This tradition started back during Christmas 2011 when my mom got me the Wilton Gingerbread House Mold Pans. They came with the recipe I will share below on how to make your own gingerbread dough from scratch. So I thought, let’s try this out and it has continued every Christmas Eve. SO much tastier than the…
Christmas
Candy Cane Mice
Since I can remember, my mom and I made these for my classmates growing up during the Christmas season. I would hand them out to all my friends during my school holiday party. The tradition has continued with my children. They get so excited to make these every December. In the past, I was the…
Toasted Sweet Pecans
This recipe doesn’t take much effort but it does take time, so you need to be home and near your kitchen for at least an hour. It is so worth it though, and is great for gift giving during the holidays. I personally have continued my mother’s tradition of making big patches and giving them…
Thumbprint Cookies
This is my go to dessert if I ever need to bring anything for an event, host my own event, or around the holidays it is a must to make. It is a pretty healthy dessert. My husband and kids approve too. You will need almonds, rolled oats, whole wheat flour, oil, maple syrup, salt,…