ByGrace

Have you tried Starbucks' Cranberry Bliss Bars ??? They are heavenly! A couple of years ago, I found a recipe to make these bars - and so I did. And they're even better homemade!!! It's become my little tradition to take these to our church Christmas party. Cranberry Bliss Bars Recipe from Food.com Cake 1 cup butter, softened 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar, packed 3 eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla or 1 1/2 teaspoons orange extract 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup diced dried cranberries 6 ounces white chocolate, cut into chunks Frosting 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 3 cups powdered sugar 4 teaspoons lemon juice or 2 teaspoons orange extract 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/4 cup diced dried cranberries Drizzled Icing 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon milk 2 teaspoons vegetable shortening orange zest, garnish (optional) Directions : Preh...

Photo and recipe from Taste of Home This recipe was one of the first Christmas recipes my husband requested our first Christmas together. I have to admit, I haven't made them often in the 29 years since then, but he still loves them. Maybe I'll throw a batch together for him this Christmas!   Pecan Thumbprints 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg yolk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 egg white, lightly beaten 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts ...

We're getting ready to make Christmas cookies to send to the boys. We're mailing their boxes Monday in hopes that they'll get there right on time for opening Christmas Day! This is the first time we've mailed to them with a deadline, so we'll see how it goes. The USPS website says Monday is the last day for Christmas delivery via Priority Mail. And can I say just how much I love love love Click N Ship ??? It has come in handy for shipping personal packages as well as helping out a customer when she needs quick shipping. I will never stand in line at the post office again if I can help it! And neither will my husband; he will take the boys' packages already paid-for and labeled and just hand them to a clerk . . . without having to stand in a ginormous line. At least I hope it works that way on Monday! ;) Now. Cookies! I've always enjoyed making Christmas cookies. Our favorite is Chocolate Crinkles: soft, chewy brownie inside with a crinkly surface outside ...