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  • @CrystalTara
    @CrystalTara  3 роки тому +19

    Happy Monday!! Have you started your baking yet? Share your favorite recipes below!! ❤️❤️

    • @cinderella9202003
      @cinderella9202003 3 роки тому +1

      We are also making Christmas brownie cake pops. They are supposed to freeze well so I can pull a couple at a time

    • @swest6848
      @swest6848 3 роки тому

      Very cute video! We usually make haystacks (caramel covered pretzel sticks), Oreo and peanut butter balls, puppy chow (funny name I know 😂) and sugar cookies. We love our holiday baking traditions too.

    • @neldahargo29
      @neldahargo29 3 роки тому +1

      I have my Oreos and Hershy Kisses for my husband. We're set.

    • @maryrita5998
      @maryrita5998 3 роки тому

      I just made chocolate peanut butter cookies (recipe is on the back of the bags of Reece’s peanut butter chips) so good! They were my grandmom’s favorite and I haven’t had them in at least 10 years. So good. My favorite are pecan sandies. I think there are a bunch of names for them, but that’s what we called them ever since I was little. : cream 1cup butter and 1/4 cup confectioners sugar. Add 2 tsp vanilla extract and 1 tbsp water. Add 2 cups flour and mix well. Add 1 cup chopped pecans. (I chop super fine in the food processor) form the dough into small balls and bake on an ungreased cookie sheet 300 degrees for 20 min. While still hot roll in confectioners sugar. My all time favorite since I was old enough to eat cookies. 🥰😋 the trick is to finely chop the pecans.

    • @jansmith8021
      @jansmith8021 3 роки тому

      Just started my baking today! Making 3 kinds of cookies or candy each day this week!.Did the Andes mint ones today, first time making them also!

  • @kandiejordan8007
    @kandiejordan8007 3 роки тому +34

    Andrew melted my heart when he said " this is best day ever!".

  • @ssing2490
    @ssing2490 3 роки тому +26

    My fav moment is when Andrew unwrapped the chocolate kiss and almost put it in his mouth but changed his mind, he’s so cute!

    • @CrystalTara
      @CrystalTara  3 роки тому

      Yes!!! I loved that - I didn’t see that when I was baking. So funny!!

  • @candacedavis
    @candacedavis 3 роки тому +13

    I recommend “The Christmas Card “ and “The Most Wonderful Time Of the Year” ! They are very very good!

    • @annedegn1015
      @annedegn1015 3 роки тому

      Yes The Christmas Card is my favorite! Also Debbie Macomber’s Trading Christmas.

  • @mellonieguerrero6909
    @mellonieguerrero6909 3 роки тому +6

    I cried, when he said “it’s the best day ever”. Ugh, so sweet. They for sure will have amazing memories. 🥺

  • @Taborl826
    @Taborl826 3 роки тому +9

    I loved Andrew's "This is the best day ever" brings some joy during these uncertain/different times. You have adorable children.

  • @beckyjackson7510
    @beckyjackson7510 3 роки тому +8

    "This is the best day ever!' What a blessing, my heart melted when I heard him ❤

  • @territodd5840
    @territodd5840 3 роки тому +4

    I loved The Christmas Waltz on Hallmark. Going to have to tey the mint cookies. 😊

  • @MsSmileyface2010
    @MsSmileyface2010 3 роки тому +7

    “guess what?... this is the best day ever” soo sweet and heart warming. Thanks for sharing !

  • @lauracastelli4776
    @lauracastelli4776 3 роки тому +4

    ‘Christmas with Holly was a really heart warming Christmas movie ❣️ I highly recommend 🎄

  • @crystaldawn3477
    @crystaldawn3477 3 роки тому +4

    “This is the best day ever!”❤️❤️❤️That is the ultimate success as a mother! You’re doing such an amazing job, Crystal!

  • @lesliecarson684
    @lesliecarson684 3 роки тому +3

    Love how Andrew paused at the first unwrapped kiss like it was going into his mouth. Ethan and Andrew are just soo adorable! They melt my heart like a Hershey’s kiss. What a fun day!!!

