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Easy Slow Cooker Roasted Chicken

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This Slow Cooker Chicken “Pot Roast” Recipe is the perfect weeknight meal.  Prepped in under 10 minutes and cooked all day in the crockpot.

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Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Roast

Easy Slow Cooker Roasted Chicken

Do you ever have one of those days where you look in the freezer and refrigerator and you have NO IDEA what to make for dinner?  Well, that’s where this Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Roast recipe comes in to rescue the day.  I opened my refrigerator to find some not-so-fresh carrots and squash, then I opened my pantry (CANTRY…the place where you store all your delicious canned vegetables!), noticed I had canned green beans with mushrooms, canned carrots, and some canned potatoes.  Sounds like the perfect start to dinner to me!

Best Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Roast

I took out the chicken that has been hanging out in my deep freezer this morning, and my dinner dilemma was well on the way to being solved.

Best Slow Cooker Chicken Roast

I grabbed some seasonings from my cabinet, seasoned my chicken, tossed it into the crockpot and loaded on the canned veggies!

How to cook whole chicken in slow cooker

The result was mouth-watering, plus my house smelled fantastic all day 🙂

How to cook whole chicken in crock pot

Here is my Crockpot Roasted Chicken Recipe, be sure to Print It and Pin It so that you can make it again and again.

Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Roast Recipe
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Slow Cooker Roasted Chicken

Roasted Chicken in the slow cooker is an easy dinner idea! Simple, delicious and healthy.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken, crock pot, easy recipe, slow cooker
Author: Tracy

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken
  • ¼ cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 can sliced or baby carrots
  • 1 can sliced of whole canned potatoes
  • 1 can green beans
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp chicken rub/seasoning
  • 2 stalks celery

Instructions

  • Put the celery on the bottom of the crockpot so that the chicken rests on the celery and not the bottom of crockpot to help prevent the bottom from browning too much
  • Rub/Drizzle the olive oil on the chicken
  • In a small bowl mix together the dry seasonings
  • Rub the dry seasonings onto the chicken
  • Rub the garlic, and any remaining dry seasoning mix into the cavity of the chicken
  • Place the chicken on top of the celery
  • Pour in the chicken broth
  • Drain the canned vegetables
  • Put the canned vegetables in the slow cooker around the chicken
  • Cook on low for at least 6 hours and chicken is cooked throughout
  • Enjoy!

I hope you and your family enjoy this Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Roast Recipe as much as we do!

Easy whole chicken in crock pot

What is Cantry Thursday?

Cantry Thursdays is all about the importance of your Cantry and the role it can and should play on Thursdays – and every day of the week – to help get a nutritious, homemade meal on the table that you can feel great serving.  Instead of thinking about ordering a pizza, I made a wholesome meal for my family with ingredients I had right in my house.

Best whole chicken in crock pot

Did you know that according to a recent survey, registered dietitians (RDs) rate canned foods as important in helping both themselves (81%) and their clients (89%) to prepare nutritious, convenient and affordable home cooked meals?

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Looking for a delicious roll to go with that Chicken Roast?  Consider making these Homemade Pumpkin Dinner Rolls.

Pumpkin Dinner Rolls Recipe

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Getting Ready For Christmas – Free Kids Activities!

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Get in the spirit of the holidays with these free Christmas kids activities. The kids will enjoy these family friendly activities and easy holiday recipes.
Free Christmas Kids Activities

Free Christmas Kids Activities

The kids are done with school this week and they have been excited for Christmas since the day after Thanksgiving 🙂 Our trees are decorated, all the lights are up and I think I am am just about done with shopping. And the baking start starts next week!  Now, just to figure out some time to get wrapping done!  I just love this time of year 🙂

To get the kids even more involved, I love to take advantage of the Holiday Spirit Freebies.

These is one of my favorite places to go online for Christmas Fun:

Fun Free Christmas Kids Activities

The Portable North Pole – In just a few quick steps, you can create a personalized video from Santa Claus for your children, friends,or family members by providing a few fun details about the person.

