Christmas Desserts Round-Up

Just wanted to pop in and share a few of the goodies Big Brother and I made for Christmas. We both enjoy baking, so we decided to bake a few favorites and I experimented with doctoring a Sour Cream Pound Cake and transformed it into an Eggnog Pound Cake.  I discovered Sugar Cookie Eggnog from Hood last week and initially thought I'd make cheesecake, but I’m really glad I opted for the pound cake instead.  And  another pleasant surprise from the eggnog carton—a recipe for Sugar Cookie Crème Brulèe, which I’m making for New Year’s Eve.  We didn't make the Key Lime Coolers, they’re from Byrd Cookie Company in Savannah, GA.  Hope you enjoy our round-up!!

Sugar Cookie Eggnog Pound Cake

Ginger Snaps

 Peanut Butter Cookies

Snickerdoodles

What goodies did you bake or purchase for Christmas?

Sheila Denise

It's Pecan Pie Day Y'all!!

When I discovered this pecan pie recipe, I filed it away to share with you today. I'm out of town for a few days, and I'm not sure if I'll spend any time baking, but this one is definitely on my "to bake" list. If you know anything about me, you know I'm a lover of pecans, cream cheese and caramel, so combining these three flavors in a pie crust is something I'm really looking forward to. I have a wonderful Pecan Pie Cheesecake recipe that I usually make for Thanksgiving or Christmas, but this one is so much easier and faster. According to stats from The Georgia Pecan Commission, my home state produces 88 million pounds of pecans each year--enough to make 176 million pies. I'm now wondering how many of those 88 million pounds can be directly connected to me. Very likely, many more pounds than I'm willing to admit!! LOL

In honor of National Pecan Pie Day, here's the recipe. I know I'll be making a couple of changes by using salted caramel and making my own crust. Enjoy!!

Caramel-Pecan Cheesecake Pie


Sheila Denise

P.S. While you're checking out The Georgia Pecan Commission's site, browse through their great recipes.