Gingerbread Magic Cookies

Love magic cookies? Then you'll go crazy for this Christmas version of the classic! That's right, it's Gingerbread Magic Cookies, complete with a gingerbread crust, cinnamon chips, and white chocolate. It's just as good as the original ... hmmmm, perhaps even better!

It just so happens that classic 7-Layer {Magic} Cookies are a staple of my mother-in-law's Christmas day cookie tray. So when I decided to mess around with the original classic recipe to create a more 'Christmas-y' version, I braced myself to get in 'trouble' with my husband. I mean, mess with a classic from his Mom? ... What was I thinking, right?

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Love magic cookies? Then you'll go crazy for this Christmas version of the classic! That's right, it's Gingerbread Magic Cookies, complete with a gingerbread crust, cinnamon chips, and white chocolate. It's just as good as the original ... hmmmm, perhaps even better!

It just so happens that classic 7-Layer {Magic} Cookies are a staple of my mother-in-law's Christmas day cookie tray. So when I decided to mess around with the original classic recipe to create a more 'Christmas-y' version, I braced myself to get in 'trouble' with my husband. I mean, mess with a classic from his Mom? ... What was I thinking, right?

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Mint Truffle Muddy Buddies

I am a muddy buddy fan!  There is nothing quicker to whip up for a fun party snack than any version of these tasty treats!  Last year I made a Gingerbread Puppy Chow that was crazy good!  So, continuing with my Christmas tradition of muddy buddies, I have made the easiest Mint Truffle variation!  This one is probably the easiest flavors to make because it's only four ingredients.  I have also learned that these are a fabulous snack to have on hand for your children to munch on as you grocery shop.  Well, they get a little messy, but my daughter was so quiet & good in the cart the whole time as she snacked on these!  Haha.  Just sayin'....  Make these on Christmas eve & watch a good old Christmas classic movie & you've got yourself a fun night!

Mint Truffle Muddy Buddies

Recipe from Amber (Dessert Now, Dinner Later!)

• 5 cups Rice Chex Cereal
• 1 (10oz) bag Hershey's Mint Truffle Kisses
• 1 Tbsp shortening
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• Optional: Mint & Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips for garnish (love Guittard chips!)

1. Unwrap the whole bag of Mint Truffle Kisses & place the chocolates into a large bowl with 1 Tablespoon of shortening (this makes it a smoother consistency once it's melted).  
2. Microwave for 30 seconds.  Stir.  Microwave 15 seconds.  Stir.  Microwave 15 seconds. Stir.  Continue until chocolate is completely melted, but don't burn it.  Add cereal to bowl & GENTLY fold the chocolate over the Chex cereal until the it's fully coated.
3. Place powdered sugar into a gallon-size zip-top baggie.  Add the coated cereal, zip the bag shut, & shake the bag until all the cereal is covered with powdered sugar & no longer sticking together.  Empty into a bowl & start snacking.  *Optional: Toss some mint & semi-sweet chocolate chips into the bowl with the muddy buddies for a pop of color & additional treats to eat.

I am a muddy buddy fan!  There is nothing quicker to whip up for a fun party snack than any version of these tasty treats!  Last year I made a Gingerbread Puppy Chow that was crazy good!  So, continuing with my Christmas tradition of muddy buddies, I have made the easiest Mint Truffle variation!  This one is probably the easiest flavors to make because it's only four ingredients.  I have also learned that these are a fabulous snack to have on hand for your children to munch on as you grocery shop.  Well, they get a little messy, but my daughter was so quiet & good in the cart the whole time as she snacked on these!  Haha.  Just sayin'....  Make these on Christmas eve & watch a good old Christmas classic movie & you've got yourself a fun night!

Mint Truffle Muddy Buddies

Recipe from Amber (Dessert Now, Dinner Later!)

• 5 cups Rice Chex Cereal
• 1 (10oz) bag Hershey's Mint Truffle Kisses
• 1 Tbsp shortening
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• Optional: Mint & Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips for garnish (love Guittard chips!)

1. Unwrap the whole bag of Mint Truffle Kisses & place the chocolates into a large bowl with 1 Tablespoon of shortening (this makes it a smoother consistency once it's melted).  
2. Microwave for 30 seconds.  Stir.  Microwave 15 seconds.  Stir.  Microwave 15 seconds. Stir.  Continue until chocolate is completely melted, but don't burn it.  Add cereal to bowl & GENTLY fold the chocolate over the Chex cereal until the it's fully coated.
3. Place powdered sugar into a gallon-size zip-top baggie.  Add the coated cereal, zip the bag shut, & shake the bag until all the cereal is covered with powdered sugar & no longer sticking together.  Empty into a bowl & start snacking.  *Optional: Toss some mint & semi-sweet chocolate chips into the bowl with the muddy buddies for a pop of color & additional treats to eat.

