FranniePantz: Dear Frannie Friday--Favorite Christmas Treat Recipes

December 5, 2014

Dear Frannie Friday--Favorite Christmas Treat Recipes

For as many years as I can remember since, baking has been a large part of my life--especially around the holidays. My mom and grandmother used to bake up a storm during the Christmas season. It is a tradition that I have kept up with my own kids. Every Christmas we make a dozen or so kinds of treats to hand out at gatherings or to box up for my office or the neighbors, the kids' teachers and friends. I have used the below recipes for years. I highly recommend them.*

*None of the images below are my own; they belong to the accompanying links

Sugar Cookies (duh) and while we're at it, the best frosting recipe for them I've found is here.

White Chocolate Raspberry Bars

Chocolate Mint Brownies

Mustard Sweater-thrifted; Black Pleated Mini Skirt-old, unknown; Booties-Ralph Lauren, gifted; Studded Leggings-Rue21; Earrings-Kohl's

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C_Inez 76p · 655 weeks ago

Your red jacket is awesome and the wide leg sailor pants....awesome-r! I love this look.

I love thrifting. About 80 to 85% of what I own was thrifted. My sis doesn't like thrifting for all the reasons you mentioned but me, I don't mind at all for all the good reasons you've also pointed out. Friends see my wardrobe and think that I have a lot of money to throw away on clothes. I know I don't.

The good thing about thrifting here is that the clothes come from different parts of the world, mostly Asian brands and most of the quality is great.

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ClassyPam · 655 weeks ago

Love the mix of masculine military vest and very feminine pink skirt!
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Inez · 654 weeks ago

Aw, I'm sorry to hear that your husband is going away for a while.

Love the minty touch with the scarf.

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Inez · 654 weeks ago

Cute collar and buttons on your mustard top. Love it worn with your graphic skirt.

Yay! To receiving the wedding photos. ςªŋ't wait to see them.

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Inez · 647 weeks ago

Oh, yeah. Mondays don't last forever. It's already over here. I'm lying in bed. Success to your brother on his interview. Nice look.

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Inez · 647 weeks ago

Oh, yeah. Mondays don't last forever. It's already over here. I'm lying in bed. Success to your brother on his interview. Nice look.

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Inez · 647 weeks ago

Serious bragging rights you've got there, Frannie! State Senator! Wow! Kudos to Conner!

Now I've seen a lovely way to style my brown skirt. Cute look.

I wish I knew suggestions to give about Kaden. I'm sorry that I don't.

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Natalia Oh · 641 weeks ago

How badly do I want that sweater!! I love it.... I'm now following you by email.

Xoxo

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Inez · 638 weeks ago

Anya did good picking blue. This is my best look ever. Love your mixing polka dots and gingham. And your saddle oxfords nailed it.

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Inez · 638 weeks ago

Your dress is lovely. I've been all about leopard shoes lately, love yours. Thumbs up to doing what any respectable girl would do ;)

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Inez · 637 weeks ago

I'm glad you found the stone. Precious jewels like that don't have any business getting lost :). Love your red stripe skirt in the collage. Your white coat and plaid jacket are lovely.

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Inez · 637 weeks ago

Happy Birthday, Frannie! My apologies for being late to wish you one. It's obvious your had a great day. Love your red dress and shoes!

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Inez · 634 weeks ago

I've been wanting a white blazer for so long. Love yours. Cute look.
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Inez · 634 weeks ago

Great look. You've got an awesome mom! Love that §Ħз got pieces that work together. Great with the camo too. Now, where ςªŋ I get a grandpa like yours ;)

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Inez · 634 weeks ago

I understand its good to be responsible about spending money, but when a Giorgio Armani item is that dirt cheap you'll be needing jail to keep me from getting them. Looooove your dress; all the pockets and buttons! it's so fab with the leo shoes.
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Inez · 619 weeks ago

Wow, Robin! I love this look! Fab spiked cap! Cute sandals too.
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Inez · 618 weeks ago

Cute dress. Love the zipper detail by the side. Love also your matching the brown panelled bottom part with your brown leopard shoes. I've been into matching bottoms to my shoes lately.

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Inez · 617 weeks ago

Your polky minty dress is perfect for a wedding. Love the pleats. Lovely earrings.

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Inez · 616 weeks ago

Love your relaxed look. Acceptance of people from a different culture, ethics, sexuality, color, e.t.c is something a lot of people (myself inclusive) need to learn. I think that it's an individual thing. And is a pointer to how open-minded and humane someone truly is. I think that at first there is the shock to overcome and then if someone is open-minded they become accepting of the other person.

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Inez · 616 weeks ago

The matchy matchy red is cute especially with your slim leo belt and cheery blazer and nails.

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Inez · 615 weeks ago

I must confess I did wonder about some of your work outfits, but you're lucky τ̲̅☺ have such relaxed dress code at work. I like the occasional power suit myself but on the regular I don't. Cute monochrome look. Love your necklace.
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Inez · 614 weeks ago

I very much love this black tulle. Cute look.

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Dhara · 614 weeks ago

I love the touch of yellow neon! http://dharapatelio.blogspot.com
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Inez · 614 weeks ago

Love your outfit. Your shoes and necklace especially. Sounds like your family did have a good time.

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Inez · 612 weeks ago

Cute skirt. Love the look, Frannie.
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