I love this recipe for an old standard - thumbprint cookies. I have always hated the "thumb" part of making thumbprint cookies - my thumbs are not anywhere near the proper shape. Reshaping the imprint halfway thru baking with the back of a measuring teaspoon makes for nice even round hollows to fill with delicious… Continue reading Thumbprint Cookies
Tag: Desserts
Apple Pie Bars
I'm still trying to use up all the fruit from my sister's bridal shower. Had a bag of sliced apples that worked perfectly for these awesome Apple Pie Bars. They taste just like homemade apple pie - but they are much faster. The crust doubles as the streusel topping, which means you don't have to… Continue reading Apple Pie Bars
Nectarine Raspberry Pie
We had a bunch of fruit leftover from my sister's bridal shower this weekend. So, I took the nectarines home, combined them with some raspberries I had in the fridge and tried out a new recipe for pie. It was kind of a complex recipe - but the pie was really good. Very flaky crust… Continue reading Nectarine Raspberry Pie
Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
This is one of my all time favorite cookies to make. First of all, peanut butter cups are like the perfect treat. Bite sized, chocolate/peanut-y deliciousness. The only thing that could make them more perfect is to wrap them in a peanut butter cookie. I once had to remake these cookies three times between Thanksgiving… Continue reading Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
Crispy Peanut Butter Balls
A few days before any family trip I turn into somewhat of a baking monster. Something inside my brain clicks over into crazy bakerlady mode and I make piles of food. Seriously - if the end of the world happens when I'm away somewhere camping, my family will survive for at least 3 months just… Continue reading Crispy Peanut Butter Balls
Christmas in a Cupcake
Yesterday, I spent the day at the hospital. It was a very long day. In the morning, my pastor and his wife came down to pray with my Poppa before surgery and to be of tremendous comfort to me. Pastor Phil offered to buy me a coffee, but since I don't drink it, I declined.… Continue reading Christmas in a Cupcake
Throw Together Peach Crisp
I love fruit crisps. They are so easy and fast...and delicious. I had a few peaches that were rapidly going to turn into fruit fly magnets if I didn't use them tonight, so I threw together this little crisp. Peach Crisp Filling: 4 peaches, sliced medium - no need to get fancy and peel them,… Continue reading Throw Together Peach Crisp
Pumpkin Cheesecake
I make this cheesecake every year at Thanksgiving. Actually, I think I might be un-invited to Thanksgiving if I didn't bring this. It is a perfectly spiced, creamy filling surrounded by delicious graham cracker crust and the sour cream topping just puts it over the top. Pumpkin Cheesecake 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/3… Continue reading Pumpkin Cheesecake
Red Velvet Cake
I made this cake for my sister's 30th birthday party. It was heavenly. Amazing. Probably the best cake I've ever eaten. You will think it's well worth all the effort. I promise. Red Velvet Cake * 1/2 cup shortening * 1 1/2 cups white sugar * 2 eggs * 2 tablespoons cocoa * 4 tablespoons… Continue reading Red Velvet Cake
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