My kids LOVE these videos, the only issue is that if you have two kids, the videos start off exactly the same…Steven thought that was weird since they were coming to the same house…Other than that – they are completely personalized, you can even add pictures! The kids are always amazed on how Santa got pictures of them.

If you need a fun snack to make with the kids – my mom made Santa Hot Dogs for the kids. Look how cute these are….

santa hot dogs with crescent rolls

They are really easy to make and the kids will definitely enjoy them.

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Santa Hot Dogs

Make these fun Santa Hot Dogs out of crescent rolls. The kids will love helping in the kitchen when you are making this easy recipe.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time13 minutes
Course: Easy Weeknight Meal or Lunch, Lunch/Dinner
Keyword: christmas, easy recipes, holidays, santa
Author: Tracy

Equipment

  • Oven

Ingredients

  • Hot Dogs
  • Crescent Rolls

Instructions

  • Slice the hot dog in the middle so that it has legs
  • Make small slices on the sides to give Santa some arms
  • Form the Crescent Roll dough to form the hat and accessories
  • Make until golden brown (about 11-13 minutes)

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Peppermint Chocolate Icing IN the Cake

And here are a few delicious make ahead breakfast options…because you have better things to do on Christmas morning than slave away in the kitchen!

Breakfast Sausage & Sweet Potato Meatballs Recipe

Breakfast Sausage and Sweet Potato Meatballs

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Breakfast Casserole

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Happy Holidays!

Indoor Activities for Kids – Perfect To Beat Winter Boredom!

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If the weather is keeping your kids indoors, here is a great list of indoor activities for kids. This list is perfect to help kids…and parents…beat winter boredom!

Indoor Activities for Kids

Indoor Activities for Kids – Perfect To Beat Winter Boredom!

It’s hard to believe that we’re only a few short days from the official first day of winter. Up here in Michigan, by now we’ve usually been buried once or twice by snow and are spending a lot more time indoors trying to keep warm. Luckily, this year has started of mild! Though I’d like to think our warm weather streak is going to continue, I know better. We’ve been using this time to play outside (a lot) and to put together our favorite activities to use when the impending cold and snow finally make it our way!

Here’s a list of some of our favorites:

Winter Activities for Kids

Rody Max

This guy us a larger version of the original Rody, and he has served our family well over the past three years. Our 5 kids use it many times throughout the day to chase each other or get their wiggles out. We’ve even come home to our teenage babysitters making a few rounds around the house. Truth be told, my husband and I have had our fair share of turns too. This guy has held up under a lot of use and has helped us break the tension when people get stir crazy.

Fun Indoor Activities for Kids

Sensory Stonez & Stepperz Balancing Toy

My kids love to hop, skip, and jump on these and I love that they are working on their balance and core strength. Many an obstacle course can be created, and even my one year old loves to play with the different stones.

Safe Indoor activities for kids

He likes explore the different patterns, colors and textures. There is a lot for sensory stimulation here which is a huge benefit for some of my kiddos!

Quiet Indoor Activities for Kids

I love that they can provide endless fun, and yet can be quickly put away in one of our storage cubes when it’s time to clean up. The Sensory Stonez & Stepperz Balancing Toy can be found at One Step Ahead.

Best Indoor Activities for Kids

Supplies to make Tunnels and Forts

We have a lot of activity in our house between our 5 kids, and one of their favorite things to do is to build forts. Whether your using sheets and blankets on your furniture, or a premade fort, many hours can be spent constructing and then playing in your kingdom. And what’s a fort without a grand entrance or a monster to protect it from? Enter our tunnels. We were gifted a couple of tunnels that our kids have not let us part with. Most of the time, someone is the monster trying to attack the fortress, but every once in a while it is used for its intended purpose. My husband grew up using expandable ducting for his tunnel, and the games always stayed the same. I love the hours of imaginative play we get from our forts and tunnels!

Fun Winter Indoor Activities for Kids

Punching Bag with stand and gloves

I have three boys, 5 and under, and you can imagine the energy in our house! If they start getting cabin fever, I send them to their punching bag! It gives my kids a healthy, indoor energy release. This is rugged, stable, and self-standing; all you have to do is fill the base with sand or water to anchor it securely.