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Bake the Halls Giveaway WINNERS!!!

Thanks to all who entered the giveaway this week!  We had a lot of entries, so you are all probably interested to see who won?!  Let's take one last peek at the prize packages...

Winner #1 gets Prize Pack #1 valued at $224, you will receive:

• 3 Sets of Christina Williams Recipe Cards
• 1 Sil-Eco Silicone Mat
• 1 Nifty Home Products Cupcake Cone Baking Rack
• 1 Nifty Home Products 3-Tier Cooling Rack
• 1 Nifty Home Products Pizza Pie Companion
• 1 Set of Progressive International Magnetic Measuring Spoons
• A Cookie Mix Assortment from Shirley J (including Coconutty Macaroon, Ginger Molasses, Oatmeal Jumbles, Classic Sugar), a Cookie Scoop, and Semi-Sweet Dipping Chocolate
• Rhodes Bake N Serv Home Baked Family Favorites Cookbook, Kids Ideas Cookbook, Apron & Coupon for free product
• 1 (200 ml) Bottle of Lagrima Vanilla Extract

 

Winner #2 gets this fabulous Prize Pack #2, valued at $152 includes:

• A 6-Pack Baking Mix from Kodiak Cakes (including (3) Double Chocolate Chunk Brownie Mixes & (3) Dark Chocolate Oatmeal Mixes)
• 3 Sets of Christina Williams Recipe Cards
• 1 Sil-Eco Silicone Mat
• 1 Nifty Home Products Cupcake Cone Baking Rack
• 1 Nifty Home Products EZ Expand Cooling Rack
• 1 Nifty Home Products Baking Rack Insert
• $20 credit towards any kitchen print at My Fabuless Life
• 1 Nickwilljack Cookies For Santa Plate

 

Thanks for supporting us in this giveaway!  Please stick around for fabulous recipes & future giveaways!

Of course a giveaway, isn't a giveaway without fabulous sponsors!  We are so grateful that our favorite products could be a part of this giveaway.  And if we say they are our favorite, you know they are good!  Please check out our sponsors' websites & see if you can find something you would like in your own kitchen! :)  Okay, the WINNERS are listed on the rafflecopter...scroll down just a little bit more...CONGRATS!

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Thanks to all who entered the giveaway this week!  We had a lot of entries, so you are all probably interested to see who won?!  Let's take one last peek at the prize packages...

Winner #1 gets Prize Pack #1 valued at $224, you will receive:

• 3 Sets of Christina Williams Recipe Cards
• 1 Sil-Eco Silicone Mat
• 1 Nifty Home Products Cupcake Cone Baking Rack
• 1 Nifty Home Products 3-Tier Cooling Rack
• 1 Nifty Home Products Pizza Pie Companion
• 1 Set of Progressive International Magnetic Measuring Spoons
• A Cookie Mix Assortment from Shirley J (including Coconutty Macaroon, Ginger Molasses, Oatmeal Jumbles, Classic Sugar), a Cookie Scoop, and Semi-Sweet Dipping Chocolate
• Rhodes Bake N Serv Home Baked Family Favorites Cookbook, Kids Ideas Cookbook, Apron & Coupon for free product
• 1 (200 ml) Bottle of Lagrima Vanilla Extract

 

Winner #2 gets this fabulous Prize Pack #2, valued at $152 includes:

• A 6-Pack Baking Mix from Kodiak Cakes (including (3) Double Chocolate Chunk Brownie Mixes & (3) Dark Chocolate Oatmeal Mixes)
• 3 Sets of Christina Williams Recipe Cards
• 1 Sil-Eco Silicone Mat
• 1 Nifty Home Products Cupcake Cone Baking Rack
• 1 Nifty Home Products EZ Expand Cooling Rack
• 1 Nifty Home Products Baking Rack Insert
• $20 credit towards any kitchen print at My Fabuless Life
• 1 Nickwilljack Cookies For Santa Plate

 

Thanks for supporting us in this giveaway!  Please stick around for fabulous recipes & future giveaways!

