As of this morning... I can say...Winter is here!I was at the high school this morning to be a judge
for the Harvest/FFA week. There was not one bit
of snow when I went in and when I came out, my car
was buried in snow! It was quite a shock to be sure!
It's really quite beautiful and it really puts me in the moodfor Christmas! It was fun to be out in it, cleaning off my car
and going for groceries etc. but now it feels so good to be in
the house and warming up by a roaring fire.
So, Happy Winter Day to all....Is it winter where you are yet?
We gathered together the other night, to visit andshare goodies, this is my daughter Lisa with Sophia.
And Brickelle with her cousin Sophia...
And Brody with his cousin Sophia...
Some of the grands playing a game...and look at those two in the back....
so into the football game!
And our son Shane holding Sophia...I think she is a pretty popular little
gal when we all get together! Everyone
wants to hug and love and squeeze her.
Have you seen these? A very easy and fun little cookie to make and share." RITZ CRACKER COOKIES "
Spread creamy peanut butter (or Nutella) between 2 Ritz crackers.
Melt white or dark chocolate (chips or bark) in the microwave, stirring
after every minute until all melted. If desired, add 1 tsp. Vanilla.
Dip each sandwich, with a fork, let it drip off. Set on wax paper.
When cookie sheet is full, set it in the freezer for 5 minutes.
Then decorate each cookie with the opposite color chocolate,
or with any color sprinkles, or toffee chips, or nuts.
(You can also just buy the mini peanut butter and Ritz crackers
and just dip them in melted chocolate.... great snaking!)
And they are SO good!
" DATES AND NUTS RITZ CRACKER COOKIES "
Combine and cook over med./low heat:
1 cup chopped dates (I used boxed)
1 cup Eagle Brand condensed milk
When it starts to get hot, it will
thicken pretty fast, 12 min.
Add:
1/2 cup chopped pecans.
Cool all of this a bit.
Spread onto Ritz crackers..
place them on a cookie sheet.
Bake for 8-10 minutes at 325'
Just so it sticks to the cracker.
Cool and Ice them.
"Icing"
4 oz. Cream Cheese
1/4 cup butter
1/2 tsp. Vanilla
2 cups Powdered sugar
Use a bit of milk if needed
to thin, if desired.
You can
decorate with some chopped
pecans and maraschino cherries.
These are really good too, bet you can't eat just one!
I hope you can use these easy cookies for the up coming holidays.
~~~
Sending out my best wishes for great holidays to come...and I hope
you get some snow too...it's a lot of fun!
Combine and cook over med./low heat:
1 cup chopped dates (I used boxed)
1 cup Eagle Brand condensed milk
When it starts to get hot, it will
thicken pretty fast, 12 min.
Add:
1/2 cup chopped pecans.
Cool all of this a bit.
Spread onto Ritz crackers..
place them on a cookie sheet.
Bake for 8-10 minutes at 325'
Just so it sticks to the cracker.
Cool and Ice them.
"Icing"
4 oz. Cream Cheese
1/4 cup butter
1/2 tsp. Vanilla
2 cups Powdered sugar
Use a bit of milk if needed
to thin, if desired.
You can
decorate with some chopped
pecans and maraschino cherries.
These are really good too, bet you can't eat just one!
I hope you can use these easy cookies for the up coming holidays.
~~~
Sending out my best wishes for great holidays to come...and I hope
you get some snow too...it's a lot of fun!
80 comments:
Wow Julie that is ALOT of snow and it is beautiful! I am soooo hoping it will snow here soon! Crazy that it all came down while you were in the school.
Sophia is pretty popular with the family - I love seeing the pictures :-D
The snow is beautiful!
Yes, it is nice to be out of it and with a crackling fire.
I love the pictures of that beauitful little Sophia. She's grown so much!
Love the cookie recipe. Looks like something I'm gonna love.
Love the snow pictures. Reminds me of a scene from a Christmas card Julie! Today in Georgia, was in the high 70's; I did not even need a sweater outdoors! That's what is fun about blogging around the country/world ~ variety! Love the family pictures and yes, I have had the Ritz crackers and they are delicious. Stay warm and enjoy the fire tonight.
Oh...I am soooo not ready for snow yet...give me just a bit more Fall weather. I have made those Ritz cookies many times...but not the second ones with the dates. I am copying that over to my recipe file right now.
