Day Nine of The Twelve Days of Christmas Cookies….KOLACHY !

These are Kolacky! They are extremely popular in north-east Ohio where I grew up. They are yummy! I made them with apricot jam and raspberry jam. Both are delicious. They are always a hit wherever they are served. They are easy to make, you just need to plan a little bit ahead, as the doughContinue reading “Day Nine of The Twelve Days of Christmas Cookies….KOLACHY !”

Day Eight of the Twelve Days of Christmas Cookies….Cut Out Sugar Cookies!

I love sugar cookie cut outs!! I make so many of these every year, and also do them with royal icing to make very fancy sugar cookies. They are beautiful and fun to make. Today we are going to make traditional cutout cookies with assorted sprinkles. I have fun with them, I hope you willContinue reading “Day Eight of the Twelve Days of Christmas Cookies….Cut Out Sugar Cookies!”

Day Seven of the Twelve Days of Christmas Cookies…OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES

These are oatmeal raisin cookies, one of my many favorites! There are so many cookies I bake, especially at Christmas time. If I bake them, they are my favorite! LOL They are an old-fashioned cookie that I add both cinnamon and nutmeg to, that gives them a delicious flavor that is hard to beat. IContinue reading “Day Seven of the Twelve Days of Christmas Cookies…OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES”

Day Six of the Twelve Days of Christmas Cookies…SNICKERDOODLES!

Snickerdoodles are an old fashioned, delicious cookie. I have been making these cookies with my mom since I was a little girl. There are many recipes for Snickerdoodles, but this is THE one we love! No other recipe compares to this in our house! It is simple and cinnamony, easy to make. I hope youContinue reading “Day Six of the Twelve Days of Christmas Cookies…SNICKERDOODLES!”

Day Five of the Twelve Days of Christmas Cookies….RUGULAH!

This is Rugulah….a rich cream cheese butter pastry filled with nuts. It is absolutely delicious and a real family favorite, as well as a favorite holiday treat of my customers. Many people would buy this as a gift for neighbors, family or friends. I have been making it for years. I always fill it withContinue reading “Day Five of the Twelve Days of Christmas Cookies….RUGULAH!”

Day Four of the Twelve Days of Christmas Cookies…PEANUT BUTTER CUP COOKIES

These are Peanut Butter Cup Cookies! They will meet the needs of all peanut butter cookie lovers! What could be better to bite into a Peanut Butter cookie with a peanut butter cup in the middle. Yum Yum. These are easy cookies to make, and this recipe makes almost 4 dozen. The most difficult thingContinue reading “Day Four of the Twelve Days of Christmas Cookies…PEANUT BUTTER CUP COOKIES”

Day Three of the Twelve Days of Christmas Cookies….Nutmeg Sugar Cookies!

These are old fashioned Nutmeg Sugar Cookies. This is one of the first recipes I found on my own, when I was 12. They have become a big hit in my family and my customers have loved them as well. When mom and I started baking them together, we had the best time preparing theContinue reading “Day Three of the Twelve Days of Christmas Cookies….Nutmeg Sugar Cookies!”

Day two of Twelve Days of Christmas cookies….DATE BARS

We love Date Bars!! I have had these most of my life. Our dear family friend, Millie, gave this recipe to my mom and we have made them ever since. I was always captivated at Christmas with all the cookies that we would make. Millie inspired me to do lots of different cookies. She alwaysContinue reading “Day two of Twelve Days of Christmas cookies….DATE BARS”