Caramel Kiss & Nut Cookies Recipe

We live right outside of Hershey Pennsylvania and within a few minutes of the Hershey's Chocolate Factory. Every time we go down to Chocolate World, I like to pick up a few bags of the Hershey's Caramel-Filled Kisses and use them in this particular cookie recipe. If you are allergic to nuts, simply omit them from the recipe.

Tip: If you don't have any of the caramel-filled kisses, try some of the regular ones, the Hershey's Hugs, cherry-filled kisses, etc. They all work great with this recipe!

Caramel Kiss and Nut Cookies Recipe

15 caramel-filled Hershey's kisses, unwrapped
1 roll of refrigerated sugar cookie dough
1/4 cup chopped nuts
nonstick cooking spray

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease up a baking sheet or spray it lightly with nonstick cooking spray.

Remove the sugar cookie dough from the refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes. It will be easier to work with. Once it has warmed up, rip it a part into smaller pieces.

In a large mixing bowl combine together the torn pieces of sugar cookie dough with the chopped nuts. The batter will be extremely stiff so use your hands! Separate the dough into 12 different piles. Take one pile at a time and form a ball with the unwrapped caramel kiss inside the center of the ball. If the dough sticks to your hands, grease your hands up with a little soft butter or shortening.

Place your cookie balls onto a lightly greased baking sheet at least 2 1/2" a part. They will expand during the baking process. Place baking sheet into the oven and bake for 12 to 13 minutes or until they are done. Remove and let cookies cool on a wire rack. Store them in an airtight container.

Spiked Cranberry Lemonade Cocktail Recipe

Looking for a great cocktail to make and serve to your party guests this holiday season? If so, check out this festive cocktail recipe from the great folks over at Sparkling ICE. I bet this would be equally as good with cherry juice or strawberry juice too! I see all kinds of great possibilities with this recipe!

Spiked Cranberry Lemonade Recipe

3 oz. Sparkling ICE Lemonade
1 oz. cranberry juice
1 1/2 oz. vodka
Fresh Cranberries and mint for garnish

Directions: In a shaker, combine Sparkling ICE Lemonade, cranberry juice and vodka
Pour into glass and garnish with fresh cranberries and mint spring.

Disclosure: This recipe and photo is courtesy of Sparkling ICE. You must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcohol. Please drink responsibly.

Poinsettia Punch Recipe for the Holidays

The holiday season is here and many of us will be attending a holiday party or hosting one in our own homes. I love all of the seasonal beverages during this time of the year...delicious cocktails, punches and then of course the famous eggnog! Today I am sharing a holiday punch recipe with all of you courtesy of the great folks over at Cascade Ice.

Poinsettia Punch Recipe

Cascade Ice Pomegranate Berry
Club Soda
Fresh Mint
Lime
Ice

Pour 4 parts of Cascade Ice Pomegranate over ice. Mix the Fresh Mint, Juice of one lime and 1 part of Club Soda together. Stir until everything is combined and serve immediately.