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A Pinch of Joy

Eat Healthy, Do it Yourself, Live Well, Have Fun.

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Eggnog Sandwich Cookies

Eggnog Sandwich Cookies

Eggnog Sandwich Cookies are a unique holiday treat.  The nutmeg and ginger sugar topping, the soft cookie, the creamy filling -- all the eggnog flavors in your hand. The dough is soft and a little sticky, even after chilling.  Just do the best you can to make round cookies.  Flatten them  with a drinking glass (patterned bottom optional) dipped in flour so they are even height all the way across.  When baking, watch the time so cookies just begin to turn golden when you remove them from the oven.  (Some of mine got a little too brown this time!)  We really liked them plain, but the filling definitely lifts things up a notch.  Wait until they are well cooled before assembling sandwiches.  The yield is approximately 72 cookies which will make 36 sandwiches.  These are better eaten within a ... [Read More]

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Butterscotch Pecan Softies — no bake

Butterscotch Pecan Softie -- no bake from A Pinch of Joy

Butterscotch Pecan Softies are a nice change of pace. Not sweet, a nice mellow butterscotch flavor and an interesting texture. If you can, mix it up and let it chill overnight in the refrigerator. That lets the flavors meld and develop to a mellow butterscotch. Toasting the pecans deepens the flavor. Just be careful with multitasking while the pecans are toasting in a skillet. It doesn’t take long and when they are ready, they are ready. No fooling around trying to finish some other little thing. Or you might find yourself scraping too much dark off a bunch of pecans. Yep, you got the picture – yours truly is the voice of experience :-) Watch for more no bake and no stress treats in small batches between now and Christmas.  For when you want to have a variety of treats without a lot of ... [Read More]

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Welcome! I’m Charlene. I love to share quick and easy recipes, whatever I’ve learned in our last DIY project – anything that helps make life easier, better and more fun!! I hope you will find inspiration and add a pinch of joy to your day!

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