No Bake Walnut Bourbon Balls
Murphy's grandmother's no bake walnut bourbon balls, straight from her typed recipe card, with alcohol-free and nut-free options.
Christmas Dips and Make-It-Take-It
12 Dips of Christmas 2025
1. Boursin Fig Spread
1 box of Boursin cheese (any flavor is fine)
1 small jar of fig jam (any brand you choose works)
1 cup of pistachios, crushed
Hot honey
Spread the cheese evenly on the bottom of a long/rectangle ceramic serving dish (or... Read More.
12 Dips of Christmas 2024
1. Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Dip
5 Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes
8 oz Cream Cheese softened
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
16 oz Cool Whip
⅓ cup Milk
Christmas sprinkles (optional)
Place all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Mix with a hand-held... Read More.
Make It Take It Gift Ideas 2024
Royal Cookies
1 cup of butter (2 sticks) softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsps vanilla extract
1/2 tbsp coconut extract (optional)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 cups chocolate chips (dark is recommended - but use what you... Read More.
12 Dips of Christmas 2023
1. Sam's Eggnog Dip
1 3.4 oz package vanilla instant pudding
1 cup egg nog
1 8oz container frozen whipped topping
Pinch of nutmeg, cinnamon, etc.
In a large bowl mix the pudding and egg nog. Sprinkle in nutmeg or cinnamon or neither or both…your... Read More.
Make It Take It Gift Ideas 2023
Sam's Bacon Onion Jam
1 pound bacon, diced
1 large yellow onion, diced
1 shallot, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup maple syrup
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon chili powder
Dice up the whole package of bacon before cooking. Cook bacon in a skillet until... Read More.
The 12 Dips of Christmas 2022
1. Jodi’s Knock-Off Neiman Marcus Dip
1/2 cup cup sliced almonds
10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 cup mayo
Preheat oven to 350. Spread almonds on ungreased cookie sheet and toast in oven until browned approximately 10 to... Read More.
Jodi’s Super Easy Toffee
2 cups of butter (4 sticks)
2 cups of sugar
¼ tsp salt
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup sliced almonds
Pour softened butter, sugar and salt into heavy bottomed pot, cook on medium heat until bubbling/boiling. Stir often, but not constantly. You are waiting for it to... Read More.
The Daily Holiday Yum!
December ideas:
New and Improved Ham in the Instant Pot
My cousin is an IP master! She has tweaked her ham IP skills since last year and it is EASY and so GOOD!
Buy 1 spiral sliced ham - with the sugar glaze packet.
Pour 1 cup of... Read More.
The 12 Best Dips of Christmas Past
1. Santa's Sweet Smores Dip
1 cup milk chocolate chips
2 tablespoons milk
2 cups marshmallows, divided
graham crackers for serving
Combine chocolate chips, milk and 1½ cups of marshmallows in a sauce pan. Heat over medium low and stir until melted and smooth.
Pour into... Read More.