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Sugar Cookies Cake with Hearts

This Sugar Cookie Cake is very easy to make and can be used as a treat at home or at a party. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience.

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Sugar Cookie Cake with Hearts

What you need:

  • 1 PK Frozen Sugar Cookie Dough (plain)
  • 1 Pk Hearts Sugar Cookies

Directions:

  • Heat oven according to directions of the Sugar Cookie Dough.
  • Spray a pie dish or round baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Open Sugar Cookie Dough pack. Remove cookie pieces and add to pie dish or pan.
  • Press all to make sure it sort of comes together.
  • Place about 10 hearts cookies on top of the cookie dough in the pan.
  • Bake according to directions on plain sugar cookie dough package or until cookies look done.
  • Remove from oven.
  • Cool until set and able to cut.
  • Serve warm or cool longer (cookies will become firmer if you let it cool longer).

 

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Christmas Sugar Cookie Recipe

These Christmas Sugar Cookies are made from scratch and are so fun to make during the holidays, especially with the kiddos! This post contains affiliate links for your convenience.

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You just can’t have Christmas baking without including Sugar Cookies, am I right? Christmas is the one time of year when all the favorite holiday cookies make their way to our oven. Sugar Cookies are just so traditional and classic that we just cannot leave them out.

This Christmas Cookie Recipe one I came up with a few years ago and I’ve make it a few times now for Christmas and Valentine’s when all the cookies tend to come out:) Oh, but what make them special is my little secret ingredient, Almond Extract. I mean, it’s probably not that much of a secret and I don’t really use it all the time, but I find the recipe tastier when I include Almond extract. Here is the recipe if you’d like to give my recipe a try.

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Sugar Cookie Steps

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Christmas Sugar Cookie Recipe

Ingredients

  • 3 Cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 Cup White sugar
  • 2 Sticks butter
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
  • (1/2 tsp Almond Extract, optional)
  • Holiday Sprinkles
  • Frosting
  • Christmas cookie cutters

Frosting

  • 3-1/2 Cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 Cup (1 Stick) butter softened
  • 1/4 Cup (1/2 of a Cream Cheese pk)
  • 1 Tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon Almond extract

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside. Combine flour, baking powder and baking soda in a small bowl. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat together butter, sugar and egg. Beat in vanilla. Stir in flour mixture until it forms a dough. Turn out on a floured surface, then roll out. Using the heart cookie cutters, cut out shapes of cookies.

For the O, use the larger circle cookie cutter to cut out one shape. Then use the smaller one to cut out the center of the circle to make it into an O. For the X, cut two 2″ long x 1/2″ wide rectangular pieces then place them together in the shape of an x.

Place cookies on baking sheets and bake for 8 minutes. Remove cookies from the oven and allow them to for 2 minutes. Move them to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

 

Frosting Recipe

Using a mixer, beat together butter and cream cheese until smooth. Mix in vanilla and Almond extract. Add powdered sugar and milk, beat together. Add in a teaspoon more milk depending on how you want the consistency of the frosting. Frost cookies, immediately decorate with sprinkles. Have fun and enjoy!

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Christmas

Mint Oreo Pie Dessert

This Mint Oreo Pie dessert is the ultimate holiday special!

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It used to be my go-to entertainment dessert about 10 years ago. My how time has flown and how I have not make this too many times since. Maybe in the name of eating healthier one decides to limit certain things from their diet and ultimately, forgets about it? I don’t know. But whatever it is… this is worth the try. That’s of course if you enjoy Mint and Oreo flavors.

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Mint Oreo Pie Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 Pk Mint Oreos
  • 1 Tub Mint Oreo Ice-Cream (not Peppermint)
  • 1 Tub Whipped Cream
  • Chocolate Syrup Drizzle
  • Extra Whipped Cream Topping

Directions:

  • Prepare a baking or large Pie dish by lining with a layer of parchment paper. Parchment paper is optional.
  • Run a large bowl under hot water.
  • Dump out the ice-cream in that bowl.
  • Use a spoon to stir the ice cream until soft enough to mix in.
  • Break about 10 -12 Oreos in smaller pieces and add to the ice cream.
  • Mix until combined.
  • Fold in one tub Whipped Cream.
  • Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
  • Place in freezer until frozen (about 4 hrs). It may be helpful to make it overnight if you’re having guests over the following day.
  • Remove from freezer.
  • Top with whipped more whipped cream and extra Oreos.
  • Cut into slices to serve. Before serving, drizzle a little Syrup over the pie. Bam! I mean, it’s that good!

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Autumn

Cranberry-Ginger Christmas Punch

This Cranberry-Ginger Christmas Punch is one of my favorite drinks I make for our family during the holidays.

