Mini Pretzel Turtles Recipe – This Rolo pretzel recipe is quick and easy if you love turtle candies! Mini pretzels, caramel-covered chocolate candies, and pecans make this delicious treat. Store cooled turtles in an airtight container. Servings: 20 Ingredients 20 small mini pretzels20 chocolate-covered caramel candies (such as Rolo®)20 pecan halves Directions Preheat the oven to … Read more
The BEST Peanut Blossoms Recipe – I make these every year for our annual cookie open house. We make about 15 to 20 different kinds of cookies and have a 4-hour open house with friends. We then prepare cookie trays to take to shut ins and freeze the rest to enjoy all year long. My husband helps with … Read more
Easy Peppermint Meringues Recipe – These are very good, light and airy. The colors are great for the holidays. Servings: 48 Ingredients 2 egg whites⅛ teaspoon salt⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar½ cup white sugar2 peppermint candy canes, crushed Directions Preheat oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C). Line 2 cookie sheets with foil. In a … Read more
The BEST Buckeye Balls Recipe – Buckeye balls are sweet peanut butter candies dipped in melted chocolate. Servings: 60 Ingredients 4 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter½ cup unsalted butter, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extract6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips2 tablespoons shortening Directions Line a baking sheet with waxed paper; set aside. Combine confectioners’ sugar, … Read more
Easy Cranberry Orange Cookies Recipe – These cranberry orange cookies are nice to have during the holidays, but don’t expect them to stay around long. These orange-flavored cranberry cookies are tart and delicious, not to mention beautiful. Not really a favorite of kids. Servings: 48 Ingredients Cookies: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened1 cup white sugar½ cup … Read more
Russian Tea Cakes (Snowball Cookies) Recipe – These Russian tea cakes are rolled in powdered sugar for a sweet finish and a snowball-like appearance. My grandmother “Bubba” brought this Russian tea cake recipe with her when she came from Lithuania, and now my family has made it for many generations. I pass it on in the … Read more
World’s Best Lasagna Recipe – This lasagna recipe takes a little work, but it is so satisfying and filling that it’s worth it! Servings: 12 Ingredients 1 pound sweet Italian sausage¾ pound lean ground beef½ cup minced onion2 cloves garlic, crushed1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes2 (6.5 ounce) cans canned tomato sauce2 (6 ounce) cans tomato … Read more
The BEST Chicken Spaghetti Recipe – This chicken spaghetti recipe is quick and easy to make. This dish has a wonderful Southern snap and yet is smooth and hearty! A great way to use last night’s leftover chicken! Servings: 6 Ingredients 1 (12 ounce) package angel hair pasta2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast1 (10.75 ounce) can … Read more
Quick and Easy Lemon Cookies Recipe – Lemon cookies from cake mix. These sweet, tart crinkle cookies are easy to make with just five ingredients. Servings: 36 Ingredients 1 (15.25 ounce) package lemon cake mix2 large eggs⅓ cup vegetable oil1 teaspoon lemon extract⅓ cup confectioners’ sugar for decoration Directions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F … Read more
Easy Jelly Filled Butter Cookies Recipe – This jelly-filled cookie recipe has been in my mother’s family for more years than I’ve been alive! It’s my favorite cookie; my comfort food. Servings: 36 Ingredients ¾ cup butter, softened½ cup white sugar2 egg yolks1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour½ cup fruit preserves, any flavor Directions Preheat the oven … Read more