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Friday Favorites from Ashley Marie, Delish, Half Baked Harvest, Nora Murphy and More

December 10, 2016 By Elizabeth@ Pine Cones and Acorns 7 Comments

Good morning! How was your week? Mine was great, as I mentioned yesterday I have just returned from 12 days in Argentina. It is summer there so it was incredibly hot and its a little strange because there were no Christmas decorations so it did not feel like the holidays were coming at all. I am happy to be home and ready to start baking. 

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I have a list of about 10 cookies that I always bake for the holidays but this year I feel like trying a few new cookies out and this recipe from Ashley Marie for Vanilla Bean Danish Butter Cookies looks like a winner! 

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I also have these Lemon Pistachio Wreaths from Delish on my list of new cookies to try this year. 

Image from the Kitch

I have wanted to make a yule log or a bouche de noel for ever but I am a little intimidated by the rolling process. This year I am going to conquer my fears and make this easy and delicious looking yule log cake from Kitchn. 

Image from Half Baked Harvest

Every party needs a signature cocktail and these Cranberry Orange Margaritas from Half Baked Harvest look perfect! 

While many are searching for the perfect gifts for the holidays the stockings are often overlooked. This list from The Modern Mrs. Darcy is filled with 70 great ideas so that you do not even have to think about it!

Nora Murphy Country House

I love Christmas, and the decorations are one of my favorite parts. Although I have my favorite decorations I am continually in search of inspiration and this post from Nora Murphy Country House is filled to the brim with beautiful ideas for decorating the whole house. 

Did you find anything exiting this week? If so please share your recipes, books, movies and more we would love to hear about them. 

Have a fabulous weekend and stay warm! We are going to be one of the 16 states experiencing unusually cold weather, I think Saturday it is supposed to get down to 20!


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  1. Anonymous says

    December 9, 2016 at 10:00 am

    I love spritz cookies. I'll have to try Ashley Marie's recipe. I inherited my mom's cookie press.

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  2. Preppy Empty Nester says

    December 9, 2016 at 1:42 pm

    Elizabeth… great minds think alike. I mentioned Nora's blog too! Can't wait to check out your other links. Enjoy your weekend. Hopefully, you are over your jetlag!!

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  3. William Kendall says

    December 9, 2016 at 9:26 pm

    My mother always made cookies this time of year.

    It's cold here, and it's been snowing regularly.

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  4. Leslie Harris says

    December 10, 2016 at 1:35 am

    I have to check out Nora's blog, Katie recommended to. I'm off to read about your 10 day trip!

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  5. Leslie Harris says

    December 10, 2016 at 1:40 am

    Hi Elizabeth, me again. Opps, I saw the first line of your previous post and thought it was about your vacation. I guess I'll have to wait for that post. haha hugs to you. So glad you're back safe and sound ready for all that yummy baking.
    xo
    Leslie

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  6. Castles Crowns and Cottages says

    December 10, 2016 at 12:01 pm

    Oh, those wreath cookies are a must!!!!! Welcome home dearest friend!

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  7. Sandy at You May Be Wandering says

    December 10, 2016 at 12:02 pm

    I can't wait to check out all the links for some baking inspiration. The butter cookies look delicious and cranberry-orange margaritas look like the perfect holiday cocktail! Have a beautiful weekend celebrating the season! xoxo

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