Slice and Bake Pecan Sandie Cookies

These easy Slice and Bake Pecan Sandie Cookies are a sweet, nutty and buttery shortbread cookies packed with finely chopped pecans that melt in your mouth.

These are perfect when when you need a huge amount for a party, cookie exchange or even a bake sale event for a special fund raiser.

In our home, you would normally find these on our Christmas Cookie tray every year, but since the cookies are outrageously delicious, we make them all year long.

This easy recipe can be modified easily with flavoring and nuts of choice but always dusted at the end and rolled into a snowy powdered sugar.

The best part is they have just a few ingredients and super easy to make and better than the store-bought brands we often see on the shelves.

This is just one of the fun cookies we love to make around the holiday, try our Best Holiday Cookie Roundup with even more delicious recipes.

The additions and changes are pretty much endless when you get creative so don't miss my optional suggestions below

Scroll down to my printable recipe card for this melt-in-your-mouth simple buttery cookie recipe.

0

Leftover Turkey and Dumplings

Leftover Turkey and Dumplings are some of the best ways to repurpose leftover Turkey.

Everyone raves about this delicious comforting bowl of tasty turkey and dumplings.

On a cold evening, this really hits the spot.

The best part is this dish is easy to make Turkey is leftover from that big holiday meal and taste like you just make it fresh.

What better way to make another wonderful meal and save money too!

Check out this easy recipe below.

0

Simple Apple Crostata Recipe

There is always one person that asks for apple pie for Thanksgiving. Not a big fan of it myself and the kids like the cream pies and pumpkin. I always make a crostata since it's just a small amount. It's easy to throw together and perfect for that one person who has to have their apple

0

Easy Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash

Butternut Squash roasted with butter, cinnamon and brown sugar is the perfect fall vegetable.

This is so easy to make and the perfect side dish all winter long bursting butter spice flavors.

This Roasted Butternut Squash transform from plain old squash into a gourmet easy side dish plus worthy for any special occasion or holiday table or weeknight dinner.

Cubes of soft on the outside and a little carmelize on the outside this butternut squash roasted with maple syrup and cinnamon can be elegant to serve and super easy to prepare.

During the fall months, I make this version weekly it's so delicious and my kind of side dish.

The roasted swee buttery with a fall spicy flavor even can be adapted with a little heat using a dash of cayenne pepper is another version we love.

Roasting squash with this sweet glaze is quite addicting and I never make it plain anymore after making this recipe, I always make more than enoughbecause it's even great reheated the next day if you have leftovers.

Scroll down to this super easy way to roast butternut squash and some tips and additions for some different versions with our adaptions!

2

Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk Recipe

Sweetened condensed milk is one of those ingredients that you usually don't always keep on hand in the pantry and sometimes it's very hard to find in the grocery store

This is an ingredient I use a lot to make flan, cookies, and candy and it's pretty pricey at times.

Not to be confused with evaporated milk, this is a sweet thick kind of milk that is perfect in many dessert recipes.

Super easy to make so don't worry if you can't find sweetened condensed milk we got you covered.

This can also be used in coffee, baking, and all made from scratch.

Check out on how easy this is and much more economical!

0

Brown Sugar Recipe and Tip

With all the holiday baking coming up, I thought you may enjoy this little tip. You many remember the many baking tips from last year  (if not click here for baking tips)
I don't know how many times I've started a recipe and run out of brown sugar.

Keep a bottle of molasses on hand and sugar and you will never have to run to the store again!

Light Brown Sugar 
2 tablespoons of molasses
1 cup sugar
Place in a zip lock bag and shake until evenly mixed store in the same bag!

Dark Brown Sugar
3 tablespoons molasses
1 cup sugar
Place in a zip lock bag and shake until evenly mixed store in the same bag!

 TIP TRICK: 

Now for a tip trick! If the mixture of either one should ever get hard, place 1 or 2 slices of regular bread in the bag overnight. In the morning it will be soft and pourable again! Works like a charm!

For more tips like this one check out this page of tips and tricks for baking!  CLICK HERE 

2

Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars

If you're a chocolate and pecan pie lover, this bar cookie will be your new favorite.


The biggest difference in our bars is this buttery delicious crust has a chocolate fudge layer with a homemade gooey center that makes this filling taste like the classic pecan pie but better with the addition of chocolate in the center.


These cookies make a great addition around the Thanksgiving Holiday since they are simple to make and easier to serve.


The best part is these are so simple and much quicker than making a pecan pie.


Everyone will rave about these and you just might have to make a double batch since they fly off the dish here.


Perfect dessert option when you're not fond of baking or making pies.


If you love making easy bar cookies do try my Fruit Filled Shortbread Bars recipe it's also a family favorite like this chocolate filled cookie bar!


Scroll down to the recipe card for this easy recipe for chocolate pecan pie bars.

7