Your family, as you know, is beautiful...I can just see the love shining through. Hugs- Diana
So pretty Julie..
Christmas is coming,
and Im so excited!
Your family is so beautiful!
Thanks for those yummy recipes!
Deborah xoxo
My goodness Christmas is definitely on it's way...how beautiful!! I've never experienced snow at all living here in QLD & have not yet traveled anywhere to see snow.
I love the cookie recipes..very simple and something I will definitely be giving a try!!
Wow the Sophia has grown so much since i last visited your blog. You have a beautiful family Julie!!
Wow Julie, you really did get LOTS of snow :-) What a surprise waiting for you when you went outside! We are having really warm weather for November (still hanging out the laundry to dry).
Your pictures are gorgeous - I love the snow and it looks so pretty in the mountains. What a fantastic view you have.
The snow looks so pretty, being in Florida I don't get to see it that often. The baby Sophia sure makes her rounds huh?
Thanks for sharing the pictures it sure makes me miss the snow.
Suzann
Thanks for posting the pictures, Julie! I was trying to picture what it looked like when you mentioned the snow earlier! Beautiful! The best part to me is the warm roaring fire. Love it! :0)
Wow what a beautiful winter day.
Great pictures of that cute little Sophia and all her cousins :) I love that first recipe but have never heard of the last one! It is a must try and I mean soon! Thanks!
Oh yeah, it was 76* here in south Georgia today! We are having a beautiful week!
NO Snow at my house, snow would be fun for a day to get me in the Christmas spirit. We will see a real snowstorm down here when hell freezes over! However, it has been 70 degrees this week and we had to plug in a space heater for mornings and evenings.
Thanks for the recipes...can't wait to try them!
No, not winter here either! It was in the mid 70's today in Asheville, NC....lovely fall day.
Hugs,
Penny
High 60's and 70's this week in Ohio. The evenings have been inn the 30's.....this is not the norm.
Cute family pictures. I try not to look at the goodies since I am off gluten.
Those cookies ARE delicious AND so pretty too!!
We do not have winter here yet...still experiencing Indian Summer but it is not far off...
Wow is that early for snow? It is beautiful and fire sounds nice. It was in the 70's and sunny here in Atlanta today.
Oh Julie I would love to look out my window and anytime of the year see one of snow.It is so rare here.
so I will enjoy your pictures and your scenery for winter..may I leave my snow boots there in your mud room..you know just in case I drop in..lol
I will try this recipe..never seen these before.thanks for sharing.The little ones are so cute playing games and hugging on each other.
I do love being a Nana!!
Hugs Cindy from Rick-Rack and Gingham
Oh man!!! Did winter EVER come to your house!!!
We've just moved to central Wisconsin, and this week the temperatures have been in the mid 60's, but I bet that white stuff is on its way SOON!
I am amazed at that snow! It's beautiful. With temps in the high 70's, it's just hard to imagine. If you get tired of it, send some south.
You post the best recipes. Can't wait to try the Ritz sandwich cookies! Yum!
WOW! Julie, that is a lot of snow, fast! Love your family photos and I know that recipe is delicious!! Hugs to you!
No real snow-fall yet here. We had a little bit last week but it didn't stay over-night. Out west, Saskatchewan & Alberta are under a lot of snow now. It won't be long before we get it too. Those ritz cracker cookies look so good. I'm afraid I would be the one to eat them all though because I'm the ritz fanatic. Your little Sophia is so sweet. Hope you have fun getting ready for the holidays. I'll be doing up my house soon and already have the kitchen Christmas tree started. Hugs, Deb =^..^=x5
Oh no, winter! We are coming to Utah in December and I am already worrying about driving in it. I love it from the inside looking out but being a Ca girl I find it scary, especially the black ice!
Nice family gathering, there is no shortage of good looking people in that fabulous family of yours!
Hugs, B
OH JULIE! NO NO NO...Can't even believe I'm seeing pics of snow already! I'M NOT READY HERE!!
Just want to keep these cool crisp mornings and evenings...just for a while... No snow days yet!!!
BRRRR..I know Kurt will be getting them soon. Loved the family pics, and I AM going to try the recipes. We have done the Ritz treats and love them!!! Yours are so pretty with the drizzle. Hugs to you, and bundle up...sheesh...Stay warm .
