Rum (Or Bourbon) Balls

Rum (Or Bourbon) Balls

And they are so tasty with a little, not much, but just enough rum to make these little darings sing. So if you need to make and take something to a party, these little beauties are always a hit. Of course you can always substitute Bourbon 

Vanilla Marshmallows

Vanilla Marshmallows

I like larger marshmallows for roasting. My Grandchildren love them. The way I cut them makes 24 large marshmallows.  This confection’s pillowy-softness, tender sweetness and pure, vanilla-scent makes it an instant favorite with all ages. These delicious marshmallows are simple to make and can be 

Mom’s Coconut Butterball Cookies

Mom’s Coconut Butterball Cookies

Coconut Butterball Cookies.  Another short bread type cookie with Coconut dusted liberally with powdered sugar.  This cookie is not overly sweet but just the right amount to satisfy any sweet tooth. Another great gift Idea for any occasion but especially for Christmas.   Along with 

English Toffee

English Toffee

You will need a 13” X 17-1/2” sheet pan with sides. A second set of hands helps. Please read through this entire recipe before starting. Ingredients: Directions: (Before you start recipe, have all your ingredients measured, chocolate open,pecans chopped, pizza cutter ready, spreader ready, cookie 

Candy Cane Snowball Cookies

Candy Cane Snowball Cookies

Candy Cane Snowball Cookies are a must-add to your holiday cookie tray. Buttery sweet shortbread, peppermint and vanilla candy melts make for holiday flavor perfection.

Soaring Tree Cranberry Bars

Soaring Tree Cranberry Bars

t was a few years ago we went on vacation with some very dear friends to Durango Colorado. While there we went on an adventure called Soaring Tree Top Adventures. Anyway So you may have guessed this is a Zip Line tour. The longest zip line tour in the country. It’s located between Durango and Silverton Colorado. The only way to get there is by Train. The Durango Train. Which added to the excitement. I have been on zip lines but this was the most fun zip line tour we’ve been on. Certainly was one of the highlights of our trip. Anyway they provided a lunch cooked by a Chef on platforms way up in the tree tops next to the Animas River. Very Cool! Well they provided us with Energy Bars they made there, and they were great. They gave us the recipe. And I can’t wait to share it with you. So lets get started.

Chocolate Chip Cookies With A Surprise Ingredient

Chocolate Chip Cookies With A Surprise Ingredient

Darlene’s Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies with a little something extra. Granola! Yes, that is the surprise ingredient. And it adds a little more body . . . .or something that is hard to explain or express but whatever the case, it’s definitely a winner. You 

<strong>ENGLISH TOFFEE</strong>

ENGLISH TOFFEE

You will need a 13” X 17-1/2” sheet pan with sides. (Before you start recipe, have all your ingredients measured, chocolate open,pecans chopped, pizza cutter ready, spreader ready cookie sheet ready and jar of peanut butter out to check for color!!!) Place butter into a 

<strong>PECAN TARTS</strong>

PECAN TARTS

Mini Bite Size Pecan Pies.   And just in time for the holidays.  These little morsels of goodness are great for Family gatherings and or parties.  

Mamie Eisenhower’s Millon Dollar Fudge

Mamie Eisenhower’s Millon Dollar Fudge

My mother cut this recipe out of a 1948 News Paper the year I was born. This was the President’s favorite candy. Mom make this candy while we were growing up. Now I make this fudge for the holidays for friends and family.