinet for the vanilla extract, I accidentally grabbed peppermint extract instead. So, I changed up this recipe a little bit to make it a little more festive (at least color wise). I split the dough and colored half of it red, then twisted the two together to look like a candy cane. Once I cut it, it really doesn't look like a candy cane but it's minty, chocolatey and the girls will love it! ... Read More about Chocolate Chip Candy Cane Biscotti
Almond Toffee Biscotti
I wanted to try out a new biscotti recipe and my eldest daughter wanted toffee bits in it. I have to say, it was an excellent choice! During the holidays, I love to try a little bit of everything, who doesn't right? So I tend to make my treats a little smaller than a recipe calls for so that it gives me and my guests the opportunity to try many different kinds of treats without feeling as guilty. Almond Toffee Biscotti 2 c. All-Purpose Flour 1/2 c. Granulated Sugar 1/2 c. Brown Sugar 1/2 ... Read More about Almond Toffee Biscotti