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Candy & Sweets

Gumdrop Nougat Candy

Easy, homemade vanilla nougat candy made in the microwave with just marshmallows, white chocolate chips and gumdrops (and a few other pantry staples).  No candy thermometer required for this quick, no-bake candy recipe.  If you know how to work a microwave and have a whole 5-minutes to spare, then you can make this candy from start to finish. Continue Reading…

Bars, Blondies & Brownies

Butterscotch Toffee Rice Chex Treats

Rice Chex marshmallow treats with the rich flavors of butterscotch and toffee, for an easy no-bake cereal treat!  I was inspired by the classic Scotcheroo recipes using Rice Chex, but wanted to make a version that was free of peanut butter and corn syrup.  These treats are rich and decadent and take just minutes to make! Continue Reading…

Cookies

Christmas Cookies Around the World and Their Traditions

Traditional Christmas Cookies from Around the World

Almost every country has a Christmas cookie that tastes of December to those who grew up with it. Some are stamped in wooden moulds, some rolled while warm and some wrapped in paper like little gifts, all baked from guarded family recipes. Continue Reading…

Candy & Sweets

Halloween Muddy Buddies

Severed fingers.  Halloween sprinkles.  Throw those in the mix of the classic, delicious and easy to make Muddy Buddies and you have a quick Halloween dessert that is perfect for packaging up to pass out, or just put them out in a huge bowl for Halloween party guests to enjoy! Continue Reading…