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Peppermint Fudge is so easy to make and absolutely delicious. This candy cane fudge is going to be the hit of every holiday dessert tray. I love an easy Fudge Recipe. And once you nail down that original recipe, there are so many great spins that you can do with it! This peppermint fudge is…

Mulled Wine is going to be your favorite Christmas cocktail. This great drink is easy to make, and is perfect for serving a crowd. Nothing warms my heart quite like making delicious recipes for people to enjoy. (You know, hence the name of the blog, Simple Joy.) This joy gets amplified times a million when…

These amazing no-bake Peanut Butter Balls involve only four ingredients. They have the perfect consistency and, with a taste like a Reese’s Peanut Butter cup, they are irresistible. The combination of chocolate and peanut butter is irresistible. It is my ultimate weakness. From Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies to Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars, this…

Eggnog Cheesecake is a delightful twist on a holiday favorite! Light, creamy cheesecake filling with warm cinnamon and nutmeg flavors of eggnog in a rich crust. Holidays around here always include traditional flavors: peppermint, pumpkin, and eggnog! I loved eggnog as a kid, and while my family is pretty split on the drink, they adore…

These Molasses Cookies are soft and chewy with the perfect combination of spices. They are a must make holiday cookie that everyone will love. These amazing Molasses Cookies are crisp no the outside and delightfully soft and chewy on the inside. They have the perfect combination of spices. Not only that, but they come together…

Ricotta Cookies are light little clouds of cookies that are perfect and delicious. Coated in an amazing glaze, these cakey cookies will be a delight! I’m about to introduce you to your new favorite cookie recipe, so buckle up. When it comes to cookies, the Italians absolutely know what they are doing, and these fantastic…

Snickerdoodles are the perfect cookie recipe. This classic cookie is easy to make and even easier to eat! My family is completely obsessed with this recipe. This is such a simple cookie, but it provides such a unique taste. Along with that you get a slightly crisp exterior and a buttery soft center. This really…

Eggnog Muffins are the perfect Christmas morning treat. They are easy to make the night before and make a delicious treat during gift opening! These eggnog muffins have been part of our Christmas morning tradition for more than 10 years. Every Christmas Eve, I make a batch. Then Christmas morning when my kids are busy…

Rocky Road Fudge is a quick and easy spin on my easy fudge recipe. The addition of walnuts and marshmallows to this easy fudge is perfection! This delicious Rocky Road Fudge came to be after a reader, Roy, made my Easy Fudge Recipe and told me how much he loved it. He told me that…

Honey Baked Ham is easy to make with our perfect ham glaze recipe. You will be shocked by how easy this show stopping holiday recipe is. There is something so special about a honey baked ham for a holiday meal. But, this is a recipe that you should have in your back pocket for the…

Homemade Eggnog is so amazingly delicious, that once you make it from scratch you will never buy that store-bought container again. Made with easy-to-find ingredients, this is your new holiday tradition. Eggnog has been part of my family’s holiday traditions forever. It was usually my dad and I who enjoyed it, which made it even…

Cranberry French Toast Casserole is an easy and delicious breakfast bake. Rich and fragrant, it’s the perfect recipe for Christmas morning! An easy twist on my French Toast Casserole, this deliciously easy cranberry French toast casserole is as tasty as it is simple to make. I love a full spread of brunch and this baked…