Winter Indoor Activities for Kids

All five of my kids love to take swings at the punching bag, and for once, not get in trouble for hitting something! This will get lots of use this winter. Mom may even take a swing or two!

Kids Indoor activities

Indoor Trampoline

My kids love to move, and they love to exercise with Mom (when I can). We have had a small indoor trampoline, (made for adults but comes with a handle for kids) for about 2 years, and I can think of no better way to quickly expend some energy. They’ll jump on the trampoline while I run on my treadmill, or take a few jumps if they need get some pent up energy out. My 6 year old loves to take turns practicing her reading, and jumping, reading and jumping. It works wonders for her! Remember to always use caution and only let your kids use it under supervision. Used safely, it’s a great option to get all those mid-winter wiggles out.

We’re always on the look out for activities to do and we’re off to a great start for this winter. Now, if only the snow would start falling….

What are some of your favorite Indoor Activities for Kids?

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Essential Winter Activities for Families

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How To Make The Perfect Turkey For Your Holiday Meals

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How To Make The Perfect Turkey For Your Holiday Meals

How To Make The Perfect Turkey For Your Holiday Meals

We love making turkey!  It’s actually a very cost-effective meal and there are so many ways to use those scrumptious leftovers.  We make a turkey for Thanksgiving and then again at Christmas time.  I know many of you have a way that you like to make your turkey dinner, but today I wanted to share how my family enjoys theirs.

How To Make The Perfect Turkey For Your Holiday Meals

To add a bit of extra flavor to the bird, we used Stubb’s Texas Butter Injectable. Have you used an injectable before? SO easy to use and the flavor just YUM.

How To Make The Perfect Turkey For Your Holiday Meals

This true Texas blend boasts the perfect amount of heat mixed with butter, mustard, onion, garlic and spices.

How To Make The Perfect Turkey For Your Holiday Meals

We coat our turkey in mayo before we cook it, we do that whether we are grilling it or baking it, we feel it keeps the turkey extra moist and makes the skin nice and crunchy.

How To Make The Perfect Turkey For Your Holiday Meals

Once the turkey is coated we apply a generous amount of Stubb’s Pork Legendary Spice Rub. Again, the extra flavor is just delicious.

How To Make The Perfect Turkey For Your Holiday Meals

When the turkey is done, you will have a golden bird that is so full of flavor that your family will be asking how do it themselves 🙂

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Traditional Lasagna Recipe

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Traditional Lasagna is easier to make than you think! You will have this delicious dinner on the table in about a hour with very little prep time. Enjoy this traditional Lasagna recipe with family and friends.

Best Traditional lasagna

Traditional Lasagna Recipe

Have you ever noticed that some of your favorite holiday memories are centered around food? A specific menu item, a fun dessert that you made with your mom, that special meal that you have every year. Home is where your heart is, and you know the saying…the heart of the home is the kitchen.

There are so many traditions that start in the kitchen. Lasagna has always been a meal that has brought my family around the table. I remember my mom making it for me when I was young…who am I kidding…she still makes it for us when she comes to visit!

And with the holidays near, I wanted to share my Lasagna recipe with you, just in case you would like to one of my family traditions with yours!

Lasagna is actually fairly simple to make, you need a few staple ingredients and need to follow a few easy steps.

Traditional Lasagna

You start with an amazing pasta sauce.  You can make it from scratch if you would like, but to simplify things I recommend just grabbing your favorite sauce at the store.

First, you will brown your beef in a large pan.

Yummy Lasagna

While the beef is browning, pour a small amount of the the sauce into your baking dish.  Just enough to put a small coat on the bottom.  Now, set that aside.

Simple Lasagna

Next you will prepare the cheese mixture.  Grab a medium bowl and mix ricotta cheese, an egg, Italian Seasoning, and Italian Blend Shredded Cheese.  Set that aside until you are ready to layer your lasagna.

Easy Lasagna Recipe

Once the beef is cooked (drain grease if needed) pour the remainder of the sauce into the pan with the beef.  Allow your beef mixture to simmer for a few minutes so that all the flavors absorb into the meat.

