S'MORES COOKIES IN A JAR

Friendly reminder, you don’t need to spend a million dollars to show loved ones that you care about them this holiday season. Instead, give them a gift that is both homemade and personalized like that of some freshly baked sweets!

I for one love receiving homemade cookies or handmade gifts during the holiday season and one such gift I love to not only give but receive is ‘cookies in a jar’. This year, wow your friends with this festive s’more’s cookies recipe! No matter if you decide to bake them yourself or give a jar of cookie mix to someone as a gift, these cookies are sure to impress everyone on your list!

INGREDIENTS:

You will need 1L jars! Each jar yields approximately 9-10 cookies!

- FOR THE JAR -
1.75 CUPS of All-Purpose Flour
1 TSP of Cornstarch
1/2 TSP of Baking Soda
1/2 TSP of Salt
1/3 CUP of Brown Sugar
1/4 CUP of Granulated Sugar
1/4 CUP of Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
4-5 Graham Crackers
1 Cups of Mini Marshmallows
9 Hersey Pieces

- FOR BAKING -

1/2 CUP of Salted Butter
1 Egg
1/2 TSP of Vanilla

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DIRECTIONS:

When building the cookie mix jar, first make sure they are clean and dry inside.

Mix all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt in a bowl, and then dump it into the jar using a paper funnel and packing it down.

Next dump in your Brown sugar, followed by your granulated sugar, and topped with the semi-sweet chocolate chip to create three additional layers.

Next, add a layer of cling wrap followed by your graham crackers, marshmallows, and Hershey bars. You want to do this so that they can be easily removed from the jar and separated from the mix when your recipient is ready to make the cookies.

Seal the jar and decorate as desired.

Make sure while decorating the jar to add a tag with the following instructions on how to bake the cookies:

- Preheat oven at 350
- Add 1/2 Cup of Salted Butter, 1 Eggs, and 1/2 TSP of Vanilla to a large bowl and beat until well combined.
- Open the jar and removed the top layer that is wrapped in cling wrap - set aside
- Dump the remainder of the jar in with butter and egg mixture and blend till cookie dough starts to form.
- Break graham crackers up and add 2/3 of broken crackers and 2/3 of mini marshmallows to the dough, folding it in. *You will want to save the remaining 1/3’s for garnish!
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper and create dough balls 2-3 TBSP in size and bake for 8 -10 minutes or until almost done, before removing the cookie trays from the oven, garnish with the remaining graham crackers, marshmallows, and pieces of the Hersey chocolate, and return to oven for an additional 2 minutes. (If desired, switch the oven to broil and toast the marshmallows on top. Just be sure to watch them because the small marshmallows burn quickly!)
- Cool for 2-3 minutes on a wire cooling rack before eating or storing in an airtight container.

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HOLIDAY POMEGRANATE-CRANBERRY MOJITO

I know it’s only November but I am already so excited for the upcoming holidays! One thing that I’m really looking forward to is being reunited with close family again and although I know this COVID Christmas will probably look completely different than previous years, I’m still looking forward to celebrating all that we have to be grateful for. To help you get in the festive mood I thought I’d share a recipe for a welcome cocktail you can serve at your family gathering to help kick off the celebrations. This cocktail uses seasonal favorites like pomegranate and cranberry and can easily be made into a mocktail for kids simply by removing the rum!

Enjoy!

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INGREDIENTS:

- Cranberry Sauce -
3 TBSP of Sugar
1/4 CUP of Water
1/2 CUP of Fresh Cranberries

- Cocktail -
Sugar for Rim
1 Slice of Lime
8 Mint Leaves
2 TBSP of Lime Juice
2 Oz of Pomegranate
2 Oz of White Rum
Splash of Canada Dry or Soda Water if you like it less sweet
Ice - as needed

- Garnish -
Mint Sprigs
Fresh Cranberries
Pomegranate Seeds
Lime Wheels

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DIRECTIONS:

Add cranberries, sugar and water to a saucepan and bring it to a boil. Once it starts to boil, reduce to low heat and allow to simmer for 5 minutes until cranberries start to open and a thick sauce starts to form. Set aside to cool

Use a lime wedge to wet the rim of your glass and use the sugar to create a rim.

Add mint leaves and lime juice to the glass and muddle for a minute to release the mint flavors.

Add ice followed by a dollop of the cranberry reduction, rum, and pomegranate juice.

Add a splash of ginger ale or soda water, give it a stir, garnish with your fav garnishes and serve!

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3D GINGERBREAD CHRISTMAS TREE

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Level up your dessert table this year with this 3D Gingerbread Christmas Tree! It is not only so fun to make but it is also the perfect centerpiece at Christmas dinner. If you are looking for something to do that not only fill the house with the best smell (HELLO GINGERBREAD COOKIES!!) but is also a great activity the whole family can get involved in, this is it!

Happy Holidays my friends!

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INGREDIENTS:

Makes 1 Christmas Tree

- Gingerbread Cookie Recipe -
2/3 of a CUPS of Butter (unsalted) - softened
2 CUPS of Granulated Sugar
2 Large Egg - at room temperature
2/3 of a CUP of Fancy Molasses
5.5 CUPS of Flour (All Purpose)
3 TSP of Ginger
2 TSP of Cinnamon
1 TSP Baking Soda
1/2 TSP Ground Cloves
Large Pinch of Salt

- Decorations -
Cookie Icing - White, Green, Red are traditionally used
Sprinkles
Icing Sugar

- Tools -
10 PC Christmas Star Cookie Cutter - I found mine on Amazon and it arrived in 2 days! *Please note I did not use all 10 stars, I started from the smallest and worked my way larger. If you want to use all 10 stars (and have a massive tree) you will need to double your gingerbread cookie ingredients)
Wax Paper
Parchment Paper
Baking Tray
Icing Piping Bag and Decorative Tips

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DIRECTIONS:

Blend softened butter and sugar together until fluffy. Add in your egg and fancy molasses.

