Grandma’s Sugar Cookies

Here’s a perfect holiday baking recipe from Chef Dana Herbert, winner of TLC’s “Next Great Baker.” The show is judged by “Cake Boss” Buddy Valastro. Yields 6 dozen 2 cups butter 4 cups sugar 4 tablespoons heavy cream 4 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 teaspoon baking powder 8 cups flour 4 eggs Directions 1. […]

Green Goblin Toes

After making these treats you may never want a pedicure again.   You need: Nutter Butter cookies Green candy melts (available at craft stores) Red candy melts (available at craft stores) Golden Grahams cereal Cocoa Puffs cereal Wax paper Clean paintbrushes Directions: 1. Heat green candy melts in the microwave for 30-45 seconds, or until […]

Christmas Belly Button Cookies

Ann Marie makes these Christmas belly button cookies with her five kiddos. You can substitute your favorite flavors of these candies. Makes: 60 or so buttons Total Time: 20 minutes 1 bag of pretzel rings 1 bag of Hershey’s Hugs or Hershey’s Kisses 1 bag of mint M&Ms (or plain chocolate if you don’t like […]

Cherry Almond Biscotti - A Holiday Cookie Contest Winner

If you can slice a loaf of bread, you can bake biscotti. These crunchy cookies look impressive enough for a present, but they’re really simple to make. Cherry Almond Biscotti  Makes about 4 dozen cookies 1 cup slivered or sliced almonds 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (1 stick) 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 2-3 tablespoons […]