Everyone has their favorite Christmas cookie.

This is mine.

It is always the first cookie I grab off the giant plates covered in hundreds of cookies at holiday parties.

And even though I love this cookie to death. I can only eat it this time of year.

I know the holidays are the busiest time of year and most people don’t make time for baking unless it is a tradition.

It is a tradition in my family.

My mom makes about 30 types of cookies and candies every Christmas!

I make 5 if I’m lucky…I have some work to do if I am to carry on any sort of holiday baking tradition!

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Once a favorite, always a favorite.

Let me introduce you to my all time favorite bar: The Dream Bar.

It is exactly what it sounds like. So good, you can’t believe it’s real.

I know that seems a bit dramatic…but it’s true.

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Coffee Cake is one of my ultimate comfort foods.

It is carb filled, buttery, warm and cinnamon-y.

This coffee cake is either the best, or a close second to the best coffee cake in the world (my mom’s being the best/second best. Her’s is a more dense version of this).

You should make this coffee cake for Thanksgiving morning.

Make it the night/day before and warm the cake  in the oven the next morning.

Take a few minutes to relax with a cup of coffee and a slice or two of this before you let the chaos of cooking/baking/family ensues.

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7 ingredients.

Who knew that 7 simple ingredients could make such a perfect pie?

All I know is that Mikey has a new favorite.

This is a huge moment in my life…

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Homemade Dulce De Leche.

If you haven’t done this, it is an absolute MUST.

You know what it is, right?

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