Delicious Lasagna

Now you you start layering the goodness!  You will start with the noodles and continue to repeat the layers until your baking dish is full.  Sprinkle the top with any remaining sauce mixture and a little extra cheese.  I do use oven ready lasagna noodles, again, it just simplifies things 🙂

Family-friendly lasagna

Then before you know it, you will have a delicious meal ready for your family!  Serve with a nice loaf of bread, a fresh salad and a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon (well, for those 21+ years old 😉 )

How to make traditional lasagna

Tips for Perfect Lasagna Every Time

  • Pick the Right Baking Dish: Use a sturdy 9×13-inch baking dish for larger batches or an 8×8 dish for smaller portions. Glass or ceramic dishes work best for even cooking and presentation.
  • Don’t Skip Resting Time: Let your lasagna rest for at least 10-15 minutes after taking it out of the oven. This helps the layers set and makes slicing much easier.
  • Use Fresh Herbs for a Gourmet Touch: Add freshly chopped basil or parsley between layers or as a garnish to brighten up the flavors and add visual appeal.
  • Make It Ahead of Time: Lasagna tastes even better the next day! Assemble it the night before, store it in the fridge, and bake it when you’re ready. It’s perfect for meal prepping or busy holiday schedules.

Now, here is my easy Lasagna Recipe. Be sure to Print It and Pin It so that you can make it again and again.

Traditional Lasagna Recipe
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Easy Traditional Lasagna

This Traditional Lasagna will have the whole family around the table in no time! This lasagna recipe is easy to make and delicious.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: easy recipes, family recipes, lasagna, pasta
Servings: 8
Author: Tracy

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Stove

Ingredients

  • 1 24 oz jar your favorite pasta sauce
  • 1½ lbs ground beef – I used lean
  • 1 15 oz container of Ricotta Cheese – I used Part skim
  • 1 egg
  • 1 ½ cups Italian Blend Shredded Cheese
  • 1 tbsp Italian Blend Seasoning
  • 1 oven ready lasagna noodles

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • Brown beef in large skillet
  • Mix ricotta, seasonings, egg, and 1 cup of shredded cheese in a medium bowl
  • Pour a small amount of pasta Sauce on the bottom of the a 8×8 baking dish , just enough to lightly cover the bottom
  • Once the beef is browned, pour the remainder of the sauce into the skillet with the beef
  • Place two of the noodles in the baking dish on top of the sauce
  • Spread on a thin layer of the cheese mixture
  • Layer on the part of meat mixture on top of the cheese mixture
  • Place two more noodles
  • Continue to layer cheese and meat until you have reached the top of your baking dish, for me, it was three layers of noodles
  • On the last layer of noodles, pour on the remainder of the meat mixture and sprinkle on the remainder of the shredded cheese
  • Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil
  • Bake for 45 minutes or until heat throughout and the cheese is bubbly and looking fantastic
  • Enjoy!

Notes

I recommend serving with a salad and bread.

I hope you and your family enjoy this traditional Lasagna Recipe as much as we do!

Lasagna

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Traditional Lasagna Recipe

Peppermint Chocolate Icing in the Cake Recipe

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My favorite holiday flavors, chocolate and peppermint! They are blended together perfectly in this Peppermint Chocolate Icing in the Cake Recipe. This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of The J.M. Smucker Company. The opinions and text are all mine.

Best Peppermint Chocolate Cake

Peppermint Chocolate Icing in the Cake Recipe

I wanted to bake up something fun and festive for the holidays and I sure did it with this Peppermint Chocolate Icing in the Cake recipe! First, let me explain what it is…I can understand where the name of this cake can be a bit confusing. But in fact, it is actually quite simple. You put the icing in the cake! Yep, the icing is mixed into the cake mix before you bake it. Sounds yum doesn’t it?!

One of my favorite flavors of the holidays is peppermint, in my coffee, in my cookies, my kids love to hang candy canes on the Christmas tress, so I knew that my Icing in the Cake “Cake” would also have peppermint in it. So, if you are looking for a unique dessert recipe this holiday season, I would have to say, this is it!

