There are many lovely and fun things that are traditional to do here during the Christmas month. We meet to cut and paste, weave Christmas hearts, and fold Christmas stars and cones, while listening to Christmas music and indulging in Christmas treats. Oh, it is so cozy! Gingerbread houses are yet another really cozy Christmas … Read more
Cocoa cookies are a Christmas classic and a big favorite at our house. My husband and youngest son have always eaten them in large quantities, so for us, it’s not Christmas without them. Fortunately, they are wonderfully easy to make, and sometimes it’s just lovely to make something you’ve made hundreds of times before – … Read more
Oatmeal Balls – Only for Adults! 😉 Oatmeal balls are a staple of any Christmas, and of course, there should be the good, “strong” kind for adults and the more kid-friendly ones. In this version, I’ve used a really nice, dark rum – so they’re definitely not very kid-friendly! You can always omit the rum … Read more
Thinking about making confections one of these days…? Try this delightful marzipan loaf with white chocolate cream, cranberries, and licorice – yum, what a combination! Marzipan Loaf with White Chocolate, Cranberries, and Licorice (2 loaves)
Mmhh delicious white rocky roads with ingredients like apricots! Rocky roads can be made with anything your heart desires, from biscuits, caramel, various nuts, dried fruit… and with just the kind of chocolate you like best. These small, bite-sized treats are really addictive because they are delightfully crunchy. One just follows the other! Here is … Read more
Will there be some Christmas cookie baking over the next few days…? These marzipan cookies with raspberry filling are both easy to make and lovely to look at, and they taste great – marzipan and slightly tangy raspberry make a delightful combo… ? Roll out your marzipan, cut squares, cut out shapes in half of … Read more
At our place, cornflake clusters are a must-have on the Christmas table. Fortunately, I love making Christmas treats in all shapes and colors, as I certainly get put to work in December. He he! The other day, I made cornflake clusters with popcorn and caramel chocolate, and they turned out so well that it certainly … Read more
Danish hygge means that there must be something to eat on the table! Hygge and eating are almost two sides of the same coin. Here, cream puffs are a great option for real “hygge” because it’s nice and easy to grab one or two or three. It’s just that not all cream puffs are equally … Read more
We’ve kicked off the Christmas confectionery production at home…. ? Is there anything better than marzipan, nougat, and chocolate in perfect harmony? I don’t think so! ? Here, I’ve combined the delightful trinity with two different flavors; namely, Bailey’s and coffee… ? I think these flavors suit the marzipan and chocolate incredibly well, and these … Read more
Weekends are for baking… ? These cookies have it all; crispy on the outside and soft on the inside with chunks of soft dark chocolate, dried cranberries, and crunchy hazelnuts – the combination is delightful! I’ve used browned butter, brown sugar, and a hint of cinnamon, which makes them super flavorful… with subtle hints of … Read more