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Eggnog White Russians

Published on December 23, 2020December 23, 2020 by serendipitybysaralynn4 Comments

These eggnog White Russians are made with classic vodka and coffee liqueur and topped with creamy eggnog and warm spices. Simple and cozy, this is the perfect cocktail for Christmas morning!

A closeup side shot of an eggnog White Russian on a wood board, with a white background, gold candle sticks, pine, and spices in the background.
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Categories Drinks•Tags christmas, cocktails, coffee, holidays, vodka

Eggnog Cookies with Boozy Glaze

Published on December 20, 2020December 19, 2020 by serendipitybysaralynn1 Comment

Tender, buttery shortbread eggnog cookies with a boozy eggnog glaze. Simple and gorgeous, these cookies are one of my new holiday favorites!

A side image of a stack of eggnog cookies tied with string on a white background with green pine branches and a red plate in the background.
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Categories Cookies, Recipes, Sweet•Tags baking, christmas, cookies, dessert, holidays

Sesame Lace Cookies with Dark Chocolate

Published on December 11, 2020December 10, 2020 by serendipitybysaralynn1 Comment

Inspired by Italian Florentine cookies, sesame lace cookies are nice and thin with a buttery toffee flavor. These cookies come together in a pinch for stress-free holiday baking!

A white oval plate with sesame lace cookies on a grey background surrounded by a pink linen, coffee, more cookies, and ingredients.
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Categories Cookies, Recipes, Sweet•Tags chocolate, christmas, cookies, holidays, Italian, sesame

Cardamom Gingerbread Cookies + Orange Glaze

Published on December 23, 2019December 23, 2020 by serendipitybysaralynn6 Comments

Perfectly spiced, stamped cardamom gingerbread cookies with a light citrus-y glaze. And no chilling or rolling required. Hooray!

An overhead picture of cardamom gingerbread cookies on a white marble plate on a white table surrounded by pine, a linen, and a cup of coffee.
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Categories Cookies, Recipes, Sweet•Tags cardamom, christmas, christmas baking, christmas cookies, cinnamon, citrus, cookies, ginger, orange

Winter Sangria with Pears & Pomegranate

Published on December 20, 2019October 28, 2020 by serendipitybysaralynn3 Comments

A red wine winter sangria with brandy, orange liqueur, citrus, apples, pears, and pomegranate arils.

Easy winter sangria with pears and pomegranate.
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Categories Drinks, Recipes•Tags apple, brandy, christmas, citrus, cocktails, grapefruit, holiday recipes, new years, orange liqueur, pear, pomegranate, red wine

Cookie Butter Cinnamon Star Bread

Published on December 13, 2019October 28, 2020 by serendipitybysaralynnLeave a comment

A simple step-by-step guide on how to make star bread with a cinnamon-y cookie butter filling.

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Categories Breads & Doughs, Breakfast & Brunch, Sweet•Tags bread, breakfast, brunch, christmas, christmas recipes, cinnamon, cookie butter, sweet dough

Chocolate Donuts with Masala Chai Glaze

Published on December 7, 2019October 28, 2020 by serendipitybysaralynn1 Comment

Rich, baked chocolate donuts with a spiced masala chai glaze.

Baked Chocolate Donuts with Masala Chai Glaze.
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Categories Donuts•Tags chai, chocolate, christmas, donuts, masala chai

Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail

Published on November 22, 2019October 28, 2020 by serendipitybysaralynnLeave a comment

An apple cider bourbon cocktail topped with ginger beer, Lime juice, and a dash of ginger bitters. The perfect cozy cocktail for chilly weather.

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Categories Drinks, Recipes•Tags apple, autumn, bourbon, christmas, cocktails, ginger, lime, thanksgiving, whiskey, winter

Chocolate Cream Pie + Bourbon Butterscotch

Published on November 15, 2019October 28, 2020 by serendipitybysaralynn1 Comment

An easy from-scratch chocolate cream pie with a dark chocolate pudding filling. served with whipped cream topping and creamy bourbon butterscotch for some warm autumn vibes.

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Categories Pies & Galettes, Recipes, Sweet•Tags bourbon, butterscotch, chocolate, christmas, dessert, pie, pudding, thanksgiving

Pumpkin Millionaire’s Shortbread

Published on October 30, 2019October 28, 2020 by serendipitybysaralynnLeave a comment

soft pumpkin shortbread, spiced pumpkin-infused caramel, dark chocolate topping, and a sprinkling of flaky salt.

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Categories Bars & Brownies, Recipes, Sweet•Tags autumn recipes, bars, caramel, chocolate, christmas, dessert, dessert bars, easy dessert, fall recipes, halloween, pumpkin, pumpkin spice, thanksgiving

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