It’s impossible for me to let you in on everything that went on this last year, and chances are, you really don’t want to know it all, anyway. Am I wrong? I didn’t think so. But, I do know that everyone likes a good Christmas Card and Delicious Holiday Goodies, so here you go:
Look, when my kids were little, it was easy to create a Christmas Cards for sending out. It usually started with that one picture that I just knew was going to be it. It was a picture that would show off how cute my kids were, while still making me laugh. And that was enough.
This year’s Christmas greeting could be filled with the endless stories of new careers and new interests. I could tell endless Grandma stories, too. Stories of remodeling and putting the house on the market could be told and so much more.
Instead, I thought I would share something that you might find helpful. I wanted to share my favorite holiday recipes. (It was that, or myths about Christmas, but that went a bit dark, so… ) The recipes are not all cookie or goodie related; however, these are treats that are typically made in my home during the holiday season.
If you think about it, it is the perfect combination. The weather is usually colder, and having a hot oven on to bake holiday goods is a great solution for giving your family some “treats” while keeping warm in the kitchen; at least that is how I have always seen it.
Here are our Top Six Recipes, Counting Down from the Bottom
Recipe #06: Apple Pull-Apart Bread
This recipe is an adaptation from one I found with Taste of Home. I used to look over their monthly magazines a pick the one recipe that stood out to me that I thought would be delicious. And, I was absolutely right on this one. So, here is that recipe with my adaptations. Enjoy.
Recipe #05: Peppermint Patties
Everytime my family makes these amazing Peppermint Patties, I remember the beautiful woman who shared the recipe with me. She has since moved on from this world, but she has forever made an impression on my heart. So in the honor of Mary, we make these peppermint patties on special occassions. So, here is one of my favorites from one of my favorites!
Recipe #04: Simple Cheesecake
This beauty come from one of my cousins who is known for her cheese cake. Literally, EVERYTIME she asks what she can bring to a party or get-together, this cheese cake is requested.
Recipe #03: Sugared Cranberries
Even if you don’t like sour, or tart foods, this cranberry recipe is sure to be a hit with you. I love to see how the sugar sparkles off of the red cranberries in even the simpliest of jars. Nothing says the Christmas holiday like the sugard cranberries sitting on the table in grandma’s crystal bowl, either.
Recipe #02: Lemon Bars
Sure to be the hit at every holiday gathering, lemon bars are a solid favorite of all. With its sweet tangy lemon and the buttery cookie shortbread crust, this is an overall winner for cookies.
Recipe #01: Brandy Balls
Brandy is not one of my favorite drinks, but it is one of my favorite holiday treats – that is when it is the famous Brandy Balls. This recipe has been in the family for years! These have always been some of my favorite treats to make for giving. Shhh! Try to keep this a secret, we always have a few of these “hiding” to bring out whenever we get a craving.