As I’ve said previously, I’d like to think that I’m a pretty good cook…but baking is another story. So, if you are like me, you are in luck. My holiday baking doesn’t get much easier AND everyone loves these tasty treats. I also may need to re-type my recipes one day. They sure have plenty of butter, oil and who knows what else spilled all over them. I guess that gives them character…they are tried and true!
I switch up my rice crispy treats from time to time. The salted caramel are ridiculous, but the log is amazing too. The Scooby Snacks, some people refer to as haystacks…not us, they will always be Scooby Snacks to us. I’ve had various neighbors with nut allergies, so I typically make a batch of rocky road without nuts and multiple other batches with nuts. It’s ridiculous how easy these are (thank you Betty Crocker). The lemon cookies should be called cloud cookies. They are light and delicious. You can use any variation of cake mix to change up the flavor. These are great to add with the nut free Rocky Road for those with nut allergies!
I know not everyone loves time in the kitchen as much as I do. I am SO looking forward to my daughter coming home. She is officially a college graduate and I couldn’t be more proud…I’m sure I will say this multiple times leading up to her walking in May. What an accomplishment! We will touch a little deeper on that later, but for now…Baking! I’m waiting for her arrival to do our Christmas baking together. My baking has changed through the years, but I’ve made Scooby Snacks with my kids in the kitchen since they were tiny. I wanted things they could help with and I don’t think I will ever re-write that recipe…I mean, look at…it LOOKS 20 years old!
I couldn’t resist and my apologies to my kids…but THIS is how long they have been in the kitchen with me. Clearly my son loved his powdered sugar…although I think Scooby Snacks will forever be his favorite. If you look in the deep dark depths of the frig during Christmas, I’m sure you will find some hidden just for him. This sweet picture of my girl is at one of her Grandma’s. At that age, you could always find her in a princess nightgown and princess heels…and always a contagious smile on her face willing to help in the kitchen. I love these memories!
Happy holiday season to you and your family and Happy Baking! Should you have a recipe that is a favorite of yours, please send it to me, as I LOVE new recipes. Is there a story behind it…even better! Share in the comments or shoot me a message. Don’t forget to buy yourself some flowers – you deserve it!