Of course a giveaway, isn't a giveaway without fabulous sponsors!  We are so grateful that our favorite products could be a part of this giveaway.  And if we say they are our favorite, you know they are good!  Please check out our sponsors' websites & see if you can find something you would like in your own kitchen! :)  Okay, the WINNERS are listed on the rafflecopter...scroll down just a little bit more...CONGRATS!

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White Chocolate Peppermint Eggnog

Non-peppermint lovers look away ... this White Chocolate Peppermint Eggnog is not for you! Love the minty stuff? Then this holiday drink is your peppermint heaven.

Candy canes are one of those age-old symbols that the Christmas season is upon us. And who can resist those festive little red-and-white-striped beauties? Well ... actually ... me. I can totally resist a plain ol' candy cane. In fact, I have absolutely zero desire to chow down on one. But crush one up and put it in something? ... Now you're talking! Candy canes in stuff are candy canes I can get excited about.

Though I do have a candy cane question ...

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Non-peppermint lovers look away ... this White Chocolate Peppermint Eggnog is not for you! Love the minty stuff? Then this holiday drink is your peppermint heaven.

Candy canes are one of those age-old symbols that the Christmas season is upon us. And who can resist those festive little red-and-white-striped beauties? Well ... actually ... me. I can totally resist a plain ol' candy cane. In fact, I have absolutely zero desire to chow down on one. But crush one up and put it in something? ... Now you're talking! Candy canes in stuff are candy canes I can get excited about.

Though I do have a candy cane question ...

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Crimson Christmas Punch

For me, there is really only one time of year that I drink my calories.  I am just not a milk, soda, or juice drinker.  I like my zero calorie water, but when the holidays come around, I want a special drink, & I want it to be good!  This Crimson Christmas Punch is pretty darn good!  It's got a myriad of tropical, fruity flavors all packed into one punch.  The sherbet makes it all foamy & delicious too!  This punch is a beautiful shade of red, so it's perfect to serve for Christmas parties.  Plus, it's non-alcoholic, so the whole family can enjoy it!  Happy Holidays!

Crimson Christmas Punch

Recipe from Beverages Mix Recipes & lightly altered by: Amber (Dessert Now, Dinner Later!)

• 5 cups Tropical Punch
• 1 cup Cranberry Juice
• 1 cup Pineapple Juice
• 1/2 cup Lemon Juice
• 4-5 cups Ginger Ale
• 1 pint Raspberry Sherbet

1. Make sure all ingredients are chilled.  Combine all juices into a large punch bowl.  Add ginger all slowly to keep as much fizz as possible.  Add scoops of raspberry sherbet & let sit for a few minutes.  Serve with a ladle.

*Makes about 1 gallon.

For me, there is really only one time of year that I drink my calories.  I am just not a milk, soda, or juice drinker.  I like my zero calorie water, but when the holidays come around, I want a special drink, & I want it to be good!  This Crimson Christmas Punch is pretty darn good!  It's got a myriad of tropical, fruity flavors all packed into one punch.  The sherbet makes it all foamy & delicious too!  This punch is a beautiful shade of red, so it's perfect to serve for Christmas parties.  Plus, it's non-alcoholic, so the whole family can enjoy it!  Happy Holidays!

Crimson Christmas Punch

Recipe from Beverages Mix Recipes & lightly altered by: Amber (Dessert Now, Dinner Later!)

• 5 cups Tropical Punch
• 1 cup Cranberry Juice
• 1 cup Pineapple Juice
• 1/2 cup Lemon Juice
• 4-5 cups Ginger Ale
• 1 pint Raspberry Sherbet

1. Make sure all ingredients are chilled.  Combine all juices into a large punch bowl.  Add ginger all slowly to keep as much fizz as possible.  Add scoops of raspberry sherbet & let sit for a few minutes.  Serve with a ladle.

*Makes about 1 gallon.

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Buckeye Brownies

Last year around Christmastime I made some buckeyes, which to me, is traditional Christmas candy.  There is just something about chocolate & peanut butter that a lot of people love.  It's a perfect combination & goes great in desserts!  This year I wanted to keep with that buckeye tradition, but in a new form.  These Buckeye Brownies, taste just like buckeye truffles, but in a decadent brownie bar.  One square, & my satisfaction for sugar & chocolate is fulfilled for the rest of the day.  They are definitely rich & satisfying!  These Buckeye Brownies are an easy neighbor gift idea as well, because if you cheat & use a boxed brownie mix like I did, they are thrown together in a cinch!  Definitely make these when you have company to share them with, but make them soon!