I grabbed everything at Publix and was on my way back home in moments 🙂  I used the Pillsbury™ Moist Supreme® Cake Mix and the Vanilla Frosting because I didn’t want it to be too rich. I figured the chocolate, vanilla, and peppermint would all make for a delightful mix.

Easy Icing in the Cake Recipe

You simply hand mix the ingredients all together and pour them into your bundt pan.

Christmas Icing in the Cake

Be sure to save a bit of the frosting so that you can melt it and drizzle it onto the cake once it’s cooled.

Easy Peppermint Chocolate Cake

Now, here is my Peppermint Chocolate Icing in the Cake Recipe, be sure to Print It and Pin It so that you can make it again and again.

Peppermint Chocolate Icing in the Cake Recipe
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Peppermint Chocolate Icing In The Cake Recipe

Peppermint and chocolate are the perfect holiday flavor combination! Mix them together in this fun icing in the cake recipe.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Cooling time10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Keyword: cake, chocolate, dessert, holidays, peppermint
Author: Tracy

Equipment

  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 1 1 box Devil's Food Cake Mix
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup milk - I used skim
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • ¾ tsp peppermint extract
  • 1 can Creamy Vanilla Frosting
  • 2 candy canes - crushed

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Mix cake mix, eggs, milk, peppermint extract and oil by HAND until well blended.
  • Add 3/4 of the frosting to the cake mixture and mix until well blended.
  • Pour the mixture into a well greased 12 cup bundt/angel food pan
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes to 1 hour/until done.
  • Cool for approx. 10 minutes then turn out on to plate.
  • Take the remainder of the frosting and put it in a microwave safe bowl and warm in 20 second increments until melted.
  • Drizzle the melted frosting over the cake.
  • Sprinkle crushed candy canes over the top of the cake.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

*Now, be warned, you must mix the ingredients by hand, NOT with a mixer, if you mix with a mix, the cake tends to over flow!

Tasty Peppermint Chocolate Cake

I hope you enjoy this Peppermint Chocolate Icing in the Cake Recipe with your friends and family this holiday season!

Holiday Peppermint Chocolate Cake

Desserts are always an important part of any holiday menu, and it’s part of the meal that makes memories. Baking with your family, creating something sweet and delicious is what makes the holidays special.

What is one of your favorite holiday desserts?

Best Peppermint Chocolate Icing in the Cake

Icing in the Cake can made with a variety of Pillsbury™ Cake mixes and frosting, so the next time you are at Publix, be sure to grab a cake mix and can of frosting and make of your own creation too!

How to make icing in the cake cake

Happy Holidays!

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The Perfect Gift for Kids Living in Florida

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Florida Prepaid College Plans make for the perfect gift idea for any child living in Florida. Nothing beats the gift of education.

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The Perfect Gift for Kids Living in Florida

The Perfect Gift for Kids Living in Florida

It’s that time year. We are all making our lists and checking them twice. And I know that there are items on your child’s (or grandchild’s) holiday list that you know they will play with for a few days, a month or two and then head to the black hole…a.k.a toy box or closet.

If you have a child in your life that lives in Florida, I have your holiday gift dilemma solution.

What is this magical gift idea?

Florida Prepaid College Plans

The Perfect Gift for Kids Living in Florida

Why does Florida Prepaid College Plans make for the Perfect Gift for Kids in Florida?

  • It will used for not only years, but a whole lifetime

  • It won’t get lost in the toy closet and be donated next season

  • Kids won’t grow out of it

  • It won’t get broken the morning it’s opened

  • It doesn’t require batteries

  • Cost – there are plans available at a large variety of budgets

  • You can contribute to an existing College Prepaid Plan

  • You can contribute to an existing 529 Plan Savings Plan

  • It will be appreciated for a lifetime

Nothing is better than the gift of education.

About Florida Prepaid College Plans:

There are seven Prepaid Plans, each with specific costs, payment schedules and benefits which all include tuition and most fees at either one of 28 Florida Colleges or 12 State Universities. Though each option is designed to be used at a Florida College or State University, the amount covered by the plan can also be applied to other schools nation¬wide. Learn more about the Prepaid Plans available here.

