Materials and tools: -Mixing bowl -Pastry cutter or two table knives -Clean flat rolling surface. -Rolling pin or empty wine bottle -Clean ruler or flexible measuring tape –Paper favor bags -Labels Kids Make Gifts! Giant Pop Tarts Author: Evermine Ingredients…
For you this holiday season, we offer a special gift – our family recipe for pie pastry. We are a family-owned business, and this family is super into our pie crust. My daughter says it best: it needs to be “flaky,…
These are my brother Bill’s favorite Christmas cookie. They were one of the special cookies our mother baked for the holidays. This is her exact recipe, copied from her handwritten recipe card. I have not made it for many years,…
Cinnamony, crunchy and sweet. These are very similar to the Dutch Almond Bars I posted last Fall, only there is enough of a twist to make these really very different. These Jan Hagel cookies are my friend and neighbor Jerome’s…
Sparkling with a bit of sugar glaze, and brightly flavored with peppermint and chocolate. For perfect cookies, add the exact amount of green food coloring and peppermint flavoring. Roll the dough into 1” round balls, then cut the balls in…
CREAM WAFERS These creamy white cookies are delicate and flaky, and very elegant. Cream wafers make a very special holiday treat. They are so pretty and sparkly and elegant. Our family loves them. My daughters have fond memories of these…
DUTCH ALMOND BARS Easy to make, and oh so pretty! Crunchy and buttery, these Dutch Almond Bars are just a slight twist on Jan Hagel cookies – just enough of a twist that they have turned the corner to become…
CHERRY SHORTBREAD COOKIES This is variation #2 of the classic shortbread cookie recipe. Finely chopped Maraschino cherries are the only addition. Oh yes, so good for you! The cherries not only add the bright red flecks throughout the dough, but…
HAZELNUT SHORTBREAD COOKIES This is variation #1 of the classic shortbread cookie recipe. The only addition is the toasted nuts. I used hazelnuts, Oregon’s most popular nut. It’s one of our main crops here in the Willamette Valley, where 99%…
CLASSIC SHORTBREAD COOKIES These simple, classic shortbread cookies are adorable and delicious. If you make them for your family and friends, you will have a hard time keeping them in supply. If you package them up as gifts, they may…
Whether you’re hosting an Easter gathering this year and looking for a cute favor idea, or just looking for a sweet Easter treat to pass out to the kids — these cute Easter bunny goody bags are the perfect Easter…
White Chocolate covered pretzels with rainbow sprinkles make a festive and yummy DIY Purim gift everyone is sure to love! Supplies • white chocolate chips • pretzels • rainbow sprinkles • small bowl for sprinkles • microwave-safe bowl for…
Sweet Valentine Favors This is an easy and adorable classroom Valentine idea will make the day a little sweeter! Your kids will enjoy helping put these together and then passing out to their friends. Supplies: (Hello Valentine) • mixed Valentine…
BAKLAVA A traditional, irresistible, mouthwatering Mediterranean treat This recipe comes from my Armenian friend, Flo Manougian, who is by this time a part of the dim, dark past. This recipe been in her family for many generations, and I feel…
Easy & Sweet Classroom Valentine’s Day Idea: Bear Hugs & Love Bugs What’s the best part about Valentine’s day? Well the sweet greetings and candy of course! This easy, kid’s classroom Valentine idea includes both and is sure to be…
New Year’s Favor: Midnight Kisses Hosting a New Year’s party this year? Hand-packaged Hershey’s Kisses make a great “punny” and incredibly simple DIY favor. Kids and adults of all ages are sure to love these! What you’ll need: • Hershey’s…
We’ve gathered up 6 deliciously cozy holiday drinks to sip fireside this winter while you finish addressing and stamping all of your holiday cards. Enjoy! HOT BUTTERED RUM BATTER This creamy and rich rum batter recipe is loaded with freshly…
SHORTBREAD ORNAMENTS Sparkle up your holidays with these yummy treats These sparkly cookies are so pretty, you won’t want to eat them. Until you eat one, then you won’t want to stop eating them! This recipe is based on the…
PECAN BITES For people who love, love, LOVE pecan pie! These little cookies taste just like tiny pecan pies, so you get all the deliciousness of the pecan pie. If you savor it by taking very small bites, you will…
Small cookies #5 September GINGERSNAPS AND PEPPERSNAPS Fall parties and home baking, here we come! Here’s the classic gingersnap recipe with its spicy molasses-y flavor; and for a little fun and a little zing, I made a second batch with…
