Texas Trash Chex Mix Snack

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

Mexican Wedding Cookies

We always had Mexican Wedding Cookies during the holidays. The powdered sugar makes them festive for Christmas.
Christmas Cookie Bars

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

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

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

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

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!
Oreo Rice Krispie Treats

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

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!
Cranberry Relish w/Oranges

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.

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