  • @toshaweaver8574
    @toshaweaver8574 3 роки тому

    I have four kids but they are all grown. Enjoy your time baking with them. It is a blessing.

  • @nancyzahradnik6021
    @nancyzahradnik6021 3 роки тому

    Hi Crystal. The cookies look delicious. Andrew saying the best day ever is very heartwarming. I see the twins lost interest after awhile. I had to chuckle seeing Ethan on the floor with his apron still on. You are a very patient mom that doesn’t get upset when the kids tear your living room apart, you straighten up, and then toys are out again. This time of year is fun to drive around and look at Christmas lights. Enjoy your children while young. They grow up so fast.

  • @marlanebraun5635
    @marlanebraun5635 3 роки тому

    loved what your "elf" did!! watching the boys unwrap the candy was so precious. the intensity and determination in their faces! priceless!! i was underwhelmed with the Andes cookies. i've heard quite a few people talking about them, but never saw anyone make them. sorry, but its just a piece of candy on a cookie. thank you for showing some lights. i do miss going about and looking at them. for over 12 yrs. its only been watching them on tv.

  • @YouCanCallmeNet
    @YouCanCallmeNet 3 роки тому +3

    Probably my most favourite memory when I was little, was driving around at night, looking at Christmas lights !!
    Those chocolate mint cookies look soooooooo good !!

  • @jenniferfrerichs2531
    @jenniferfrerichs2531 3 роки тому

    Dear Crystal,
    I am not compelled to write comments very often, but I haven’t even made it past the opening and you have already turned my frown upside down! Today was not the greatest day, and the bananas as minions, the elf with the sharpie, and more importantly the joy on the twins’ faces made my day! Thank you for bringing me joy today!

  • @kristylocklear3294
    @kristylocklear3294 3 роки тому +1

    Oh my goodness Andrew with the first Hersey kisses how he almost just popped in his mouth😂 that took some will power 😂💙

  • @crafterdeidra
    @crafterdeidra 3 роки тому

    Watching the boys help you bake the cookies was so sweet. Andrew saying it was the best day ever was the sweetest. Both cookies & the nut roll all looked very delicious. We have those containers as well. Loved how excited the boys were to go look at Christmas lights. The ones you showed were very pretty. Great vlog as always. Thanks for sharing with us!

  • @tinab758
    @tinab758 3 роки тому

    You are so blessed with those twins. They and you will have those memories forever. Precious moments for sure

  • @ritam8114
    @ritam8114 3 роки тому

    Such sweet children! Cherish your time with them, they grow up so very fast!

  • @LisaMarie-gx5ku
    @LisaMarie-gx5ku 3 роки тому

    Oh my gosh so cute when Andrew said we’re gonna go back home and brush our teef and this is the best day ever 😂❤️ Those cookies look yummy. Thanks for sharing the recipes! Have a wonderful day Crystal 🎄🎅🏼🦌

    • @LisaMarie-gx5ku
      @LisaMarie-gx5ku 3 роки тому

      My favorite cookies are the no bake chocolate oatmeal cookies. Sooo good! My mom always made them when we were kids.

  • @judithmitchell4667
    @judithmitchell4667 3 роки тому

    Crystal - I loved this video. So relaxing and busy fun too. The boys were so dear. Thanks for letting me stop.by. Blessings - Judith 🎭🎵🎄

  • @aimmazz1384
    @aimmazz1384 3 роки тому

    I was just as excited as the boys for the Christmas lights ❤️😁. One of my fav memories growing up. They are so precious. Your house must’ve smelt delicious with all that baking 😋

  • @sandys1490
    @sandys1490 3 роки тому +3

    Your cookies looked delicious 😋 and your kids are so precious! You’ve definitely have become one of my favorite UA-camr

    • @cbraswell1948
      @cbraswell1948 3 роки тому

      Crystal is my favorite on You Tube. Such a great mother and so sweet!