I think it's heading this way...unfortunately. I need some of those cookies to help get through it;)
Wow. Snow already? It was nearly 75 degrees here in MO. Very warm for this time of year. Going to cool down tonight, but no snow in the forecast for the next 10 days. Your grands are beautiful. And those cookies really look delicious!
Where do you get your fabulous recipes? What fun treats!
I'd say Sophia is a very popular little girl!
Enjoy the first snow fall. I have a feeling there will be many more to come!
That snow looks beautiful and gets me in the holiday mood. We had a few flurries last week but now it's almost like summer again.
The old saying in these mountains is " if you don't like the weather, wait a few hours and it will change" and that surely has been true this fall.
Have a blessed tomorrow
Oh those cookies look SOOOO good! (What did I tell you? You are the baking QUEEN if I ever knew one!)
It really does feel like winter but the color on the trees is still so gorgeous I just can't seem to let go of fall yet.
It sure looks like you guys have a lot of fun together as a family too. Isn't it nice that there are so many close? :)
Not winter here, it was 80 today and my a/c has kicked in - I'm hot! It looks so nice seeing all that snow but I wouldn't want it that soon here, if I could order it on Christmas eve that would be perfect ;)
My goodness! Look at the snow! This is amazing!! What a post - snow, family and food. Can't get any better than that.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Wow! That was an early and fast-moving storm. We've still got high 70's-low 80's down here.
Those cookie recipes are calling my name! I'm already walking for an hour or more every morning, and now Christmas cookie season is coming up. What is a girl to do? LOL
Wow, did you ever get it Julie!
No snow here yet. We've been in the mid-sixties which is really warm for Nov. in Wisconsin.
However, it sounds like it's coming to an end this weekend and snow flurries are in our forecast.
And that little Sophia is so cute!
Love the family pics!
Hugs,
Cindy
Goodmorning Julie!Lucky you...oh sooo pretty there.Im ready for it,I want some so much for Christmas.We usually get it too,lol.Im so in the spirit I love christmas time,what a lovely time of year and a most awesome celebration The Birth of Christ.Im so happy to be Christian.
You have so very many recipe and belive me I copied all of them down,I could write a cookbook and call it Julie's LOL.
Have fun in the snow,I love taking the dogs a walk when it first snows.They love it, especially my Border Collie.
Ummm, I can not wait for our first snow. We never get just a WHOLE lot..some years more than others.
The first cookies here are my son's favorite and we make them each Christmas. Haven't made the other ones but I love dates..I'll be making these for sure.
Your family is so sweet..a beautiful family.
Have fun, sweet lady, in your snow.
Wow that's a lot of snow. We haven't gotten any yet but it is getting colder for sure. I agree that the snow makes everything look so pretty but I just hate being cold.
I bet you the snow is so pretty out around your ranch with the views!
Sophia sure is a cute attention getter.
Recipes as always sound very good.
Julie,
Snow,Family, Football, Candyland, Recipes AND a cute baby! That's some good stuff! Thanks for sharing.
Wasn't that surprise snow storm this week fun!
I'm glad it's all melted for now...but do wish it back for Christmas ♥
Your Ritz cracker cookie recipes are keepers, Julie. I'm copy-pasting them to a document to safe in my recipes folder...then to print for keeps in my recipe binder.
I keep a binder of the recipes I KNOW I'll actually cook and bake. These two are definite's :o)
Keep warm and toastie!
*Maria
Ohhh, too soon for so much snow! I still am not ready, although it will be upon us shortly, and I will get with it when it does :) Such great family photos and more yummy treats, thanks for sharing :)
Holy cow, it is winter!! Maybe that's what I need to get in the mood for Christmas!!
What fun recipes!! Thanks for sharing.
Those were some beautiful photos.
I am NOT ready for the white stuff,but they say we are going to get some on Friday and Sat.
I have made those ritz cookies and we love them.!!
The little cutie is growing so fast.
Love the photos of the family.
Hugs
Wow that is a lot of snow Julie! We have just a dusting but it is very cold here in Eastern Utah. Lovely family pics and those Ritz cracker cookies sounds good -- the salt and sweet and they look so pretty. Have a great day. Joni
No there is no SNOW at my house, that would be a miracle! Can you send me some? :) My kids are running around in shorts!
