Peppermint Pin Wheels

Hi Everyone,

Sorry that I've been MIA lately but things have been crazy around here!

Don't worry though! 

Once everything is back to normal I'll be happy to share all the details with you!

Anyways, a couple of weeks ago I was looking for a Christmas cookie recipe. 

And well, my wonderful mom emailed me this link for Candy Cane Cookies! 

They are super yummy! But of course i changed a few things!

Here's what i did!
I made the recipe just like it said! 

I even separated the dough and add red food coloring to one half.

 But instead of making candy canes i made Pin Wheels instead!

Step 1. Roll one half of dough flat.

Using a rolling pin roll dough to about an inch thick.

Step 2. Next crush up about 5 candy canes and mix it together with 2 TB of sugar.

Then spread the mixture over the layer of dough.

Step 3. Place the next layer of dough on top.

And roll together!

Step 4. Cut the dough!

I like to use a piece of thread.

 But your welcome to use a knife.

Step 5. Place on cookie sheet!

Bake 9-10mins at 375*

Be sure to sprinkle some candy cane mixture on top!

I hope you enjoy!

They are super yummy!

Till Next Time,

Kate

Scarf Giveaway Winner!

I just wanted to say Congratulations to

Kathie LaRue

for winning the Scarf Giveaway!

I really hope you enjoy it!

Peanut Butter Balls

Peanut Butter Ball Cookies

Are beyond yummy!

They taste very similar to Peanut Butter Cups!! 

So here's how you make them!

You will need:

1 1/2 c peanut butter

1/4 c butter

4 c powder sugar

1 t vanilla extract

2-4 c semi-sweet chocolate chips

1. Combine the peanut butter, butter, powder sugar and vanilla into bowl. 

Mix until the dough is crumbly.

2. Melt chocolate. 

There are many different ways to melt the chocolate.

 I don't have a double broiler so i usually place a pot with some water on the stove. 

Then place a stainless steel bowl on top of it.

Cook on med-low heat until the chocolate is nice and smooth!

3.Roll the dough into 1 inch balls. Then coat in chocolate 

and place on a cookie tray with wax paper.

I was actually out of wax paper so instead i used a napkin and coated the tray with some Crisco!

4.Refrigerate tray over night(or place them in the freezer for 15mins). 

Then Enjoy!

They are super yummy!!

Till Next Time,

Kate

Holiday Cookie Ideas

Hi Everyone!

So this Saturday my church is having a Ladies Tea!

I am Very excited but i have NO idea what kind of Christmas cookies to bring. :~(

Any Ideas? 

I was thinking about making Peanut Butter Balls.

But now i'm thinking that they might be too boring. 

What do you think?

If you have any suggestions please leave me a Comment!

If you leave a Comment be sure to head on over to the GIVEAWAY and click on Leave a Comment for an extra entry in the Scarf Giveaway!!

Today it is snowing but so far it hasn't been sticking. 

But i guess there is plenty of time till Christmas!

Hope your having a great day!

Till Next Time,

Kate

Dutch Baby Pancakes with Caramel Sauce

Dutch Baby Pancakes is a family favorite around here!

We love it sooo much that sometimes we even have it for dinner!!

I had planned to post a recipe for No Bake Cookies but unfortunately they all disappeared before I could snap a picture of the finished product!

I hope you enjoy these AMAZING pancakes instead!!

You will need:

4 eggs

1 stick of butter

1 c flour

1 c Milk

1 t vanilla extract

1/2 t salt

1.While your oven is preheating to 425* place the stick of butter into a medium size baking dish.
Then place dish in oven!

2. Now if you have a stand up mixer USE it!

 If you don't have one then you can still use a normal mixer. 

Place 4 eggs into bowl. Mix on High for 2-5mins until bubbly. 

3. Add flour, vanilla, salt, and milk. 

Then beat on High for 8-12mins(until the butter in oven has melted).

The batter should be nice and bubbly like this:

4.Pour batter into baking dish. 

Bake for 20mins until puffy and golden brown around edges. 

**Side Note: The smaller the pan the thicker the pancake will be. And the pancake can puff up very high! But that usually happens with a bigger pan.**

Now if you would like to go the extra mile then you HAVE to make the Caramel Sauce!

It is Jack's favorite part!!

If not then these really do taste pretty good with maple syrup and powder sugar or with jam.

Here's what you will need for the Sauce:

1/4 c butter

1/4 c brown sugar

1/4 c light corn syrup

1. In sauce pan melt butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup on medium heat.

2. Bring sauce to boil.

Let it boil for 1min. 

3. Let the sauce cool for at least 10mins. 

The longer it sits the thicker it will get!

4. Enjoy your Dutch Baby Pancakes with Caramel Sauce!

And trust me, you will LOVE it!!

Don't forget to ENTER this weeks's Giveaway!!!

Till Next Time,

Kate

Giveaway Time!!

I think it's time for a Giveaway!!

So originally I planned to give away a Small Reversible Bag.

 But at the last min I got an email saying the coordinating fabric I ordered is no longer in stock. :~( 

Which totally stinks, but then again that's life!

So today I headed over to www.joann.com and ordered some new fabric! 

It should be arriving in the next 7-10 days. 

So while we wait I thought it'd be a great time to do a Scarf Giveaway!

This is a really great scarf!

I really wanted to try something different! 

Which I think I tottally accomplished!!

This scarf has two layers of ruffles! 

It is about 63in long and 5in wide. 

I would like to mention that the color is much lighter and grayer(I think) in person.

I'm very sorry that the reversible bag giveaway has been delayed. 

But i hope you enjoy this scarf!

Click HERE to Enter to Win this Scarf!!

Till Next Time,

Kate

GIVEAWAY!!!

This is an amazing Scarf!

I have totally fallen in love with it!
Here's your chance to Win it!!
For more information about this scarf please read THIS blog post!