Someday, we'll keep the kitchen clean...

What would the holidays be without some genuine home cooked goodies! After all, why haveNew Year's resolutions without that "insulation" we build up from devouring all of these seasonal snacks? Well thanks to StumbleUpon, Pinterest, and good ol' family recipes, this household was not deprived whatsoever this season when it came to delectable confections.

{Peppermint sandwich cookies} I made them solely because I thought they were adorable, but to my pleasant surprise, they were as delicious as they were cute!

Making gingerbread houses with kids I babysit...{I get PAID to do this?!}

The famous caramel {that's right CARAMEL...not cinnamon} rolls. Hallin family recipe and true tradition. :)

First two creations courtesy of this lovely site that has 25 different amazing cookie/dessert recipes for the holidays:

www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/holidays/christmas/christmascookieschocolatehazelnutcrinkles