Buckeye Brownies

Recipe lightly altered from The Blonde Buckeye by: Amber (Dessert Now, Dinner Later!)

Brownies:

• 1 family size box brownie mix (makes a 13x9" pan)
• Ingredients for brownie mix.  Mine called for:
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 eggs

Peanut Butter Buttercream:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• pinch salt
• 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1-2 Tbsp milk

Chocolate Glaze:

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (I love Guittard)
• 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter

1. Make brownies according to directions on the box for a 13x9" pan.  Grease the pan well before adding batter & baking.  Allow brownies to cool completely.
2. Make the PB buttercream by creaming the butter, peanut butter, & pinch of salt in a stand mixer until all lumps of butter are smooth.  Add powdered sugar & vanilla.  Mix.  Add milk gradually until spreading consistency.  Spread PB buttercream over the top of the cooled brownies.
3. Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips & peanut butter in the microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently.  (I do 30 seconds, stir, 15 seconds, stir 15 seconds stir...until it's melted.)  Pour chocolate mixture over the PB buttercream.  Smooth with a spatula.  You can create a pretty design by zig-zagging the chocolate layer from one corner of the pan to the opposing corner.  Then dragging the tip of your spatula (or use the tip of a knife) to draw lines back & forth across the zig-zag pattern.

*Makes 24 brownies

Last year around Christmastime I made some buckeyes, which to me, is traditional Christmas candy.  There is just something about chocolate & peanut butter that a lot of people love.  It's a perfect combination & goes great in desserts!  This year I wanted to keep with that buckeye tradition, but in a new form.  These Buckeye Brownies, taste just like buckeye truffles, but in a decadent brownie bar.  One square, & my satisfaction for sugar & chocolate is fulfilled for the rest of the day.  They are definitely rich & satisfying!  These Buckeye Brownies are an easy neighbor gift idea as well, because if you cheat & use a boxed brownie mix like I did, they are thrown together in a cinch!  Definitely make these when you have company to share them with, but make them soon!

Buckeye Brownies

Recipe lightly altered from The Blonde Buckeye by: Amber (Dessert Now, Dinner Later!)

Brownies:

• 1 family size box brownie mix (makes a 13x9" pan)
• Ingredients for brownie mix.  Mine called for:
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 eggs

Peanut Butter Buttercream:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• pinch salt
• 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1-2 Tbsp milk

Chocolate Glaze:

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (I love Guittard)
• 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter

1. Make brownies according to directions on the box for a 13x9" pan.  Grease the pan well before adding batter & baking.  Allow brownies to cool completely.
2. Make the PB buttercream by creaming the butter, peanut butter, & pinch of salt in a stand mixer until all lumps of butter are smooth.  Add powdered sugar & vanilla.  Mix.  Add milk gradually until spreading consistency.  Spread PB buttercream over the top of the cooled brownies.
3. Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips & peanut butter in the microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently.  (I do 30 seconds, stir, 15 seconds, stir 15 seconds stir...until it's melted.)  Pour chocolate mixture over the PB buttercream.  Smooth with a spatula.  You can create a pretty design by zig-zagging the chocolate layer from one corner of the pan to the opposing corner.  Then dragging the tip of your spatula (or use the tip of a knife) to draw lines back & forth across the zig-zag pattern.

*Makes 24 brownies

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Overnight Praline French Toast { & PAM Baking Kit Give-Away!}

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of PAM Cooking Spray.

With assemble-ahead ease and a decadently delicious pecan-and-brown-sugar topping baked on top, this Overnight Praline French Toast is a perfect holiday brunch or breakfast treat! And PAM Cooking Spray helps make sure it comes out right every time.

I work hard on my holiday baking and cooking. And I'm sure you do, too. With all the hustle and bustle and extra-goings-on of the holiday season, I don't have time for my creations to get messed up. I've got to get them right the first time!

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of PAM Cooking Spray.

With assemble-ahead ease and a decadently delicious pecan-and-brown-sugar topping baked on top, this Overnight Praline French Toast is a perfect holiday brunch or breakfast treat! And PAM Cooking Spray helps make sure it comes out right every time.

I work hard on my holiday baking and cooking. And I'm sure you do, too. With all the hustle and bustle and extra-goings-on of the holiday season, I don't have time for my creations to get messed up. I've got to get them right the first time!

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