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So this is one of my favorite holiday punches, Cranberry plus Ginger ale. My family enjoys it just as much.

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Cranberry Ginger-Ale punch

To Make:

  • 1 Bottle Cranberry Juice (Use the real one – I’ve tried with an off-brand and it made the punch taste very strong)
  • 1 Bottle Ginger ale or Sprite (Real brands work better)

Directions:

  • Pour Cranberry Juice in a bowl. Freeze.
  • Remove frozen drink from the freezer.
  • Pour Sprite over icy drink.
  • Use a knife or big spoon to break up frozen ice.
  • Scoop punch into fancy drinking glasses.
  • Garnish with real cranberries if you want a tasty and pretty drink.
  • Enjoy.

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Popsicle Stick Photo Frames

I made these Popsicle Stick Photo Frames with the kids a while back and wanted to update the photos on that old post. But I also decided to do a new an updated post just because it’s being so long.

 

How to Make Popsicle Stick Photo Frames

What you need:

  • Popsicle sticks, I used Green and Red
  • Tacky Glue or one that will actually stick firmly

Directions:

Part 1:

  • Grab 6 Popsicle sticks. I used all same colors for these.
  • Line 4 of these Popsicle sticks in a row across.
  • Glue another popsicle stick across those 4 sticks (see the following image)
  • Do the same at the bottom with another popsicle stick. That kind of sets the foundation.

Part 2:

  • Grab the remaining 6 Popsicle Sticks
  • Repeat steps over the first sets of sticks (see image below).
  • First glue a Popsicle stick over the left side, then right, top, bottom.
  • Add an extra stick below the top one and above the bottom one.
  • Add a piece of string to the frame for hanging.
  • That completes the frame.
  • Add a cute little photo in the frame to display on your tree.

That completes the frame.

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Hot Cocoa Mix Recipe

I’ve shared my hot cocoa mix here on the blog before but wanted to update it. 

This is such a cute little homemade gift you can give to family, friends, neighbors & others who you think or know may enjoy hot cocoa during the holidays.

Ingredients:

  • 1 Cup Cocoa (I used Hershey’s)
  • 2-1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon

Optional: Semi Sweet Chocolate, Mini Marshmallows

Directions:

  • Mix Cocoa and Powdered Sugar together.
  • Add Cinnamon.
  • Mix to combine.

Add-Ins/Mix-Ins:

  • Add Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
  • Add Mini Marshmallows

These can be mixed in with the cocoa mixture or assembled in layers

To assemble: Place 1/2 cup cocoa mixture in the jar. Add 2 Tablespoons Semi Sweet Chocolate. Add 2 TBSP Marshmallows. Repeat steps until the bottle is full, ending with Marshmallows.

To Present Gift:

  • Holiday Ribbon
  • Small Holiday Trinket like a little ornament or decorative piece
  • Recipe – written or typed out.

 

  • Tie ribbon around jar and make a bow. You can hot glue to keep the ribbon in place when the jar is opened. If adding the recipe, before tying the ribbon, punch a hole in recipe and run it through the ribbon.
  • An extra Holiday trinket added to the top of the cover makes the Hot Cocoa gift extra festive. Hot glue in place to hold.

She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness (Proverbs 31:27).

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The Best Sugar Cookie Frosting Recipe

Make this basic Sugar Cookie Frosting recipe for decorating your Christmas Cookies this holiday!

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Well, I call it the best because we love it but I still think it’s the best!

Sugar Cookie Frosting Recipe

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To make:

  • 3-1/2 Cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1/2 Cup (1 Stick) Butter Softened
  • 1/2 of a Cream Cheese Package
  • 1 TSP Vanilla
  • 1 Tablespoon Milk

Directions:

  • Beat Butter & Cream Cheese together
  • Add in Vanilla
  • Mix in Powdered Sugar
  • Stir in milk.
  • Stir well to combine.

Frosting is ready for cookies.

For various colors: Separate Frosting into small bowls. Add food coloring to each bowl. Mix well to combine.

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Christmas Simmer Pot

This Christmas Simmer Pot will make your home smell wonderful as the aroma fills your home while it simmers. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience.

You can see some glass simmer pots here along with some ideas of what to include in these pots.

How to Make a Christmas Simmer Pot (Recipe)

  • 4 Cups Water
  • 1 Bag Cranberries
  • 1 Orange sliced (not peeled)
  • 5 Cinnamon Sticks
  • 1 TBSP Cloves
  • 2-3 Aniseed

Directions:

  • In a small simmer pot, pour cranberries, then add orange slices, Cinnamon sticks, cloves, Aniseed, then water.
  • Let it simmer on low.
  • It will smell wonderful as the ingredients heat up and the flavors blend together.

