Texas Trash
My family makes double batches during the holidays and gifts it to friends and family – if there is any left! Great snack and easy to modify with your favorite snacks, ex. Gold Fish, Buggles, etc.
Mexican Wedding Cookies
We always had Mexican Wedding Cookies during the holidays. The powdered sugar makes them festive for Christmas.
Christmas Cookie Bars
These Christmas Cookie Bars are soft, chewy, and delicious! They are incredibly simple and take half the time as regular cookies.
Pumpkin Patch Dirt Cups
Pumpkin Patch Dirt Cups are easy to make and perfect for Halloween. Simply adding pumpkin candies transforms this classic dessert into a fun, festive treat. There are many different dirt cup recipes out there, but this one is our favorite. It's a tried-and-true family recipe that never disappoints.
Pumpkin Crumb Cake
We made Better Homes and Gardens Pumpkin Crumb Cake and it is delicious! This Fall cake recipe is packed with flavor.
Bird’s Nest Cookies
Bird's Nest Cookies are festive, yummy, and incredibly easy to make. You only need 4 ingredients to make them and don't require any baking!
St. Patrick’s Day Sugar Cookies
This is by far the best sugar cookie recipe I have found. They keep their shape, are soft, and the flavor is incredible!
Halloween Oreo Rice Krispie Treats
These Halloween Oreo Rice Krispie Treats are perfect treat for the upcoming holiday. They're easy to make and delicious! When we are entertaining we like recipes that are quick and simple and this one is it. Everyone loves a good Rice Krispie treat and this variation with Oreo cookies is a crowd pleaser. We used the orange Oreo cookies and Rice Krispies they put out for Halloween to transform this dessert for the spooky season.
M&M Christmas Cookies
This is a fun twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie. The red and green M&Ms make them perfect for Christmas! Our family always includes them on our cookie platters. They are soft, chewy and festive. You won't be able to eat just one!
Dad’s Cranberry Relish
My dad, Colonel Harry D. Gilpin made this recipe every Thanksgiving and Christmas. He made a big enough batch to enjoy during dinner and then for turkey sandwiches later. Our family could never agree on their favorite meal or dish with this relish.













