christmas recipes

Chocolate Peppermint Bark

You are probably all finished with your holiday cookie exchanges- I know I am. But one of my favorite Christmas time treats is also the simplest to make, and it looks so impressive when wrapped in a pretty box! So if you are like me and want to give the oven a rest for a few days, try this beautiful and scrumptious peppermint holiday bark.   You will need: A cookie sheet lined with wax paper and wiped down with coconut oil (trust me, the bark will come off so much easier!) Equal parts white and milk chocolate, depending on […]

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Holiday Sugar Cookies

Christmas is less than a week away and Hanukkah starts tomorrow… time to start baking (if you haven’t already). These cookies bring me back to when I was a kid, helping mom bake before the whole family came over on Christmas Eve. Sugar cookies are a must have for your holiday get together.  They are so simple, but everyone loves them! Plus, it gives you and the kids a chance to get creative and decorate with frosting, sprinkles, or just about anything you want. Holiday Sugar Cookies 3/4 cup Kelapo coconut oil, softened 1 cup white sugar 2 eggs 1/2 […]

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Red Velvet Cupcakes

Happy National Cupcake Day!  Today we are celebrating with a recipe that would be perfect for your holiday gathering… red velvet cupcakes.  I found a great recipe for the cupcakes from Paula Deen who is famous for using butter.  I used a great cream cheese frosting and substituted coconut oil for the butter.  Sorry Paula!   Red Velvet Cupcakes Adapted from Paula Deen’s recipe 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cocoa powder 1 1/2 cups Kelapo coconut oil 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature 2 large eggs, room temperature […]

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