Cream Cheese Cut Out Cookies

What is a holiday without cute little cookies that you get to let the kiddos decorate? Those memories still call to me from MY childhood – as far back as 40 years ago. I love thinking back to how Mom made these moments special for us and hope that I am paying it forward for Miss Sarah by helping her […]

Pumpkin Kiss Snicker Doodle Cookie Recipe

So…. I got the Pumpkin Kisses 75% off, after Halloween. That made them about $0.79 a bag! By themselves, I thought they were a tad too much, but adding them to a cookie can really balance them out. Running through my cookie recipes, only one stood out: snickerdoodles! Pumpkin Kiss Snicker Doodle Cookies Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 4oz stick […]

Bald Eagles Candies: Sweetening History, One Bite at a Time!

Bald eagles, with their majestic presence and symbolic significance, hold a special place in the history of the United States. Celebrating these magnificent creatures while enjoying a delightful treat can be an excellent way to engage children in learning about American heritage. Today we present a simple recipe for creating bald eagle candies using giant marshmallows. This fun activity offers […]

Homemade Treats – Puppy Chow and Cracker Candy

It is OK to have sweets– if they are homemade. When we make things at home, the first ingredient is NOT high fructose corn syrup, it’s good old-fashioned sugar! We can use whole wheat flour instead of white, etc. and that is why I am sharing a few family favorites with you: our Puppy Chow Recipe and Cracker Candy Recipe! […]