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The Cookie Thief

This is my baby!  Penny joined our family about 18 months ago as a little puppy.  She believes that as a treasured member of our family, she should have all the rights  & privileges of every other member. Each year during the weekend after Thanksgiving, I begin the major cookie baking and candy making marathon.  …

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Buckeyes

I admit it.  I am totally ridiculous about Christmas.  I do too much decorating, too many activities, and definitely too much baking/candy making.  Just how many kinds of goodies does one family need?  Well this year I have at least 10 kinds of yummy treats in my freezer and several more ideas that I wanted …

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Oreo Truffles

My first experience with the Oreo Truffle was while teaching in Kentucky.  Our PTA president made these one time as a treat for all the teachers at a luncheon.  Everyone wanted the recipe from her.  I was shocked to find out that these delicious little candies only had a total of 3 ingredients!  They are …

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Easy Homemade Ice Cream without a Machine

It is revolutionary!  It is scrumptious!  It is SO easy!!!  Who would ever think that you could make ice cream at home with so few ingredients and under 10 minutes of prep time!  Well, I’m here to show you that you can.  Not only can you do it, but you can come up with at …

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Peppermint Patties

  When I start to plan holiday baking and candy making, I always ask each member of my family to give me their number one favorite sweet for me to make.  I can ALWAYS count on Kelli to pick Peppermint Patties.  Because I make so many goodies through the holidays, I usually make a plate …

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Homemade Twix Bars

I just have one word for this candy: YUM!!!  Ok, I can think of a few more.  Incredible, amazing, over-the-top delicious, favorite, chocolatey….. I could go on, but I’ll stop there!  You get the idea.  This turned out to be one of the favorite candies made over the holiday season.  In fact the first batch …