On The First Day of Christmas my true love gave to me...A Cookie Cookbook! Okay, maybe I only wish that but, I do love cookies.. gingerbread, sugar cookies, snickerdoodles, chocolate chocolate chip... you name them, I love them. Just call me Cookie Momster (hee hee, get it) One of my favorite parts of the holiday season is the smell of piping hot cookies baking in the oven and the bright, shining eyes of my family and friends as I serve up plates of decorated cookies and the sounds of their sighs as they crunch delightedly on some of my favorite homemade treats. This Christmas season, I want to share with y'all some of my favorite cookie recipes and I want y'all to share your favorite cookie recipes with me, too. I am going to feature 12 days of Cookies here on Blissfully Domestic. … [Read more...]
9 Winning Super Bowl Party Recipes
A Super Bowl party isn't complete without a variety of tasty appetizers and desserts. Today I’ve rounded up nine of my favorite touchdown-worthy, crowd-pleasing recipes. Everyone who shows up to root for the team will have something yummy to fill their tummy. /1/ Jack Daniels Whiskey Grilled Wings - No football party is complete without wings. Give the traditional buffalo wings a break and give these a go. /2/ Honey-Balsamic BBQ Meatballs - Meatballs are a staple party food in my home. This recipe looks so sweet and sticky. YUM! /3/ Cinnamon Brown Sugar Bacon - Everyone loves bacon. This recipe gives it such a sweet twist! /4/ Pizza Dip - I love a good dip. Ooey-gooey, cheesy pizza dip is a perfect Super Bowl party dish! /5/ Creamy Baked Double Cheese … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Christmas Cookie: Too Pretty To Eat
Oh, bring us some figgy pudding... Oh, bring us some figgy pudding... Oh, BRING us some figgy pudding, and a cup of good cheer! No figgy pudding here, just the Christmas classic: decorated sugar cookies! Now, don't expect to pop these pretty designs out in an hour. To save me some sanity, I baked the cookies one day and decorated the next. Don't let me scare you now, but it actually took me a total of 9 hours to decorate all of the cookies. And don't fret either. It was a joyous occasion listening to Christmas music on Pandora and decorating until my heart's content. It's an especially great idea for homemade Christmas gifts for you friends and family. You can even get your kids involved. For example, you could decorate the main body of the tree and let the kids … [Read more...]
The Homemade Girl Scout Cookies
Girl Scout cookies are only sold for a short 6-8 weeks every year. You can only sell so many to receive your cookie badge! So, what about the remainder of the year when the rest of us are starving for the delicious Girl Scout cookies, but there's no troop selling them? You make the homemade Girl Scout cookies! In addition to being about to make them (and eat them!) any time you want, making the Girl Scout cookies homemade allows you to control the ingredients. No weird chemicals, GMO's or corn syrups if you are in control of making them! 1. Thin Mints by The Little Epicurean - Those thin, melt in your mouth cookies. The classic cookie come to life in your own kitchen! I bet you can't eat just one! 2. Trefoils/Shortbreads from Fork & Beans - Though these cookies require a … [Read more...]
A Sweet St Patrick’s Day
It seems that most holidays get way more sweet treats than others-I love the idea of making St Patrick's Day a little sweeter! While you're making your corned beef, how about adding these special treats in as a dessert and make it a night to remember? The Sweet St Patty's Menu: Mint macaroons with chocolate ganache Irish Creme hot cocoa with mint (there's also a non-boozy version too!) The Irish Lass Are you excited? I know I am! Let's talk set up and then get to the recipes! First, I LOVE vintage plates. Any reason to bring them out, I take. It really feels like you're adding a super special touch, but it doesn't take any more energy. I really love these. Next up? Let's cook! The Mint Macaroon (makes about 12 cookies or 6 sandwiches) Don't be intimidated by this … [Read more...]
Spritz Cookies With Sprinkles RecipeSpritz cookies with sprinkles recipe
The closer we get to Christmas, the more time I spend in the kitchen. I love baking up holiday treats for any occasion. Sometimes I gift them to friends or family, sometimes its just fun to whip up a batch of cookies with the kids. My favorite cookies are the ones that bring back memories of when I was younger. These spritz cookies do just that and are pretty tasty too! My grandma was always in the kitchen during the holidays. She was always cooking or baking or frying up something delicious. Ever since I can remember I was always right by her side. We fried zucchini together, we mixed homemade pasta sauce together and we made cookies together. Her absolute favorite was spritz cookies. They were (and still are!) so easy to make and the recipe makes a ton! I haven't had … [Read more...]
