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Christmas Checkboard Cake ❄︎ 12th Baking Day of Christmas 2017

Christmas Checkboard Cake ❄︎ 12th Baking Day of Christmas 2017

For the last day of The 12 Baking Days of Christmas, I thought we should end with cake. And since we’re fully immersed in the hectic holiday season, I’m going to show you how to save time by turning store-bought, boxed cake mixes into a 

Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole︎ ❄︎ 11th Baking Day of Christmas 2017

Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole︎ ❄︎ 11th Baking Day of Christmas 2017

Whether you have a house full of guests or just the usual suspects, it’s incredibly helpful to have a low-maintenance, high-quality breakfast ready for Christmas morning so you can focus on the things that matter most. So on this 11th Baking Day of Christmas, I 

Mini Caramel Apple Pies ❄︎ 10th Baking Day of Christmas 2017

Mini Caramel Apple Pies ❄︎ 10th Baking Day of Christmas 2017

Today we are making mini caramel apple pies using homemade apple filling and store-bought pie crust. You might think apple pie is more of a fall favorite, but I won’t say no to a freshly baked apple pie at Christmas time! Would you? Plus, these 

Red & White Marbled Cupcakes ❄︎ 9th Baking Day of Christmas 2017

Red & White Marbled Cupcakes ❄︎ 9th Baking Day of Christmas 2017

You know those winter scenes with tiny reindeer and snow-flocked trees set in lanterns and glass globes in every home store right now? Well, I’m fascinated by them and want to make one for Christmas in a beautiful copper lantern that I got this past summer. 

Red Velvet Cookies ❄︎ 8th Baking Day of Christmas 2017

Red Velvet Cookies ❄︎ 8th Baking Day of Christmas 2017

And we’re back! Did you miss me? Or did you hardly notice there was a brief reprieve in our 12 Baking Days of Christmas series? Well, I took the weekend to celebrate my daughter’s birthday. She is officially four years old now and is such 

Homemade Cornbread Stuffing ❄︎ 7th Baking Day of Christmas 2017

Homemade Cornbread Stuffing ❄︎ 7th Baking Day of Christmas 2017

One of the many reasons I like the holiday season so much is because that’s when people pull out all the stops: the once-a-year turkey, the special holiday ham, Aunt So-and-So’s famous pumpkin pie… In my family, the much beloved and anticipated dish is this 

Homemade Cornbread ❄︎ 6th Baking Day of Christmas 2017

Homemade Cornbread ❄︎ 6th Baking Day of Christmas 2017

Growing up, we had a side of homemade cornbread with just about every meal. It was fluffy and sweet and reminded me of cake. Topped with a slice of butter, it brought out the flavor of meat, perfectly complemented baked beans and made any vegetable 

Rudy’s Gingerbread Loaf ❄︎ 5th Baking Day of Christmas 2017

Rudy’s Gingerbread Loaf ❄︎ 5th Baking Day of Christmas 2017

Today’s recipe is equal to five gold rings in my book! It is a gingerbread loaf by fellow baker and friend, Rudy Martinez of Man Bakes Cakes. I met Rudy while living in NYC and have had the pleasure of witnessing his growth from baking 

White Chocolate Bark: Two Ways ❄︎ 4th Baking Day of Christmas 2017

White Chocolate Bark: Two Ways ❄︎ 4th Baking Day of Christmas 2017

White chocolate bark is an easy, versatile treat for the holidays. The white chocolate provides a sweet canvas to decorate with colorful dried fruits, nuts or candies of your choosing. Today I’m going to show you two ways to make white chocolate bark for the 

Cranberry Orange Scones ❄︎ 3rd Baking Day of Christmas 2017

Cranberry Orange Scones ❄︎ 3rd Baking Day of Christmas 2017

One of the best things about the holidays is catching up with friends and family, especially while sharing a meal together. These cranberry orange scones are perfect for a holiday brunch with family or afternoon tea with the ladies. Cranberry + orange is a classic 

Skillet Sugar Cookies ❄︎ 2nd Baking Day of Christmas 2017

Skillet Sugar Cookies ❄︎ 2nd Baking Day of Christmas 2017

In the previous 12 Baking Days of Christmas, I presented a homemade chocolate chip cookie recipe that would work perfectly as Cookies for Santa. Today, I give you another. It’s a delightful spin on the traditional sugar cookie by baking in a cast iron skillet. 

Gingerbread Whoopie Pies

Gingerbread Whoopie Pies

The 12 Baking Days of Christmas is a series I started in my first year of blogging. Then life got crazy with a military deployment and I wasn’t able to continue last year. But now — back by popular demand — I present to you The