Baking desserts, baking bread, and baking with sourdough starter discard. Plus scotch, bourbon, & whiskey tasting notes, and a whole lot more!
Holiday cheer is here!
The holiday season is upon us, and there are so many ways to celebrate with food. Do you serve trays of cookies, brownies, and fudge? Some fun and festive ideas to include on your platter are Pecan Snowball Cookies (traditional recipe), Double Chocolate Peppermint Brownies (candy cane fun!), Flourless Chocolate Walnut Cookies (gluten-free!), and Nanaimo Bars (a no-bake recipe).
If truffles are your jam, try Easy Chocolate Truffles (uses only 4 ingredients), Chocolate Pecan Rum Balls (a luscious treat for adults only), or Chocolate Tiramisu Truffles (a fun way to have tiramisu). And don’t forget the Eggnog! Make it with your favorite spirit, or leave it alcohol-free for a delicious mocktail safe for everyone.
No matter what Winter celebrations you're observing, I wish you a very joyous holiday season, and a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year!
- Pecan Snowball Cookies (Mexican Wedding Cookies)
- Double Chocolate Peppermint Brownies
- Fudgy Chewy Flourless Chocolate Walnut Cookies
- Almost Authentic Easy Nanaimo Bars (No-Bake)
- Easy Chocolate Truffles (only 4 ingredients)
- Easy No-Bake Chocolate Pecan Rum Balls
- No-Bake Dark Chocolate Tiramisu Truffles
- Traditional Creamy Homemade Eggnog
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About Tammy
I'm Tammy! My fascination with baking comes from my love of science and the magic of bringing together ingredients to produce something yummy. Coupling that with my appreciation of scotches and bourbons, I love to bake stuff, jot down my whisky tasting notes, and share my experiences with you!
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