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6).

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Mini Christmas Tree Cinnamon Rolls

These Mini Christmas Tree Cinnamon Rolls are so fun for the Kids during the holidays and will make a pretty and tasty Christmas Morning Breakfast!

These are so fun to make!

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The Steps to Baking the Rolls

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Adding Frosting to the Rolls

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How to Make Min Christmas Tree Cinnamon Rolls

  • 1 Can Cinnamon Rolls
  • Green food coloring
  • Christmas Sprinkles, optional
  • Cookie Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Directions:

  • Heat oven according to Cinnamon Roll package directions
  • Layer baking pan with parchment paper
  • Open Cinnamon rolls
  • Unroll one Cinnamon Roll. Shape it into an upside down “U”. Place it on the baking sheet.
  • Take one end and start shaping it into leaves, downward. Continue until there’s not enough dough to make another leaf on that one side.
  • Repeat steps on the other side
  • Take both ends and form a stem
  • Shape the rest of the rolls into small trees and place them on the baking pan
  • Bake Cinnamon Rolls according to the directions on the package
  • Remove from the oven and cool.

Frosting/Icing:

  • Add green food coloring to the frosting provided in the Can of Cinnamon Rolls
  • Drizzle over cooled Cinnamon Rolls or use a spoon to paste
  • Sprinkle with Christmas Sprinkles if desired.

Icing Drizzling Tip: To make it easy to drizzle frosting over rolls, place the frosting in a small Ziplock bag. Push the frosting to one end of the bag. Seal bag making sure to seal out as much air as possible. Cut a small slit at that end. Drizzle frosting over rolls.

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Christmas M&M Cookies

These Christmas M&M Cookies are very festive and so easy to make for the holiday season!

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So Festive and Fun!

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Christmas M&M Cookie Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 Pk Frozen Pillsbury’s Sugar Cookie dough
  • 1 Cup Christmas Color M&Ms
  • Frosting is optional (See the Valentine version here with frosting)

Directions:

  • Prepare and bake cookies according to the package directions.
  • Remove from the oven.
  • Immediately decorate with M&Ms while the cookies are still warm so the M&Ms would not fall off.`
  • Enjoy!

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Nutella Crescent Rolls

These Christmas Nutella Rolls are a fun way to make a creative Breakfast for the holidays!

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I love the Christmasy Look on these Nutella Crescent Rolls

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Making the Crescent Rolls

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How to Make Christmas Nutella Crescent Rolls

What you will need:

  • 2 Cans Crescent Rolls
  • 1/3\ to a 1/2 Cup Nutella
  • Powdered Sugar
  • Sprinkle of Flour

What to do:

  • Roll out one can of Crescent Rolls.
  • Spread with Nutella.
  • Roll out the second can of Crescent Rolls
  • Place it over the Nutella Covered Rolls
  • Seal ends
  • Use Christmas cookie cutters to make shapes with the rolls
  • Sprinkle with Powdered Sugar
  • Bake rolls according to package directions
  • Add more Powdered Sugar if desired.
  • Serve warm.

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Egg Carton Jingle Bells Holiday Craft

These Egg Carton Jingle Bell Ornaments are frugal and fun to make with your little ones as at Christmastime.

This is an updated post to the original seen here.

How to Make Jingle Bell Ornaments

Here are all the materials needed to make this craft as seen in the photo below:

  • an egg carton
  • scissors
  • acrylic paint of one or more colors and brushes
  • glue
  • glitter
  • small bells with strings to tie (I did not find the smaller bells I had in mind, but these worked out well, too);
  • and some news paper or other paper for covering the area when painting

To make: Cut out sections of the egg carton according to the amount of bells you have

  • Try and shape them up as best as you can
  • Next, paint the cut outs and allow them to dry on paper
  • If  using glitter, add the glue and sprinkle with glitter
  • Allow to dry some more

Note: Preschoolers and toddlers could paint, add glue, and glitter. They will need help with cutting and putting the other parts together. Older kids could pretty much do everything by themselves. Now it is time to add the jingle bells to the craft.

 

Using the scissors or other sharp object, create two little holes in each painted egg carton cut-out. (See the following image). Then thread strings through the bells and then through the two little wholes in the carton. See steps 1 to 4 in the following image.

Pull the string and tie it up at the top. And there you have it – egg carton jingle bells. We made 9 of various colors to create the extra Christmas sparkle!!! Here they are hanging on the kids tree.

She looketh well to ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idlness (Proverbs 31:27).