This week in the kitchen

I don't know about you, but I have been sooo busy. Even though this has been a busy Christmas season,  I have managed to find time to cook.  I have been baking and cooking some of the foods that I will be giving for gifts.  I just love giving food for gifts.

Chocolate-Pecan Pie Bars

Coconut Chocolate Almond Biscotti

Apricot and Nut Cookies with Amaretto Icing

In addition to the pictures above, I am also baking Cinnamon Rolls and a cookie called No Bake Cookies(real original huh).  I make these cinnamon rolls every year for my family--one of our Christmas morning traditions.  They are wonderful!!!  It is worth sabotaging your diet for these little jewels.  I also like to give these as gifts.  The No Bake Cookies are one of my favorites.  I received this recipe many years ago--actually when I was in my 20's. That was a very very long time ago.  I don't make them very often but I decided this year it was a good time to resurrect some of my old favorites plus they are incredibly easy.  I will post on the cinnamon rolls later and let you know about the other recipes.  I can't wait to tell you about my plans for next week.  Lots of ideas for Christmas.


Apricot and Nut Cookies with Amaretto Icing--Results:  These were very good and easy to make.  I confess that  I changed one ingredient.  I thought I had some Amaretto(almond liqueur), but I didn't so I substituted Frangelico.  Frangelico is a hazelnut liqueur.  Hey it is a nut too. I think I will try this recipe again and use dried cranberries.  


Coconut Chocolate Almond Biscotti--Results:  MmmmGOOD.  Loved!!   I love coconut and chocolate and this makes a great snack, breakfast or gift.  They are so good you will not want to give away.


Jumbo Overnight Cinnamon Roll-- Results:  As I mentioned above, I have been making these for years and they are wonderful.  They freeze great.  Did I mention just how good these rolls are??


No Bake Cookies--Results: I have had this recipe for over 30 years and I still love it.  I suppose I love anything with chocolate and peanut butter. 


Chocolate-Pecan Pie Bars--Confession:  I did not have time to try this recipe.  I will get around to it after Christmas.