Capturing Joy with Kristen Duke
Capturing the Joy in Life
Have you heard of mint non pareils or Wilton mint drops? They have turned into one of my favorite little snacking treats! You may have seen them in a candy dish at weddings. In fact, I’ve had a hard time finding them, but have found success in the wedding aisle at Michael’s craft store. I first became enamored with this sweet delicacy a year ago at a conference. There was a candy dish filled with… Continue Reading
I am very happy to share with you the recipe for chocolate peppermint cookies, which are a Christmas spin-off of my favorite Andes mint cookies. They can be enjoyed warm and gooey out of the oven, or chilled for a delightful texture. The recipe is super simple, with 3 ingredients (besides eggs and oil you will likely have on hand), and 2 you might already keep around: Devil’s Food cake mix, chocolate chips (in… Continue Reading
I served these at my first beginners workshop, and some have asked for the recipe. I thought for sure I had posted this before, but can’t seem to find it. I cannot take credit for this, as it was shared by a friend (Marianne Lloyd) a few years ago, but I make them often because they are very easy, no fail, and super delish! I made this little card for a recipe exchange: As for the… Continue Reading
These cookies are delish (though they don’t look too attractive) and I wanted to share this simple recipe with my online friends. Just add a few eggs and oil to a cake mix and you have a dense cookie dough. Throw in some chocolate chips and form a ball. After cooking, place Andes mints on top (or the chopped up version). Here is the official recipe: Chocolate Andes Mint Cookies 1 pkg. devils food cake… Continue Reading
