Baking & Sweets, Blog, Christmas, Desserts
My mother-in-law’s recipe for Nanaimo Bars. Easy to pull together and delicious. A Christmas favourite! Ingredients for Nanaimo Bars Nanaimo Bars Base – 1/2 cup (125 ml) butter 1/4 cup (60 ml) white sugar 5 Tbsp (75 ml) cocoa 1 egg 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla 1...
Baking & Sweets, Blog, Christmas, Cookies
I’ve had this recipe for Swedish Loop Cookies for years – and for the life of me can’t remember where it came from. A good Christmas Cookie recipe that is super easy to make with lots of options. Very similar to a shortbread cookies, but not....
Baking & Sweets, Blog, Christmas, Cookies, Quick & Easy
Easy, melt in your mouth Chocolate Shortbread Cookies. A twist on the usual shortbread for those who like chocolate – and they will LOVE these! Ingredients for Chocolate Shortbread Cookies 2 cups (500 ml) butter 1 cup (250 ml) sugar 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla 3 cups...
Baking & Sweets, Blog, Candy, Christmas
This recipe for Caramel Popcorn comes from my brother-in-law, Ken Smith. Ken has been making this Caramel Popcorn at Christmas for over 20 years. It’s a huge hit and something my husband and I look forward to receiving every Christmas! Ingredients for Caramel...
Baking & Sweets, Blog, Christmas
This delicious and simple recipe for Butter Tarts originated with my mother-in-law, Florence. A favourite at Christmas! You can make the Butter Tarts with nuts and raisins or make Butter Pecan Tarts, by adding more nuts and eliminating the raisins...
Baking & Sweets, Blog, Christmas, Cookies, Quick & Easy
Thanks to Fran Beaver for asking about Chocolate Macaroons! These are SO simple to make … maybe 15 minutes (at most) to put together and 15 minutes in the oven! Add more sugar if you like them really sweet. INGREDIENTS – 3 egg whites 1/4 cup (60 ml) sugar...
