EASY Christmas Goodie Idea - Sinful Red Velvet Cookies!

I originally blogged about these over a year ago,

but while brainstorming Christmas goodies to make,

I thought these would be perfect because of the color,

but also because they're so yummy too!

Please excuse the older photos with boarders,

and keep reading to see how to make these treats!

The Goods:

Red Velvet Cake Mix

Cream Cheese

Egg

Vanilla

Butter

Powdered Sugar

Let butter and cream cheese get soft in a large mixing bowl.

Then cream using a hand mixer.

Add the egg...

And mix that in!

Now add the vanilla...

And mix that in too...

Until it looks like this!

Dump in the whole box of cake mix...

And mix that in!

Oh hello yummy red velvet cream cheese mixture.

Form into walnut sized balls.

And roll each ball in powdered sugar.

Place on a cookie sheet with room for cookie to expand during baking.

Bake at _____ for ________.

Cool on baking sheet for a minute or two.

Remove to wire rack and dust with more powdered sugar.

And of course, take a bite to make sure they taste alright!

Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies Recipe

1 Box Red Velvet Cake Mix

1 8oz. Block Cream Cheese - Room Temp

1/2 Cup Butter - Room Temp

1 Egg

1 Tablespoon Vanilla

Powdered Sugar 

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and cream cheese.
2. Beat in the egg and vanilla until combined.
3. Add cake mix and mix until fully incorporated.
4. Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours.
5. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
6. Roll chilled batter into tablespoon sized balls.
7. Roll balls in powdered sugar and place about two inches apart on a baking sheet.
8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
9. Cool completely on a wire rack and then dust with more powdered sugar.

Homemade Hot Chocolate Sticks!

I knew I wanted to make some kind of treat for my co-workers for the holidays

and when I was looking at numerous ideas online, I came up with the idea to make 

HOT CHOCOLATE STICKS!!!

Now you're probably thinking,

Hot Chocolate Sticks? What's that?!?!

Well keep reading and I'll show you!

The Goods:

Dark Chocolate

Lollipop Sticks

Silicone Mold

Milk (For Making Hot Chocolate)

Mini Marshmallows (Optional)

Candy Canes (Optional)

Melt your chocolate and fill silicone mold. 

Once chocolate is set enough, add sticks

and the topping of your choice.

I decided to use only mini marshmallows.

Once completely set, remove from the silicone mold.

Package up into individual baggies.

And because I was giving them as gifts,

I added a mason jar, straw and candy cane too!

One dozen Hot Chocolate Stick treat bags!

These would make a great treat for any holiday.

I'm thinking New Years, Valentine's Day, Birthdays, etc.

Hope you all have a fun and safe New Year's Eve!

Here's to an amazing 2015 my friends!!!

Five on Friday Link Up - Christmas Goodies!

I'm hoping to make some Christmas Goodies this weekend.

It's something I look forward to and do every year.

I tend to change up a little year to year, but I have some favorites.

I'm linking up again today to share my 5 Favorite Christmas Goodies!

Keep reading to find out what they are!

Robyn's Five Favorite Christmas Goodies!

1. Chocolate Chip Cookies

Who doesn't like Chocolate Chip Cookies?

I mean really! I can't think of a single person.

And the way I make mine - they stay soft for awhile!

2. Spritz Cookies

I discovered these little delicious treats years ago

and make them every year - even years I say I won't.

They are just that good and super easy too.

3. Snickerdoodles

These cookies are absolutely amazing!

I almost forgot about them until looking at past posts.

And after that, knew I had to make some this year!!

4. Persimmon Cookies

I know that I really like these cookies,

but year after year I forget how great they are!

I'm thinking of putting my own spin on them this year.

5. GG's Christmas Fudge

I blogged about this amazing treat the beginning of 2014.

And funny enough my brother recently asked for the recipe.

I can't remember the last time I didn't make this at Christmas,

so it will most likely make an appearance again this year!

So - what are some of your favorite holiday treats?

And do you like baking them or just enjoy eating them?

Now head on over to April and Christina's blogs to check out more of the link up!

Everything Cookies

A few weeks ago, I got a hankering to make some homemade cookies.

While I love making simple chocolate chip or oatmeal raisin cookies, 

I knew I wanted to do something just a little different!

So what exactly did I do different?

I decided to use oatmeal, raisins, chocolate chips and 

pretty much everything else but the kitchen sink!

Hence me deciding they needed to be called:

EVERYTHING COOKIES!

These cookies are so simple to make.

And if you have a stand mixer like I do, 

the mixer does all the work!

Take a look below at how to make these easy, yet delicious cookies!

The Goods:

8 oz (2 sticks) Butter, Softened

1 1/4 cup Brown Sugar, Packed

3/4 cup Granulated Sugar

2 teaspoons Vanilla

2 Eggs

1 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

3 cups Old Fashioned Oats

1/2 cup Chocolate Chips

1/2 cup Raisins

1/2 cup Shredded Coconut

1/2 cup Toffee Bits

Before I go any further - I have to apologize.

I got really into making these cookies 

and FORGOT to take step by step pictures.

I'm sorry, I know I was a BAD blogger again. 

Since there aren't step by step pictures,

Follow the steps below to make these yummy cookies:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Beat butter, sugars, and vanilla until creamy.

Mix in eggs until light and fluffy.

Add flour, baking soda and salt until blended.

Stir in your oats and all your goodies!

Form dough into balls (I used a 35 mm scooper)

and place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are starting to brown.

Centers should be still quite soft - this will keep them super chewy!

Cool on cookie sheet about a minute, 

then remove to wire rack until completely cool.

I took these AMAZING cookies to work the day after making them.

There were about 60 or so cookies in my office kitchen in the morning 

and EVERY SINGLE ONE was devoured before lunch time!

These babies were just that good.

I will, without a doubt, be making them again.

But now it's YOUR turn to do so.

Go make them and see how good they really are!

Girls Night: Halloween Style!

I am going to be busy with my brother and his family on Halloween, so I figured I'd have a Girl's Night before and make it festive for the season!

I made some themed food and drinks and the girls contributed a little too. 

Take a look at all the treats we had to celebrate Halloween!

The table with all the goodies.

And close ups of most of them...

Deviled Eggs with Zombie Eyes!

Crazy Cat Lady Baked Goods

Pumpkin, Zucchini Walnut and Chocolate Chip Banana Breads

Chips with Blood (Salsa) and Guts (Guacamole)

Monster Meats and Cheeses 

With Baguette and Crackers

Poisoned Apples with Carmel Dip

Mini Mummy Dogs

Witch's Brew

Another view of the brew!

It's not Halloween without a little fog machine fun!

OR some fun board games in costume!

We dressed up, and without planning we were all some form of animal.  

I'm sure many people aren't surprised, 

but I was a Black Cat.

And after a little eyelash mishap, 

I became a Nerdy Black Cat!

I had TONS of fun and cannot wait until Wednesday to see what other fun ways I can celebrate the holiday!