Christmas is sweet… sometimes a little overly so. That’s why this custard pie is so perfect- it’s not too sweet, but it’s the perfect amount of sweetness for your dessert bar at your holiday party, a nice contrast from the overly sweet desserts that tend to pile up at the holidays. Plus, it’s beyond easy… especially if you use a pre-made crust!
I’m going to warn you now… these snackin’ crackers are nearly impossible to walk away from. You really cannot eat just one or two pieces, making them the perfect addition to your holiday spread. Trust me, whether you’re making these for tailgating, your New Year’s Eve party, or even this upcoming Christmas, these are going to fly off of the table and into your guests mouths, because… wow. They’re that good.
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I love a little glitter. Okay, I love a lot of glitter… there’s never enough sparkle in life, is there? With Christmas parties in full swing and New Years’ Eve coming up, I had to come up with a way to really make my party plans sparkle. And today, I’m sharing three of those ideas with you, plus some ideas to add a little extra pep to your sparkling water this season!
This year, Santa wants Bacon, and to share that message, I’ve partnered with Farmland Bacon. This post is sponsored by Farmland, but all opinions are my own.
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Bacon. I love bacon. Like… so much. But the problem is, I never get any bacon– my son always insists on stealing it from my plate. I’m pretty sure stealing bacon means he should end up on the naughty list… right? Luckily for him, Santa has offered a very great way to, well… improve your chances of not being on the naughty list. It’s easy– just give him bacon. That’s why this year, I have an idea so you don’t have to compromise between the traditional milk and cookies (yum) and what Santa really wants for Christmas– BACON (even yummier). Maple. Bacon. Pinata Cookies. That’s right– bacon filled cookies with a hint of maple flavor. I’m not joking. There’s a full slice of delicious Farmland bacon in every cookie.
I promised you yesterday in the Salted Caramel Cake post that I’d be sharing plenty of delicious cake ideas that only take a few steps to throw together. Nothing is worse than having to work extra hard during the holiday season, so quick and easy Christmas cakes are a must… your guests will LOVE this Candy Cane Crunch Cake that, with the help of a cake mix and some pre-crushed candy cane pieces, will only take you a few minutes of hands-on time to create!
Raise your hand if you’re already feeling stressed this holiday season. Now that all of our hands are up, let’s put them down and make this no-stress cake instead. Seriously– this salted caramel cake has all of the delicious salted caramel flavor you love, but it takes no effort. The holidays are busy, and holiday desserts shouldn’t add to that stress. This one is a show-stopper, and if you can make a cake mix, you can make this dessert.
This recipe started out with good intentions. I had a fantastic recipe in my great grandmother’s handwriting, a classic recipe that just makes me think of Christmas morning– sticky buns. The recipe, referred to as “Mama’s Travelers” for some reason, looked delicious… and called for biscuit dough. Luckily, my other great grandmother had left a recipe for melt-in-your-mouth biscuits, making a perfect biscuit dough for this sweet recipe. And all went well, until I went to roll it up… and then I realized these wouldn’t be sticky buns after all. However, what resulted was the best. darn. mistake I’ve ever made (because, well, with some quick thinking, it became a cake).
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I love Christmas candy. I grew up making a few favorites with my mom, and have so many fond memories of sitting on the counter each December making a variety of cookies and candies to share with neighbors, family, and everyone we love. It’s a tradition I love carrying on with my son even now. But the shining example of a perfect Christmas candy that’s so easy to make and delicious to enjoy and share is Holly Berry Candy.
Looking for the perfect breakfast for Christmas morning? This isn’t your grandma’s fruitcake– these pancakes have all of the great flavor of fruitcake, without the craziness. Fruitcake kind of gets a bad reputation, but done right, it can be flavorful and a whole lot of awesome. Plus, these fruitcake pancakes are super easy to make, so the whole family will love them! I’m so excited to share this easy recipe with you– try it this Christmas morning and let me know what you think!
Are you always on the lookout for an easy breakfast? So am I… that’s why these overnight oats pies are such a treat. They’re so easy to make (you just prep them the night before!) and they taste great in seasonal flavors like pumpkin spice and white chocolate cranberry! They’ll only take you about 5 minutes to toss them together at night, and about 2 minutes to finish up in the morning. It’s totally no-fuss, and that’s the best!
