It was the first time we were let loose down that sparkly Christmas aisle, and we fell in love with everything we saw. There wasn’t an empty branch on the whole tree by the time we were done! We were so proud of our tree that we called up my parents, and even our grandparents, and invited them over for dinner that night, just so they could admire our very first Christmas tree.
Here’s the step by step, just in case you need it!
Easy Christmas Tree Brownies
These Christmas Tree Brownies are SO EASY and don’t they look adorable?! Just cut the brownies into triangles, add a candy cane trunk, squeeze on some icing, and sprinkle on your favourite toppings! Seal them in an air tight container, and the icing will harden overnight. They travel well and make a great treat for a Christmas party! Oh, and did I mention, they make me SO HAPPY!
Serves: 12
Ingredients
- 1 box Brownie Mix
- 1 tub white vanilla icing
- green food colouring
- small round sprinkles
- small star sprinkles
- candy canes
Instructions :
Get the full instructions this Recipe @ onelittleproject.com
Easy Christmas Tree Brownies to Celebrate With Your Family
This Cranberry Christmas Cake is one of those recipes that is an instant favorite every single time someone new tastes it.
Tart cranberries, sweet buttery cake, and a fantastic texture all combined to basically beg me to eat another piece.
This is an absolutely perfect cake that takes very little effort to make. No icing, no topping, nothing else is necessary at all. It was reminiscent to me of a coffee cake in texture but much lighter than the typical heavy version.
This might be the only cake I’ve ever tasted that basically screams holidays to me. It is pure heaven to eat.
I made nine different desserts for a Thanksgiving event the first year I made this cake and this was my absolute favorite, by far. That hasn’t changed in the 5 or more years since we first tried this cake.
While I have no problem sending almost all other leftover sweets home with friends and family, I always save a few small pieces of this once just for myself. This Cranberry Christmas Cake is one of my all-time favorite treats to enjoy with Cafe con Leche in the morning, afternoon or evening.
Cranberry Christmas Cake
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 1 hr 5 mins
Tart fresh cranberries and sweet buttery cake are perfectly combined in this popular Christmas dessert!
Course: Dessert
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 252 kcal
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup butter softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups all-purpose flour see note below for gluten-free alternative
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
Instructions :
Get the full instructions this Recipe @ barefeetinthekitchen.com
Cranberry Christmas Cake Must Try!
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The inspiration for these cupcakes came from my favorite flavor of frozen yogurt, Salted Caramel Pretzel. I would always get that flavor on our yogurt date nights and top it with Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and more salted caramel. Tyler would always get strawberry with gummy bears. I made fun of him for that. Who want’s hard gummy bears on their frozen yogurt? But he always made fun of mine too.
There’s something about that salty sweet combination, especially when paired with chocolate that is irresistible.
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A chocolate cupcake with salted caramel frosting and pretzels make a fun salty sweet treat.
Author: Mallory
Serves: 20 cupcakes
INGREDIENTS
For the chocolate cupcakes
- 1 cup water
- ⅔ cup cocoa
- 1 tsp vinegar
- ½ cup butter, softened slightly
- 1 and ¼ cup white sugar
- ¼ cup + 1 T vegetable oil
- 2 eggs +1 egg yolk
- 1 and ¾ cup all purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp baking soda
For the salted caramel buttercream
- ¾ cup softened butter
- 3 and ½ cups powdered sugar
- ⅔ cup salted caramel sauce, room temperature
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1-2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk, room termperature
- mini pretzel twists, for decorating
INSTRUCTIONS :
Get the full instruction this recipe @ chocolatewithgrace.com
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SALTED CARAMEL PRETZEL CUPCAKES
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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BUCKEYES AND PEANUT BUTTER BALLS?
In most recipes, the only difference is how they are dipped in chocolate. Buckeyes are only partially dipped in chocolate, leaving the peanut butter showing on the top. That way they look like the nuts from the buckeye tree. Peanut Butter Balls are traditionally covered in chocolate. (see the picture below.) This was one I messed up on and dipped the entire peanut butter ball in chocolate.
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PREP TIME 2 hours
TOTAL TIME 2 hours
Buckeyes, also known as Peanut Butter Balls have a smooth peanut butter center and are dipped in chocolate for a fun treat.
Author: Mallory
Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Serves: about 40
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- 12 oz (1½ cups) creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 pound (4 cups) powdered sugar
- 16 ounces semi sweet chocolate (you can use chocolate chips or your favorite brand of dark chocolate)
- ¼ cup shaved paraffin wax.
INSTRUCTIONS :
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VERY DELICIOUS BUCKEYES (PEANUT BUTTER BALLS)
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Peaches have to be my absolute favorite fruit to eat fresh in season and I’m starting a love affair with browned butter. It is tempting to substitute it in every recipe calling for plain old butter. That rich, nutty flavor is enchanting, and is perfect paired with a sweet, juicy peach.
These Brown Butter Peach Cupcakes rank up there as one of my favorite cupcakes ever.