In a separate bowl mix your flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, ground cloves, and salt. Whisk until well mixed.

Slowly start to add your flour mixture into your butter mixture until a dough starts to form. You may want to finish it off with your hands.

Make two dough balls from the mixture and wrap them in plastic wrap before placing them in the fridge for an hour.

After an hour, remove the dough balls from the fridge and let them rest for 10 minutes before rolling them out to 1/4 inch thickness. I used my clean countertop to roll the dough out and placed wax paper on top of the dough for easy rolling.

Preheat oven to 350.

Cut out 2-3 cookies of each size (starting from smallest and working your way larger) of the Christmas Star and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Place each shape 1/2 - 1 inch apart because the cookies do spread out and puff up a little. I didn’t use all 10 of my stars (I think I stopped at 7) as I didn’t want my tree to be too big.

Bake for 11 minutes.

Remove from oven and allow to cool down before stacking them from the largest size to the smallest size. Use a little bit of icing when stacking to help hold them in place and level them out.

When you get to the final star cookie use icing to stick it to the top standing up to create a Christmas tree star!

Decorate as desired.

Allow to dry/harden in a safe place and store at room temperature.

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HOLIDAY DANISH WITH CREAM CHEESE DRIZZLE

With the holidays just around the corner I thought I would get a head start on trying some festive recipes, and since sweets go hand in hand with festive celebrations I thought I’d kick things off with this candy cane shaped danish! It’s the perfect dessert to bring to a friends for dinner and totally enhance any dessert table! I used store bought puff pastry and the left over cream cheese filling to create a icing drizzle which cut down on the time needed to whip this dessert up significantly. Also, feel free to switch up the jam and put your own unique twist on it! Happy Holidays!

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INGREDIENTS:

Serves 4-5 People

1 Sheet of Puff Pastry - leave out 2 hours in advance so it has time to de-thaw or place overnight in the fridge
2-3 TBSP of Flour - to sprinkle
2 TBSP of Unsalted Butter - melted as a wash

- Filling -

4 Oz of Cream Cheese
1 TSP of Vanilla
1/4 CUP of Sugar
Jam of Choice - I went with Raspberry

- Cream Cheese Icing -
Remaining Cream Cheese Filling
1 TBSP of Milk

- Tools -
Ruler
Knife

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DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

Roll out puff pastry leaving the parchment paper on the backside. Using a ruler, measure and cut the pastry dough in half. Starting with one half, create isosceles triangles by notching every two inches down the longest side and finding the halfway point on the opposite side.

Next, overlap the triangles one by one in the shape of a candy cane. Press overlapping sides together to bind them.

In a bowl combine your cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla. Beat with a hand mixer until well combined.

Spoonful cream cheese mixture onto the thickest part of the dough leaving a 1/2 inch border along the outer edge followed by your choice of jam.

Fold triangle points over and pinch along the 1/2 inch border to secure in place.

Brush dough with melted butter. You can also use to it seal the triangle points into place.

Bake for 16-20 minutes or until golden brown and allow to cool for 5 -10 minutes before adding icing.

Combine the remaining cream cheese mixture with 1 TBSP of milk and beat with a fork. Depending on how much cream cheese you used for filling you may need to add a little bit more milk to the mixture to make it more liquid. You will know you have the right consistency when you hold the fork above the mixture and have a pretty steady stream. Drizzle cream cheese icing over the danish and serve.

Alternatively, you can also sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Enjoy!

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POMEGRANATE SOUR - HOLIDAY COCKTAILS WITH NEW SINGLETON OF DUFFTOWN TAILFIRE SCOTCH WHISKY #SPONSORED

Although it has been a while since I was in university, there is always something about this time of year that fills me with excitement. Like the thought of seeing old friends and faces and celebrating around the tree with family. Although we may no longer be coming home from school after being away all year, the holidays are one of my favourite excuses to gather with my family or reunite and celebrate with old friends!

Whether you’re hosting a party or going to one, I love using festive occasions as an opportunity to share something new with those close to me. This year, I’ve discovered something new I want to share with friends and family and with you! Singleton of Dufftown Tailfire. This new whisky, with its signature rich, fruity taste, makes the perfect addition to any holiday celebration or better yet, a great host or hostess gift!

As the weather gets colder and your cheeks get rosier, there’s no better way to warm up your belly then with this delicious winter cocktail. Singleton of Dufftown Tailfire’s vibrant and enticing character comes from its maturation in ex-sherry casks, it elicits notes resembling a juicy, red-berry freshness and sweet vanilla aromas, making it a perfect pairing with another seasonal favourite - pomegranate. So… drumroll please!

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Pomegranate Sour

INGREDIENTS:

1.5 oz. Singleton of Dufftown Tailfire
1 oz. fresh lemon juice
0.5 oz. egg white
0.5 oz. simple syrup
2 oz. of fresh pomegranate juice
Mint for Garnish

DIRECTIONS:

- Dry shake all ingredients.

- Add ice. Shake again.

- Strain (use a fine strain) (looks great in a seamless wine glass or old fashioned glass)

- Garnish with mint

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If sweet cocktails aren’t your thing, Singleton of Dufftown Tailfire is also great served over ice due to its easy-drinking fruity notes.

So next time you’re wondering what you can treat your guests to, take note of Singleton of Dufftown Tailfire. A simple sip of this festive, inspired cocktail, paired with the joy of seeing friends and family and you’re holiday-ready! Remember to please celebrate the holidays responsibly.

Happy Holidays!