My Favorite:: Snowball Cookies

You are probably busy wrapping gifts and finalizing your Christmas menu right about now, or like me packing for a little road trip.

I always get in the baking mood during the Holidays and I just can't stop.  I have packed two large containers of cookies to take to my family and look forward to baking with my mom on Christmas Eve. One of my favorites this time of year is snowball cookies.  My boys love when I make these, they have definitely become a tradition. *Beware of the mess they make when eating them!:)

Land O' Lakes Snowball Cookies

 All-purpose flour

2 cups finely chopped pecans

1/4 cup sugar

1 cup Land O Lakes® Butter, softened

1 teaspoon vanilla

Powdered sugar

Heat oven to 325°F. Combine all ingredients except powdered sugar in large bowl. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl occasionally, until well mixed.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 18-25 minutes or until very lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes; roll in powdered sugar while still warm and again when cool.

Pinterest Inspired: Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

I never share my cooking experiences on my blog, because I don't cook that often. I do love to bake on occasion and lately I have been trying new recipes that I find on Pinterest. I thought I would share with you from time to time. This is definitely the best Chocolate Chip cookie recipe I have made and my boys truly enjoyed them.

 

Recipe Pinterest

via Lick The Bowl Good 

• 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

V-DAY COUNTDOWN

2 DAYS BEFORE V-DAY
Ladies do you know what you're going to do for that special someone?

I know I gave some ideas in a recent post, but for my Austin readers. If you still don't have a clue take a look at some popular places in the ATX for those last minute yummy Goodies...


YUMMY YUMMY :)


Chocolate Covered Strawberries:

Lammes Candy- http://www.lammes.com/

Amy's Ice Cream- http://www.amysicecreams.com/

Edible Arrangements- http://www.ediblearrangements.com/


Cookie Delievery:

Tiffs Treats- http://www.cookiedelivery.com/

Cookies In Bloom- http://www.cookiesinbloom.com/


Austin Nuts- www.austinnuts.com