The Perfect Gift for Kids Living in Florida

My personal experience with Florida Prepaid College Plans:

I can still remember the day when I was sitting at the computer with 9 month old son sleeping on my shoulder researching Florida Prepaid College Plans.  Being from Michigan, I wasn’t familiar with the program, and I was soon amazed by the options available to our family.  I called my husband at work and told him about the pricing options and we signed up that day.  We were able to give our son a college education that morning.  Before he was one year old, we were already planning for his future.  As a parent, there is no better feeling than knowing that we are providing for our children.  When we were blessed with our daughter, we knew she had to be a Florida Prepaid College Plan holder as well, she is 8 years old and we are almost done paying for her college education.  We have Florida Prepaid College Plans to thank for this gift, the gift of education, without Florida Prepaid College Plans we would have never been able to afford college for the kids.  We will forever be thankful for learning about the plans and payment options that morning 9 years ago. 

Florida Prepaid College Plans Open Enrollment

Still have questions about Florida Prepaid College Plans?

You can call their Customer Service line at 1.800.552.GRAD (4723) and they will answer any and all questions you may have.

You can also check out Florida Prepaid College Plans online

The Perfect Gift for Kids Living in Florida

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Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies

The holidays are meant for spreading joy to others. And sharing delicious holiday cookies is a sure way to put a smile on anyone’s face. Today I am sharing a Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe that is adapted from a recipe that I found on the Betty Crocker website. They have a ton of holiday recipes to choose from, so if you need some holiday inspiration, check out these Cookie Recipes. Best cookies at Publix Ad !

This Coconut Chocolate Chip cookie recipe only calls for a few ingredients, the Betty Crocker Chocolate Chip Cookie mix, coconut, butter, an egg, and white chocolate and sprinkles for decorating.

Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Bake for about 11 minutes, and be prepared for a yummy smelling house!

Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Then get ready to add in some holiday sparkle with white chocolate drizzle….

Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

And sugar sprinkles!

Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Here is my Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe, be sure to Print It and Pin It so that you can bake them each and every holiday season.

Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
 
Recipe Type: Holiday Cookies
Author: Tracy
Prep time:
Cook time:
Total time:
Put a fun spin on traditional chocolate chip cookies with this Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe. Perfect for the holidays or any day really! Enjoy!
Ingredients
  • 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Chocolate Chip Cookie mix
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 2/3 cups white vanilla baking chips
  • 1 teaspoon shortening
  • Green/red Sugar Sprinkles if desired
Instructions
  1. Heat oven to 375°F.
  2. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, egg, coconut, until dough forms.
  3. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet.
  4. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown around edges.
  5. Cool 1 minute before removing from cookie sheet; cool completely, about 20 minutes.
  6. In small microwavable bowl, microwave 2/3 cup baking chips and the shortening on High 30 to 60 seconds or until mixture can be stirred smooth.
  7. Drizzle over cookies; sprinkle with sugars as desired.
 

I hope you and your family enjoy these Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies as much as we do!

Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

We are bundling ours in Ziploc Containers to share with our neighbors, as I mentioned above, baking and sharing holiday cookies is the best way to spread some holiday joy!  And I know they will love our festive Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies 🙂

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Santa Hat Shortbread Cookies

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These Santa Hat Shortbread Cookies are easy to make and the perfect addition to your holiday baking. Make and extra batch of these Santa Hat Shortbread Christmas Cookies this Christmas season and share with family and friends.

Easy Santa Hat Shortbread Cookies

Santa Hat Shortbread Cookies

I have the cutest cookie recipe for you guys today. With the holidays coming, I know we will all be baking up a storm, so I wanted to share something that is simple, sweet, and easy to make and decorate!

Santa Hat Christmas Cookies

Krusteaz sent me a bunch of easy to make cookie mixes so that I could spread the Christmas cheer with my friends, family, and neighbors this year and this Santa Hat Shortbread Cookie recipe will definitely be one of the favorites this year.

