Christmas Cookies & Countertop Cleanup​

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It’s the Holiday Season

Finally, it’s the most wonderful time of the year! The Christmas season has begun! A lot of Christmas memories are made in the kitchen where everyone gathers together. I love to make cookies and tasty holiday treats this time of year. It’s the perfect time to add a festive twist to classic recipes that we all know and love. I’ve found a few Christmas inspired snacks to share such as peppermint fudge, red and green sprinkled sugar cookies and a batch of reindeer chow. Flip through the slideshow below to find a recipe to satisfy your sweet tooth!

Peanut Butter BallsNo bake peanut butter balls are made with only five ingredients⁠—peanut butter, butter, Rice Krispies, confectioners’ sugar and chocolate. The dynamic duo of peanut butter and chocolate is irresistible, especially with the sweet and salty combination going on. They are so easy to make and a crowd pleaser!RECIPECandy Cookie BarThis season it’s all about the candy packed cookie bar! A chocolate chip cookie base combined with white chocolate morsels, and—you guessed it—Christmas colored M&M’s candies baked in. These decadent bars look and taste like a festively delicious dream come true.RECIPEReese’s SnowballsThe Snowball just got stuffed! These Stuffed Snowball Cookies are filled with Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. They start with a cookie recipe and are then stuffed with candy. It’s the best of both worlds! If you’re looking for an easy Christmas cookie, look no further!Click HerePeppermint FudgeIf you’re looking for the perfect thing to bring to your cookie exchanges, try this Peppermint Fudge! It takes no time at all and you only need five ingredients. I’ve always enjoyed a chocolate and peppermint combo, especially during the holidays. RECIPESugar CookiesDitch the rolling pin, toss the cookie cutters, and break out the mixer because today we’re making drop sugar cookies with Christmas sprinkles. These soft-baked cookies are perfect if you want simple and easy sugar cookies.RECIPEReindeer ChowNo holiday party is complete without a big bowl of reindeer chow! This Christmas chex mix is loaded with chocolate flavor and is perfect for feeding a crowd. Chocolate muddy buddies, holiday M&M’s, peanut butter cups and pretzels all come together for a festive snack mix that’s easy to make and fun to eat!RECIPECookie CupsHot Chocolate Cookie Cups make for the perfect festive Christmas cookies! They are sugar cookie cups filled with fudge, mini marshmallows and sprinkles. The candy cane handle adds a yummy holiday touch to this cookie cup!Click Here Previous Next

Countertop Cleanup

In conclusion, after making sweets all day, the kitchen can end up pretty messy. Spills and food residue are likely to show up throughout the cooking process. If you’ve been using quartz countertops, we have a few tips for you when it’s time for cleanup. Thankfully with quartz tops, cleanup is pretty quick and doesn’t require too much effort. There’s also a few ways to go about using your tops to prevent any damage in the future. Take a look at the slides below to learn about how to take care of your stone countertops.

Countertop CleanupHorray! Your new Cambria quartz countertops are installed! Quartz countertops have many nice qualities. They are durable, non-porous, chemical, heat and scratch resistant. It is one of the most easily maintained countertop materials. Cambria countertop cleanup is quick and hassle free. Here are a few tips and tricks on how to clean, care for and prevent damages to your new countertops.Daily Cleaning & CareThe best way to clean your countertops is with a washcloth, mild soap & warm water. A damp cloth or paper towel may also be used for routine daily cleaning of dirt and residue.Preventing DamageWe recommend using heat trivets when placing hot objects on any surface. We Do Not recommend cutting directly on your countertop. We suggest using a cutting board. Avoid exposing your countertop to strong chemicals and solvents. Avoid prolonged exposure to highly alkaline (high-pH) cleaners.Removing Difficult SpillsFor materials that harden as they dry (such as gum, food, grease, nail polish or paint), remove by gently scraping away the excess with a plastic putty knife. If stain persists, moisten a cloth with Saniten 313, Greased Lightning, or a comparable product and rub it into the stain. Let the cleaning agent sit for 15 minutes and wipe the surface clean with a cotton cloth. Rinse thoroughly to remove any cleaner residue. Previous Next

We hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!