Holiday Dessert: Sparkly Spice Bites

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Pin it Sparkly Spice Bites make a great holiday cookie for a few reasons. They are very light, which make them perfect for shipping to loved ones. They also hold up great in a sealed container. If you find the traditional ginger cookies a bit too strong tasting, or if you are just looking for a twist to the traditional gingersnap, try these out. To get the sparkly, sugar top, simply dunk one end in milk, then sprinkle with sugar. The top will have a

10 Sweet Peppermint Recipes

Chocolate Peppermint Marshmallow Pops

Pin itEnjoy these sweet minty treats from around the web! Chocolate Peppermint Marshmallow Pops from White On Rice Couple.

Activity for Kids: Cookie Decorating Party

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Pin it If you are in the need of a play date activity or perhaps just in the mood for some silly food fun at home, try a cookie decorating party. Preparation for this is quick and since you can eat your work, clean up is quick too. Start with a plate of plain sugar cookies, probably 3-4 per child. You can provide a plastic baggie after the icing has set to store leftovers for each child to take home. If you have the energy

No-brainer Recipe: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Pin it Many of us are craving fall flavors these days, and this recipe for Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies fulfills that craving while keeping the process ultra simple by using premade cookie mix. The result is a cakey, or puffy textured chocolate chip cookie with a comforting pumpkin flavor. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies Makes about 2 dozen 1 Extra big tube of chocolate chip cookie dough (I just got the biggest one the supermarket had) 1 cup canned pumpkin puree 1 tsp. cinnamon dash of

No-brainer Recipes: Peanut Butter Cookies – Only 3 Ingredients!

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Pin itThis is the ultimate “no-brainer” recipe.  I mean, really, it’s too easy… Easy Peanut Butter Cookies 1 cup sugar 1 cup peanut butter 1 egg Pre-heat oven to 375. Mix together until it looks like cookie dough.  Yes, it does hold together like regular dough! (people ask me this all the time) Now, roll into balls as you normally would with peanut butter cookies.  Make them whatever size you’d like, but in the photo I was able to make a total of 15, which

Cool Finds: Dinner Party Must Haves, Part 3: Dessert Decadence

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Pin itAs the holiday season approaches it’s time to start thinking about all of those fabulous dinner parties that you’ll either be attending or spearheading! In this four part series I’ll be sharing some dinner party must haves that are sure to help make these occasions extra special. If you have a sweet tooth, then you’re in for a real treat – part 3 of this 4 part series is all about desserts! At the end of your tasty, savoury holiday feast, it’s time to

Pillsbury…simply Cookies Review & Giveaway {GIVEAWAY CLOSED}

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Pin it ::GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED::  Congratulations to Lori Mellman! Thanks to MyBlogSpark, I was able to test out the new Pillsbury simply…TM chocolate chip cookies.  Can you say, YUM?  The new cookies come in two favorite flavors, Chocolate Chip and Peanut Butter. They are made with wholesome ingredients like flour, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla and have zero grams trans fat, no high fructose corn syrup, no artificial colors or flavors and no preservatives. The cookies are ready to bake so there is no messy