You only need a few ingredients, Krusteaz Shortbread Cookie Mix, butter, strawberries, frosting, white chocolate chips, and about 20 minutes to make these cookie for your next cookie swap, family function, or just as a special treat.  I love the natural sweetness that the strawberries add to these cookies, plus with that little white chocolate chip on top, it looks like Santa’s hat! 

Now, here is my Santa Hat Shortbread Cookies Recipe, be sure to Print It and Pin It so that you can make them year after year.

Santa Hat Shortbread Cookies recipe
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Santa Hat Shortbread Cookies

How cute are these Santa Hat Shortbread Cookies? Celebrate the season with these adorable holiday cookies that are fit for Santa himself!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Christmas
Keyword: christmas, christmas cookies, cookies, dessert
Author: Tracy

Ingredients

  • 1 box of Krusteaz Shortbread Cookie Mix
  • 1 1/2 sticks of unsalted butter - softened
  • Strawberries
  • Whipped white frosting
  • White chocolate chips if desired

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • Make the shortbread cookie mix according to the box
  • Roll the dough into 2-2 1/2 inch balls
  • Using the palm of your hand or the bottom of a glass jar, lightly flatten the cookie balls
  • Bake 10-15 mins until golden brown on the edges
  • Allow to cool
  • Spread on the white frosting
  • Top with strawberry (with stem cut off)
  • Put a dab of frosting on the top of the strawberry
  • Place white chocolate chips on the frosting if desired
  • Share with friends and family
  • Enjoy the holidays!

I hope you enjoy these Santa Hat Shortbread Cookies as much as we do!

Santa Hat Shortbread Cookies

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Breakfast Sausage & Sweet Potato Meatballs

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Looking for something a bit different and a lot delicious for breakfast? These Breakfast Sausage & Sweet Potato Meatballs recipe will add a healthy, yet protein-packed start to your day.

Breakfast Sausage and Sweet Potato Meatballs

Breakfast Sausage & Sweet Potato Meatballs

The holidays are coming and that means our schedules are all filling up.  That’s why I love make ahead meals!  Especially breakfast options 🙂  Come Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, we are busy doing fun stuff!  There is no time in the morning to make a huge breakfast!  But, this Breakfast Sausage and Sweet Potato Meatballs recipe is perfect to make the night before…it’s even paleo!  Just pre-make your meatballs, place them on a baking sheet, cover, and then bake them when you wake up!

Sweet Potato and breakfast sausage Meatballs

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Breakfast Sausage & Sweet Potato Meatballs
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Breakfast Sausage & Sweet Potato Meatballs

Serve up something a bit different for breakfast! These Breakfast Sausage & Sweet Potato Meatballs can be made the night before and are delish!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Servings: 24 meatballs
Calories: 84kcal
Author: Tracy

Ingredients

  • 1 lb low-fat breakfast sausage - you can also use turkey sausage
  • 1 small sweet potato - shredded *we used a potato peeler to get our fine see notes for other option
  • 4 oz button mushrooms - finely chopped
  • 1/4 sweet onion finely chopped
  • 3 slices of bacon cooked crispy and chopped
  • 1 garlic clove minced *you can use 1 teaspoon of minced garlic if you have that on hand
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Place the shredded sweet potato, mushrooms, and onion into a medium bowl with breakfast sausage, maple syrup, garlic clove, and cooked bacon
  • Mix well - using your hands is the easiest way
  • Once mixed well, make 1-2 inch size meatballs with your hands and place them on a baking sheet
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes until meatballs are golden brown and completely cooked through
  • Drizzle with maple syrup right before serving
  • Serve with waffles, pancakes or eggs if desired
  • Enjoy!

Notes

If you have a shredding attachment on your food processor, you can use that to "chop" the mushrooms, sweet potato, and onion.  You can easily make this recipe the night before and toss it in the oven in the morning.

Nutrition

Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 144mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1351IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg

Delicious Breakfast Sausage & Sweet Potato Meatballs

I hope you and your family enjoy these Breakfast Sausage & Sweet Potato Meatballs as much as we do!

Tasty Breakfast Sausage and Sweet Potato Meatballs

Looking for another delicious breakfast option?  Check out this Breakfast Strata Recipe.  It is also a meal that you can make the night before.

Breakfast Strata

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