Author: Leslielarch
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Cookies for Santa
On Christmas Eve night you must have cookies waiting for Santa. It’s not always easy to have time to bake on Christmas Eve with family visiting, church, and trying to getting the kids tired enough to go to sleep for Santa to come. These cookies take no time to throw together and I know Santa…
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Snickerdoodle Muffins
Christmas is full of sweet treats and homemade surprises. I love Christmas brunches during this season. These muffins would be a great addition to any brunch or breakfast. They are super quick to whip up as well. Snickerdoodle Muffins Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 30 mins Yield: 12 muffins Ingredients…
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Elf on the Shelf: Week Three
We are on week three. Bob the Elf has had some adventures while living with us. My toddler has enjoyed every minute of it. Every morning he’s so excited to see where Bob is at. On Friday, Bob got into the shaving cream and decided to paint. Tip: Shaving cream, food coloring, and a paintbrush are…
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Candied Gingerbread Muffins
Start your morning off right. These spicy and sweet gingerbread muffins will jump start anyone’s day. If you are planning a Christmas brunch, these muffins will bring the taste of the season to the table. They are quick to whip up too. Candied Gingerbread Muffins Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time:…
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Elf on the Shelf: Week Two
Our mischievous little friend has been coming back everyday this week. He has had lots of good fun for our family. I have been having a blast setting him up each night. Last Friday, Bob greeted us with special letterhead to write Santa with. You can write a letter to Santa and get a response. Send…
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Gingerbread Pancakes
Tis the Season! Start your holiday morning off with something scrumptious. These pancakes are easy to make and will satisfy anyone’s holiday taste buds. Gingerbread Pancakes Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 25 mins Yield: 10 pancakes Ingredients 1 1/4 cups of flour 1 tsp of baking powder 1/2 tsp of…
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Cranberry Eggnog Scones
It’s Christmas time! So let’s break out the eggnog. Even though it’s delicious to drink by itself, it’s even more fun to bake with. These scones definitely bring the taste of season to the table. They are also quite quick to whip up. Cranberry Eggnog Scones Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Total…
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Elf on the Shelf: First Week
We began the tradition of the Elf on the Shelf this year. He arrived the day after Thanksgiving. I had been reading the story about the Elf on the Shelf to my son about two weeks before he arrived to try to make him understand about the elf. The first day, the elf decorated the fridge…
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Mad About Pumpkin: Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
November is almost over and so my pumpkin craze will have to be replaced with Christmas themed baking. For my last blog of “Mad About Pumpkin,” I decided to go out with a bang. These cinnamon rolls will give a grand start to anyone’s morning. They are super quick to whipped together as well. Pumpkin…
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DIY Christmas Card Holder
It’s Christmas time! Time for holiday spirit, cookie baking, and of course receiving tons of Christmas cards from family and friends. Each year I receive so many cards and my fridge can only hold so many. So, I decided this year I needed to make a holder for all of them. I made this holder…