BROWN BUTTER PEACH CUPCAKES
Serves: 18 cupcakes
INGREDIENTS
For the Cupcakes
- ¾ cup butter
- 1 cup peach puree*
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup white sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 2 cups finely diced peaches
For the Frosting
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup peach puree*
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 5-6 cups powdered sugar
INSTRUCTIONS :
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BROWN BUTTER PEACH CUPCAKES
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This bread is extremely quick. I guess that why they call it quick bread. It only takes 10 minutes to stir up. The longest part is the baking, but that’s hand-off time. In other words, time that you can use to fold the laundry. None of the ingredients are unusual for quick bread. Except maybe the Greek yogurt, which gives it a very moist consistency. Start with the oven temperature higher at 375 F degrees, and then 20 minutes into the baking time lower it to 350 F. I am not sure the science behind it, but I have found it makes for nicer, domed muffins and quick breads without sunken middles.
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Author: Mallory
INGREDIENTS
- ⅓ cup butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 T lemon juice
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 1 & ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup Sour Cream or Plain Greek yogurt
- 2 T lemon zest
- 1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 2 T lemon juice
INSTRUCTIONS :
Get the full instruction this recipe @ chocolatewithgrace.com
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LEMON BLUEBERRY BREAD
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Rhubarb bars with a shortbread crust and tangy rhubarb custard filling are a fun, easy spring dessert. Browse my blog for all the best rhubarb recipes on the internet.
Last week I officially declared spring was here. On the way to work I would admire the emerald pastures and misty green hills in the distance. Finally, the brown grayness of winter has given way to a brilliant spring, and I have been enjoying every second of it. The hundreds of fresh produce stands in the county are opening and selling beautiful produce still fresh with dew from the fields. Asparagus and rhubarb are some of my favorites. And it seems that spring is the only time you can find rhubarb. Unless you freeze some for next year, which I’m going to try and do.
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PREP TIME 15 mins
COOK TIME 45 mins
TOTAL TIME 1 hour
Rhubarb bars with a shortbread crust and tangy rhubarb custard filling are a fun, easy spring dessert. Visit my blog for all the best rhubarb recipes on the internet.
Author: Mallory
Serves: 24 bars
INGREDIENTS :
For the crust
- 1 and ½ cups flour
- ¾ cup cold butter, cubed
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
For the filling
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups white sugar, you may reduced this down to one cup if you prefer more tart dessert
- ½ cup flour
- ½ tsp salt
- 4 cups rhubarb, diced
INSTRUCTIONS :
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EASY RECIPES DELICIOUS RHUBARB BARS
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So I meant to post these recipes before Christmas, but I decided time with my family and friends was more important than writing about cookies, so I’m sharing these treats with you now. And the timing may be perfect, because while treats abound in December, who doesn’t need some baking inspiration in January , especially soft chocolately, minty, warm-from-the-oven inspiration.
Tyler got me a new camera lens for Christmas, so even though I shot these pictures a week ago, I had to pull them out of the freezer and test out my new lens! I’m loving it!
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PREP TIME 20 mins
COOK TIME 10 mins
TOTAL TIME 30 mins
Andes Mint Cookies are a soft-baked chocolate cookie loaded with Andes Mint pieces and spread with an extra layer of mint goodness. They're amazing straight from the oven.
Author: Mallory
Recipe type: Dessert
Serves: 18 cookies
INGREDIENTS
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ½ cup white sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon mint extract
- 1 egg
- 1 cup flour
- ½ cup cocoa
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup Andes mint baking pieces
- 24 Andes mints
Instructions :
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ANDES MINT COOKIES
Delicious chicken breasts smothered in fresh mozzarella cheese, chopped artichokes, tomatoes, fresh basil, and baked to perfection! I love Mediterranean style recipes this time of the year (Spring – Summer). And, as the temperatures get warmer outside, I always crave something that’s light and lean, yet delicious, flavorful, and satisfying. This Mediterranean style Tomato Basil Artichoke Chicken fits the bill! Perfect with a glass of wine!
The recipe couldn’t be easier to make. The prep takes only 15 minutes, and then you just bake the chicken for a total of 30 or 40 minutes.
Tomato Basil Artichoke Baked Chicken
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Total Time 55 mins
Mediterranean style dinner recipe with lots of healthy ingredients. Tomatoes, basil, artichokes are smothered with Parmesan and Mozzarella cheeses and baked on top of chicken breasts in a casserole dish. Easy recipe!
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400 kcal
Author: Julia
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts 1.8 to 2 lb total, if chicken breasts are large, use 2 and half them horizontally
- salt
- Italian seasoning herbal
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 14 oz artichokes hearts
- 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
- 1 roma tomato chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese shredded
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese sliced
DIRECTIONS :
Get the full Directions @ juliasalbum.com
TOMATO BASIL ARTICHOKE BAKED CHICKEN
They are naturally gluten-free, low-carb, keto, and paleo, whole30 & dairy-free without the cheese or sour cream. I find the outer leaves of Iceberg lettuce makes the best wraps, they are crisp and pliable and the leaves are large enough to make decent size wraps.
TURKEY TACO LETTUCE WRAPS
0 Freestyle Points 255 calories
TOTAL TIME: 45 minutes
This is my go-to turkey taco recipe. It’s delicious and light – On nights I want to go low-carb, I forgo the taco shells and use lettuce wraps instead!
INGREDIENTS:
- 1.3 lbs 99% lean ground turkey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 small onion, minced
- 2 tbsp bell pepper, minced
- 3/4 cup water
- 4 oz can tomato sauce
- 8 large lettuce leaves from Iceberg lettuce
- (optional) 1/2 cup shredded reduced fat cheddar (omit for Whole 30)
DIRECTIONS :
Get the full Directions @ skinnytaste.com
TURKEY TACO LETTUCE WRAPS
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