Holiday Cookies Archives • Family Around the Table

Toasted Butter Pecan Cookies

Every year during the holidays I’m inspired to try new recipes. Especially cookie recipes. My dad’s favorite ice cream flavor was butter pecan so I …

Cake Mix Snickerdoodles

When you need a cookie but you don’t have a lot of time, these Cake Mix Snickerdoodles come together quickly. Pin Cake Mix Snickerdoodles to …

Oatmeal, Cranberry & White Chocolate Chip Cookies

So, I finally started my Christmas baking. A little late, but better late than never! It’s been a couple of years since I’ve made goodies …

I'm Ellen, a freelance writer, recipe developer and former correspondent for the Tampa Bay Times where I wrote a regular TASTE section feature as well as reviewed cookbooks for more than 15 years. My Mom and my kids are the inspiration for Family Around the Table. My Grandmother too. I remember my Grandmother making fresh pasta for dinner. She was from Italy and a very good cook so I come by my love of cooking naturally. My Mom inherited her cooking skills too.