Since I have a two year old, I wanted to make really fun gingerbread Christmas cookies this year. After seeing a gingerbread man in Starbucks, she decided that was the cookie we should make. I love gingerbread, but usually find it so heavy. I love this recipe because the cookies are light but still moist. This will be a cookie I make every year. Plus they were fun to decorate, but not as time consuming as sugar cookies.

I am always looking for great and easy holiday recipes that utilize seasonal flavors. Fall is my favorite time of year and I love pumpkin, so naturally, I love this recipe.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, mix together:
1 29 oz can of pumpkin

2 14oz cans sweetened condensed milk
4 egg yolks (save whites for later)
2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt

Separately beat 4 egg whites until stiff and fold into combined pumpkin mixture. Spread evenly into greased 13×9 inch baking pan. Directly …

This is a great recipe to serve on Thanksgiving or the days leading up to Thanksgiving. It combines apples and cranberries and is a wonderful alternative to the traditional pie. Serve it with ice cream or home-made whipped cream.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a 9×13 greased baking pan, evenly place:
5 tart apples, peeled, slice and cored
In a large bowl mix together:
1 can whole cranberry sauce
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
Pour cranberry mixture evenly over apples. In a small bowl mix together:
1/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, …

This is a great dessert to serve on Thanksgiving if you are looking for something different than the usual pumpkin pie.  It is a great twist on an old classic.  This pumpkin pie cheesecake is so rich and smooth. I love to serve it with fresh whipped cream and coffee. It is my favorite cheesecake!
Make at least one day in advance before serving. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Cover the outside and bottom of a springform pan with foil, shiny side on the outside. Grease …

I love snickerdoodle cookies.  They remind me of Christmas because my mom made them ever year for her holiday cookie plates.  This is my mom’s recipe.  It is an easy snickerdoodle cookie recipe and is so delicious that they can be enjoyed all year long.
In a large bowl, combine:
3/4 cup shortening
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
Beat until combined and smooth.  Then add:
2 3/4 cup flour
1 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Once all ingredients are combined, chill in refrigerator for about an hour.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  …