I would love to sit by your warm fire! Can I come visit?
LOVE the cookie recipes! The RITZ cookies look great! I'm sharing CHRISTMAS cookie recipes tomorrow!
I always enjoy visiting! Thanks for your daily dose of Happiness!
Your pictures of your grandbabies and family make me smile!
Have a great day!
Love, Brenda
Snow...baking ....family...it doesn't get much better!!!
Oh your ritz cookies look amazing..they will be added to my list to try. xoxoxo Hugs and stay cozy. xoxo
Your posts always make my day! They are always so cheerful and upbeat, they make me feel the spirit.
I wish that snow would come our way. Being an Arizona resident now, we don't see the white stuff anymore. I do miss it, although, driving in it was never my favorite thing. I am hoping as I head to Utah for Thanksgiving that the roads are nice and dry:)
Have a good day.
Janet
Girl...as pretty as it is, I'm glad it's you that got the snow and not me. I'm sure I'll get my share later!
Love the cookie recipes...we do them with peanut butter and dipped in butterscotch, but my daughter LOVES nutella...gonna have to give that a whirl! (She'll go nuts!)
I love the snow! Gosh, is it ever NOT winter here in Alberta? :) Your pictures of your place look so beautiful in the snow. It really does put you in the mood for Christmas, eh?
Those cookies look so attractive-and so simple! Thanks for sharing!
I love your snowy day pictures. It looks so beautiful and peaceful. No snow here. We thought we might get a flake or two, but, instead we are in afternoon "jean and t-shirt" weather...and have been all week long. The air reminds me of how it smells in spring. And, loving all of your recipes. I am very ready for holiday baking and fun. Thanks for all the good ideas and pictures of family fun and love. That Sophia...what a little sweetheart.
Wow - winter did come to your house!! That is amazing. I love the ritz snacks, I buy the peanut butter minis and dip them in chocolate. Placed in a pretty tin they make a good teacher gift.
Winter comes and goes here in south Alabama....one day it will be in the 50's and the next in the 70's...its crazy!! Love the snow...if you get too much...send it our way!!
Look at all that snow! Now that's how you welcome the holidays! Nature at it's best! Thanks for another wonderful recipe Julie!
Love ya,
Maryjane
Wow and I thought it was cold here...you win! I love your ritz cookie recipe I am going to try it this weekend! Thanks!
Wasn't this first snowfall just wonderful?!! I am so grateful for the beauty of the fresh fallen snow, and the magical peaceful feeling it give me :)
Easy and tasty recipes too!! Thanks for sharing !
Looks like they would make great treats for friends and neighbors.
Fun, easy ideas Julie! Glad you got some snow too. It does make our homes a cozy haven. We were laughing about our empty nest. No rack filled with wet socks and mittens in front of that fire anymore, just us and it's kind of nice. Snuggle up with Ron!
Oh, look at that snow! We've had frost and a little spitting snow, but nothing that stuck.
Sophia is NEVER lonely, is she? haha.
You have the best looking food on your posts! I'm going to make these!
That snow is beautiful.. we were supposed to get some a couple of nights ago but we woke up to rain. I love snow. I just don't especially like driving on it. I bet those ritz cookies are delish. I'm going to have them to my holiday cookie list.
Oh, Julie!! BRRRRR!!!
But I have to admit- I'm a little jealous- it is sooo beautiful!!
Enjoyed seeing your pictures.
The cookies sound WONDERFUL! We used to have a little lady at our church that made those at Christmas and LORDY they were good!
You've got a beautiful world out there....with the awesome kids and a loving husband....life is so great.
We did get some snow last weekend and maybe tomorrow. Not as cold here in Davis County as where you live. Baby Sophia is getting so big and even cuter if that's possible. Thank you for your kind words of sympathy for our sweet little Rudy. Mimi
Wow,imagine coming out to find your car buried under snow!
Oh Boy it sure does look cold! I can't believe that the snow came down so quickly! Glad you were able to get home safely.Is it always this snowy in November/December? I would live to visit your part of the country but we can only come during our Summer vacation which of course is when you all are in the midst of Winter! Not sure if I could cope with all that snow!
Best wishes and happy weekend,
Natasha.
