my 3 picks for Valentine’s Day Dessert

Red Velvet Cookies with Hershey Kisses. These are dangerous, I can easily eat a dozen!

Lava Cake with Strawberries – don’t you love to dig into the rich gooey center?

a stack of Red Velvet Pancakes… better than cake?

Decorating with a peppermint twist

A few of my favorites from Good Housekeeping. I love the way those striped candy sticks look in the brushed silver containers.

Thanksgiving leftovers?

Leftovers, anyone? This looks just about right right now! via goodlifeeats.com

Bourbon Balls

The holiday season is a perfect excuse to try some new recipes. This one is definitely on my list. Wouldn’t these Bourbon Balls be fun to serve with Champagne on New Years Eve?

makes approximately 48 balls

1 cup toasted chopped pecans
1 1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafer cookies
3/4 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup bourbon

Combine first four ingredients in a bowl and then add honey and bourbon; stir. Form into balls with your hands and roll in powdered sugar. Refrigerate before serving.

Visit spabettie.com for lots of Vegan & Gluten Free recipes!

Gingerbread House with Sprinkles

I am obsessed with this mini gingerbread house with colorful sprinkles. Have you ever made one? I’d love to try this with my daughter! via emily.bakingforgood.com

Pumpkin-Meringue Pie

Martha has taken this recipe to a whole ‘nother level! DELICIOUS!!

Red, White, & Blue Ice Cream Sandwiches

Made with sugar cookie mix & pop rocks..Seriously, this is the most delicious 4th of July treat that I have ever seen!

via Apollinas

christmas cake!

WOW! is this not the most beautiful Christmas cake ever?

i LOVE this photo of the naked layers:

and of course the final product:

for more photos and the recipe visit bakingdom.blogspot.com