Happy weekend and happy December!

This week seemed to fly by since we were still in vacation mode on Monday. I hope that you had a wonderful week and that you’re beginning to enjoy the holiday season. What are you up to this weekend? Any decorating or baking? Maybe some movies, a blanket, and hot chocolate? It all sounds wonderful!

On Brown Eyed Baker This Week

The Ultimate List of Christmas Baking Ideas – This is the ULTIMATE LIST of ideas for Christmas cookies, candy, bar desserts, cakes, and breads. No boring holiday cookie trays for you!

Classic Pavlova – This classic pavlova recipe hails straight from Australia; an easy meringue dessert that’s perfect for summer – top with fresh whipped cream and berries! 

Friday Things #448 – Thanksgiving recap, Christmas lights, a new TV show, cold-weather drinks, holiday baking, and more…

Top 5 Most Popular Posts This Week:

1. My Favorite White Bread Recipe

2. The Ultimate List of Christmas Baking Ideas

3. Danish Butter Cookies

4. How to Make Meringue: The Ultimate Guide

5. The BEST Muddy Buddies Recipe

This Time Last Year…

These were the recipes that hit the site during this same week last year…

Buche de Noel

Nuts and Bolts Snack Mix

Oreo Truffles

Sunday Dinner Menu

TBD!

What I Bookmarked This Week

Did anyone else eat an obscene amount of frosted circus animal cookies in high school? If so, how insanely awesome do these cookies look?! >> Chewy Circus Animal Sugar Cookies

These hot chocolate mini cheesecakes are the absolute most adorable dessert for any winter occasion!

My family loves any appetizer that involves prosciutto, so I can’t wait to try these prosciutto and cheese pastry twists.

Total nostalgia!! >> Homemade Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes

So pretty and festive! >> Pink Peppermint Christmas Ice Cream Cake

Have a delicious weekend!