Holiday Sweet Treats

Nanaimo Bars

Nanaimo Bars

Ingredients Base: 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs 1/2 cup shredded coconut 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/3 cup unsalted butter melted Filling: 1 1/2 cup icing sugar 1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature 2 Tbsp custard […]

Sherry’s M&M Cookies

Sherry’s M&M Cookies

Who knew that the taste of M& M’s could be transformed into a delicious holiday cookie my son in law’s Mom Sherry did! This was given to her by a family friend and has quickly become a family favourite especially during the holidays. Give it […]

Kristen’s Favourite Ice Box Cookies

Kristen’s Favourite Ice Box Cookies

This recipe comes from Kristen, my daughter in law. It’s a very special one that brings back memories of her Nana who loved sharing her baking recipes with her family. This one continues to be a traditional Christmas treat that Kristen and her Mom make […]

Brittany’s Oreo Truffles

Brittany’s Oreo Truffles

My daughter Brittany has chosen a new favourite holiday sweet treat that is simple to make and a guaranteed crowd pleaser and a bonus it does not require the oven! She loves popping them in the freezer and having them available at a moments notice. […]

Debbie’s Candy Cane Cookies

Debbie’s Candy Cane Cookies

When I asked my friend Debbie to share one of her family favourite holiday treats, she was quick with her response. This Candy Cane cookie recipe brings back years of good times spent baking with her daughters Robyn and Carolyn. If you really like the […]

Angie’s Ginger Molasses Cookies

Angie’s Ginger Molasses Cookies

This holiday cookie is from my friend Angie. She finds that it has the perfect balance of sugar combined with the warmth of her favourite spice combination of cinnamon, ginger and cloves. It’s her family’s ‘go to’ cookie especially during the winter months. She loves […]

Debbie’s Cranberry Pecan Coffee Cake

Debbie’s Cranberry Pecan Coffee Cake

Cranberries and pecans a combination that screams Christmas time and this coffee cake takes the prize. My friend Debbie makes this cake every Christmas and has such great memories of enjoying a slice with a cup of coffee Ingredients 1/2 cup butter softened 3/4 cup […]

Karie’s Favourite White Chocolate Crisps

Karie’s Favourite White Chocolate Crisps

Karie has been a long time friend of my kids. She loves baking and is sharing her all time favourite Christmas cookie as we zoom bake together during this pandemic year. Karie typically mixes white and semi sweet chocolate and a combination of chocolate chips […]

Karen’s All Time Favourite Lemon Bars

Karen’s All Time Favourite Lemon Bars

We all have our favourite and special recipes that we make during the Christmas season. Over the years I have been getting together with friends to bake some of these and sometimes experimenting with new recipes. This year the pandemic made us get creative, since […]