• Ranger Cookies
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    Ranger Cookies

    December 12, 2014 - By 

    Welcome to the 12 Days of Christmas {Treats}! On of Rob’s favorite cookies are the Ranger Cookies. Coconut, oats, chocolate chips and the crunch from rice crispies make for a cookie that you canNOT just eat one of! Servings: 30 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 1 cup butter 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed, light or dark 1 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. salt 2 large eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats 1 cup shredded coconut 1 cup chocolate chips 3…

  • Pretzel Square Bites - a little sweet and little salty make for a great party food!
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    Pretzel Square Bites

    December 11, 2014 - By 

    Welcome to the 12 Days of Christmas {Treats}!I love cookies that are sweet and salty. Pretzels, peanut butter, and chocolate? Oh yeah!! Servings: 30ish? Prep Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 0 minutes Ingredients: 1/2 package of almond chocolate bark 1/2 package of almond white chocolate bark 1 bag of waffle pretzels 1/2 jar of peanut butter

  • Lysha @ a Camera & a Cookbook shares 12 delightful Christmas treat recipes for this holiday season. Today she is sharing Oreo Balls.
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    Oreo Balls

    December 10, 2014 - By 

    Welcome to the 12 Days of Christmas {Treats}!A coworker of mine made these, Oreo Balls, way back before they were all the rage all over the internet. Now everyone makes them, but I still love them. Makes: 25 Prep Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 0 minutes Ingredients: 1 package Oreo cookies, crushed 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 package white almond bark 1 package chocolate almond bark Directions: 1. Using a blender or hand held mixer, mix Oreos and cream cheese together. 2. Roll into walnut size balls. Chill for an hour. Melt approximately 3/4 package of both types of…

  • Praline Cookies - an amazing alternative to pralines!
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    Praline Cookies

    December 9, 2014 - By 

    Welcome to the 12 Days of Christmas {Treats}! I love pralines, but often find them to be so sweet that one bite is plenty. When I found this recipe for Praline Cookies, I knew it had to jump to the top of my list. When I made them recently, I was not disappointed in the least! So good. Servings: 24 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 1/2 cup softened butter 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar (I used dark) 1 large egg 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 cup chopped pecans 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup…

  • This Butterfinger Dip can be whipped up the night before that party.
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    Butterfinger Dip

    December 8, 2014 - By 

    This Butterfinger Dip is so easy and so yummy. It will be gone before you know it. This is great served with graham cracker sticks or thick pretzels. I really like the Honey Wheat Braided Twist pretzels from Kroger with this dip. Welcome to the 12 Days of Christmas {Treats}! Servings: 8 Prep Time: 5 minutes + 30 minutes to chill Cooking Time: none Ingredients: 1 8 oz. box of cream cheese 1/2 stick of butter 1/2 cup of powdered sugar 1/4 cup of brown sugar 1 tbs. vanilla 3/4 cup of crushed Butterfingers Serve with pretzels or graham cracker…

  • Chocolate Banana Bites
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    Chocolate Banana Bites

    December 6, 2014 - By 

    Welcome to the 12 Days of Christmas {Treats}!I decided to try something a little different for Day 6! These Chocolate Banana Bites are like a little bite of banana pudding covered in chocolate. So delicious! Servings: 30 Prep Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 0 minutes Ingredients: 2-3 bananas 1/2 package of almond chocolate bark 1/2 jar of peanut butter 1 box Mini ‘Nilla Wafers

  • Nutella Pumpkin Bites
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    Nutella Pumpkin Bites

    December 5, 2014 - By 

    Welcome to the 12 Days of Christmas {Treats}! Today is Day 5 of our 12 Days of Christmas treats and we’re sharing a simple recipe for Nutella Pumpkin Bites. These are not overly sweet and they are not overly pumpkin-flavored either. I’m not a huge fan of pumpkin spice, so I don’t include that in my pumpkin recipes. Give these a try for your next Christmas party! Servings: 24 Prep Time: 5 minutes + 30 minutes to chill Cooking Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 1 cup of Nutella 1/3 cup of pumpkin pure 1/2 cup of confectioner’s sugar crescent rolls or…

  • Chocolate Chip Cookies - Great to make ahead for this busy holiday season.
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    Chocolate Chip Cookies

    December 4, 2014 - By 

    Welcome to the 12 Days of Christmas {Treats}!This recipe calls for you to make these ahead of time to allow the dough to harden. This makes it so much easier to ball them out for perfectly shaped cookie. Servings: 24 Prep Time: 10 minutes + 12+ hours chill time Cooking Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1 3/4 butter 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 tbs. vanilla extract 12 oz. bittersweet chocolate chips Sea salt for sprinkling

  • Snowballs made with Browned Butter
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    Snowballs {Made with Browned Butter}

    December 3, 2014 - By 

    Today on our 12 Days of Christmas Treats post we’re sharing a great standby. This traditional Snowball cookies are a Christmas favorite in my many households. I know they’re one of my husband’s favorite cookies. I used the traditional recipe, but improved it by using browned butter, which adds a bit of richness to the cookies. Servings: 3 dozen Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes for each batch Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups finely chopped pecans 1/4 cup sugar 1 1/4 cup browned butter 2 tsp. vanilla 2 cups powdered sugar

  • Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Crackers
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    Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Crackers

    December 2, 2014 - By 

    Welcome to the 12 Days of Christmas {Treats}! One of my favorite things about Christmas growing up was going to my Granny’s house. She always had tins full of the yummiest treats that she only made at Christmas. Chocolate fudge, peanut butter fudge, and these chocolate peanut butter cookies. Servings: 60 Prep Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 0 minutes Ingredients: 1 package of almond chocolate bark 1 package of almond white chocolate bark 1 box of Ritz Crackers 1 jar of peanut butter

  • Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
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    Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

    December 1, 2014 - By 

    Welcome to the 12 Days of Christmas Treats! For the next 12 days, we’ll be sharing some awesome recipes that you can use for those upcoming Christmas parties and get togethers. For Day 1, we’ve got a new and different cookie called Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies. Servings: about 30 cookies Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 2/3 cup softened butter 2/3 cup brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats 1 1/2 cups flour 2 tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 2/3 cup dried cranberries 2/3 cup chopped walnuts 2/3…