PS Thank you so much for your beautiful birthday message! It really meant so much to me.
xo
Wow wee, talk about winter coming all in one day, goodness!! It does look like fun, maybe cause I am not in it, but the blankets of white are so pretty! And those littles, goodness there is so much to be thankful for! have a wonderful weekend!
Hey Julie! This makes me miss the snow and Utah... My bff is adopting another baby soon, so I'll have an excuse to fly out.... I LOVE coming in the winter...
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love ya!
Hey Friend..sorry it has been so long since i have been by,,but computer difficulties has made it hard..but I should be by more often now..
I love your pictures.. it just seems so funny to see these friends of mine posting snow pictures when it is 80* here is Fla..
But I love the pictures... and your grandbaby is growing so big..
well have a blessed weekend my friend and I will be back to visit soon...
Hi Julie! So many thanks for the package that arrived today in my mail.Very thoughtful and kind of you.The apron is lovely.the cookbook is awesome.I love it!Thanks so much again HUGS!
Hello Julie and her bblog very pleasant and his family pretty much. What a great cold you went .. It was a pleasure meeting you, I'm following you. Good weekend, Denise
Yikes that looks very cold...Has winter come to Georgia yet?....not even close...it was 74 here today and sunny blue blue skies...we do get down into the 40's at night but I guess that doesn't count as winter...it's my favorite time of year....no air conditioning...no need yet for heat and no pollen...
Your ritz cookies, especially the white ones with the dark chocolate drizzle look great....
And Miss Sophia...she's getting so big. I love how she can stand up already...she's beautiful, as are all your other grands...
You are so lucky to have so many to spoil...I have Miss Sophie and it appears she will be our only one...I am okay with that...she has the personality of 20!! Don't you just love little girls.
Oh my gosh, look at all that snow! Glad you like it, I have never lived in the snow, I complain when it gets below 60 degrees. LOL
Those cookies are so yummy looking. You always have the BEST recipes!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Hugs, Ann
Great photos but please keep the snow there! We've had a few flurries and that's enough for me. Love your treat, they look delicious!
Wow, Julie! Winter certainly DID arrive at your house! Still lovely and sunny here on the central coast of California...definitely nippy, though, at night & in the early mornings! It's coming...I can feel it!
Lovely family photos & recipes...thanks for sharing!
Hope your weekend is wonderful, my friend!
Julie
Now these cookies look amazing! And the little princess all cuddled up, warm and so so cozy, sleeping in her uncles arm. I love love LOVE that picture, reminds me off my oldest daughter when she was just born. I could sit hours like that, holding my sleeping princess and just staring at her. The miracle of life!
Happy hugs sweet Julie, do stay WARM and cozy. Our weather is horrible, we have storm and tons of rain, wish it was snow, so we could have some fun! xxxx
Hi Julie,
I don't think I've ever visited your beautiful blog before and I have spent some time here just drooling over your recipes and your gorgeous home. I will definitely be trying those Ritz cookies because my family loves Nutella. Thanks for sharing!
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You really had a strong dose of winter.....beautiful!
It is still in the 70's in Arkansas....
Your cookies make my mouth water.
The snow looks so pretty. Things are heating up here :)
Those cookies look yummy.
Just rain here today and 48 degrees...but I am loving your snow pics. It looks so beautiful! The goodies all look so yummy!
Amazing this great country that we live in can be so diverse in climate. No snow here, Julie. Today temps rose to 77 degrees. But I will say the snow looks lovely and I can sure bet that it does get you in the mood for the holidays.:o)
Enjoy and be very careful driving in it.
Fondly,
Ann
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The Tattered Tassel
The snow looks beautiful! Thank you so much for the recipes! I am going to try them! They looks delish!
Have a pretty day!
Kristin
Wow!!! amazing snow pics! The first one looks just like it belongs on a post card. Unreal to me living here in California where we don't get any snow.
It looks like you and your family know just what to do when the cold weather hits you. Cozy up and make some warm & fun family memories. Good for you! Enjoy all of your beautiful family!!
Darling, all those cookies for your cold and winter days are a feast to the family!!!
Can´t believe how grown and preatty Sophie is!!!
cariños
Love all the pics of your family! Thanks for the cookie recipe. It's been cold and rainy here all day. I think I saw a snowflake or two!
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