snack time

Surprise! Bet ya thought that was coffee in the mug huh? I'm a little surprised myself but milk and cookies just sounded like the perfect snack that day.

Advent: Day 23

Day 23: decorate Christmas cookies

Advent: Day 17

Day 17: Bake cookies.

We made some super yummy peanut butter cup cookies with the last of our pb cups from Trader Joe's. 

We also decided to go ahead and exchange our gifts from each other since this week is going to be extremely busy and we will be out of town for Christmas. (and partially because we just can't wait when it comes to giving each other gifts)

Our main thing was filling up each other's stockings. It was a success. 

Fletcher surprised me with this super cute mug that I have been wanting. He even remembered which color I wanted! He's getting good at keeping notes about stuff like that. 

Here is the rest of the loot I got from Fletcher. He is the best gift giver. He knows me better than anyone and always gets me the perfect gifts. 

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These are some of my favorite pinterest finds recently. I'm so ready for fall and tons of baking! It's so hard to bake when it's 100 degrees outside. I hope it cools down very soon.

cookies and cream cookies

These cookies were pretty good but I think they would be even better if used to make ice cream sandwiches! What could be better than cookies AND ice cream!

Recipe found here

Christmas Treats

 Cake balls

Caramels

Sugar cookies

Caramels all wrapped up

Chocolate covered toffee

These are just the treats that I made for Christmas. My Mom made, fudge, more sugar cookies, peanut butter cup cookies and peanut brittle. We had a lot of sweets. I need to go on a diet after that holiday. All of these came out great. If you'd like any of the recipes just let me know! 

Cake Mix Cookies

 Does this look like mochi to anyone else?

I decided to finally make some cake mix cookies. I have eaten them many times and I have always loved them I've just never made any on my own. They are so easy to make and so yummy.

Cake Mix Cookies


1 box chocolate cake mix (any flavor will work)
2 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil

Mix all ingredients together and beat well until combined. Roll into balls and roll in powdered sugar before placing on lightly greased cookie sheet. You can also dip the tops in sprinkles if you are making vanilla cookies or roll them in powdered sugar also.

Bake at 350 degrees for 11-12 minutes.

Viola wonderful and easy cookies!

Holiday cookies

I realize Christmas is a couple of months away but these cookies from Martha Stewart look amazing!

Cocoa Shortbread Diamonds

Iced Oatmeal Applesauce Cookies

Checkerboard Cookies

Chocolate-Espresso Snowcaps

Peanut-Toffee Chip Bars

Cut-Out Butter Cookies

Holiday Icebox Cookies