Butter Pecan Shortbread Chippers
Y'all know I love me a good shortbread cookie! They are rich, not overly sweet, and big on buttery flavor. Combine that with pecans and semi sweet chocolate chips and you've got a cookie everyone can agree on. These are perfect served alongside a pot of coffee when sitting around the table with friends catching up on the year. They also make a very thoughtful thank you gift. With fewer and fewer people baking these days, the value of homemade ... Continue Reading
Snowball (Pecan Nougat) Cookies
This post was originally published in 2010. I updated the post in 2019. I love these things. They are only available seasonally (thank goodness) but I find my buggy steering towards them each year soon as they make their first showing in the grocery store. I've always wanted to make my own ... Continue Reading
Mama’s Simple Eggnog
We didn't grow up drinking eggnog, but heard about it often on television shows and in movies. Eventually, years ago, I finally tried it and found that it can vary greatly from absolutely delicious to bug-your-eyes-out strong! This recipe errs on the side of smooth and delicious, creamy and rich, ... Continue Reading
