Easy baking is essential this time of year! I have a couple big OREO fans in the house too. Not only does my hubby love stuffed cookies, but a stuffed cookie with OREOs? Well, that's really a great gift idea for him. Plus, they make great gifts for the neighbors too. Do you have an OREO fan in your house? OREO Stuffed Cookie Recipe Ingredients: 1 box chocolate cake mix 4 oz (1/2 brick) cream cheese 1/3 cup butter, softened 1 egg 20 OREOS, any flavor … [Read more...]
Hosting a Christmas Cookie Swap? Here’s What You Need to Know
Are you hosting a Christmas cookie exchange this holiday season? For the third year, I am on our church's women's ministry team and we love to host a Christmas cookie swap with the other ladies at church. It's a fun excuse to get together for brunch. Plus, we get to bring home 1-2 dozen cookies to our family for the holiday season. Yes, I know we don't "need" dozens of cookies in our homes, but we've also given them as gifts to the neighbors or brought them to the local fire … [Read more...]
Cake Mix Cookie Recipe: Peanut Butter Stuffed Cookies
We're a big fan of semi-homemade here at the Long House. We've made a few cake mix cookie recipes here on the blog. This one is a great addition to our growing collection. It's perfect for the holiday season too! We love baking cookies! What are your favorite cookies to make, or eat? Peanut Butter Stuffed Cookies Ingredients: 1 box chocolate cake mix 4 oz (1/2 brick) cream cheese 1/3 cup butter, softened 1 egg 20 Peanut Butter Cups Peanut Butter Stuffed Cookie … [Read more...]
31 Ways to Celebrate Family Month
There’s a five week span between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day referred to as Family Month. Started back in 1882, this month places emphasis on moms and dads across the country spending more time with their children. I don't know about you but having a time set aside to truly focus on family is great. It gives us the perfect excuse to plan family outings and family nights. In a busy world, family time can get pushed to the background of life and forgotten. But we all need that intentional time … [Read more...]
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
This last month my Princess and I made cookies together. She specifically asked for peanut butter cookies and since we had all the ingredients, I just couldn't say no. I mean, honestly, who can say no to peanut butter cookies? She loved them so much she asked me to make them for her class, for her birthday. She does not like cupcakes, and she wnated to bring something to her class on her birthday, so we made another batch of peanut butter cookies with chocolate candies - thumbprint … [Read more...]
25 Christmas Cookies Everyone Will Love
Who makes cookies during the holidays? We always make Christmas cookies. We've already decorated gingerbread ornaments. Next up is sugar cookie decorating. We LOVE sugar cookies in our family. Now the Isabella is getting older, she especially likes to take charge of baking in the kitchen. She's often making cookies for the neighbors, family parties, and even church potluck. 25 Christmas Cookie Recipes I've round up 25 great cookie recipes just for you that everyone is sure to love. Give the … [Read more...]
50+ Must Have Christmas Cookie Supplies For You
Do you like to bake each year at Christmas? We love baking cookies here at the Long house. You can find a large variety of baking supplies on Amazon.com. 50+ Must Have Christmas Cookie Supplies Wilton Cookie Pro Ultra II Cookie Press Old River Road Elf's Stocking Shape Cookie Cutter Sweet Creations 3D Gift Tag Cookie Cutter Fox Run Gingerbread House Cookie Cutter Set Wilton Gingerbread House Comfort Grip Cookie Cutter Wilton 3-Piece Christmas Polar Metal Cookie Cutter … [Read more...]