  • @lindacox9477
    @lindacox9477 3 роки тому

    Your little twins are so sweet Crystal, I can hardly stand it. Ethan was so cute when he was patting on you while you put on his apron. Then Andrew when he unwraps that’s first kiss. His wheels were turning. I think he almost put it in his mouth , but he caught himself. ❤️❤️

  • @bobbieshaw3242
    @bobbieshaw3242 3 роки тому

    “Mommy, guess what? This is the best day ever!” 🥰😍❤️❤️❤️

  • @BeverlyGeiger
    @BeverlyGeiger 3 роки тому

    Andrew is just a little sweetheart! All of your kids are adorable!

  • @beckypinkerton9988
    @beckypinkerton9988 3 роки тому

    This was the sweetest video Crystal. Your precious kids just kept my heart. You are an amazing mom. Making memories that will stay with them forever. When they are older you will hear about all these fun days over and over. Merry Christmas.💓🎄💚

  • @cactusbound
    @cactusbound 3 роки тому

    What a cute video today Crystal. All that baking is a lot of work. It takes a lot of different things that I don’t have room for to make cookies. The kids look so cute in their cooking aprons. Thank you so much for taking us along to look at Christmas lights. There were some beautifully decorated homes on your trip. We haven’t done that yet this year and I hope to. We didn’t get to do it last year ☺️🎄👍🏻

  • @kathycunningham6677
    @kathycunningham6677 3 роки тому

    What a fun vlog and your boys are awesome. Great baking and candy making. You’re amazing with the kids....
    Smart kids. Thanks for sharing.

  • @marisawatson6464
    @marisawatson6464 3 роки тому

    Christmas Under Wraps And A Christmas to Remember!! Cute children!!!!

  • @maryrobbio3540
    @maryrobbio3540 3 роки тому +2

    Good morning Crystal, your children are just too cute. The cookies look great.

  • @sandylash7439
    @sandylash7439 2 роки тому

    I watched this video last year so many times watching how your cookies turned out. I made all of these and they were a hit last year. Well, I'm back in 2021 and here I go again baking these cookies today. My favorite video of all time. Merry Christmas !!

  • @hellosharon
    @hellosharon 3 роки тому

    There's something so heartwarming looking at Christmas lights!

  • @elizabethlewis1311
    @elizabethlewis1311 3 роки тому +4

    When he said, "Mommy guess what? This is the best day ever."' Oh my heart!

  • @cathydavis7894
    @cathydavis7894 3 роки тому

    Best Day Ever!!! In this crazy world what a blessing to see your sweet video. Thanks for sharing.

  • @laurakaiser8752
    @laurakaiser8752 3 роки тому

    How fun! We used to only look at Christmas lights once a year but since u can’t do too much or go to many places this year we have been trying to drive around and look at the lights once a week. We make hot cocoa to drink in the car and pick different neighborhoods to look at.

  • @dorisdepinar21
    @dorisdepinar21 3 роки тому

    Wow! I absolutely love your video! Your music is excellent. I found myself from a blah day to glorious! Your children made my day. Wish I could try your baking goodies! Merry Christmas!! 🎄🎁

  • @brendasteerman3607
    @brendasteerman3607 3 роки тому

    Angles sing with willie nelson... My absolute favorite hallmark christmas movie!!!

  • @judyparks5016
    @judyparks5016 3 роки тому

    Oh Crystal, I love your precious children. And little Andrew with his best day ever was so sweet. I like several Hallmark movies but the best are the older ones. But I do like A Veterans Christmas, Back to Christmas and Christmas Town. Your cookies looked so good. I love to make Pecan Butter Balls. Very simple and Soooooo good. Tyfs. HUGS

  • @michelenims2655
    @michelenims2655 3 роки тому +1

    Those boys are the cutest-ever. Andrew: “mom this is the best day ever!” I mean he did have a bowl of chocolate kisses in front of him! So sweet.

  • @olivemyplans
    @olivemyplans 3 роки тому

    We were baking this weekend as well. Took over 5 hours. I always make the traditional Krumkake. I did try a new recipe and made Coconut Macaroons and they turned out better than hoped! I think Santa's going to enjoy all the cookies everyone is baking this year!

  • @carolsmith356
    @carolsmith356 3 роки тому

    Crystal, you and your family are adorable! Looking forward to baking mint cookies!! 🥰

  • @lynnehampton1777
    @lynnehampton1777 3 роки тому

    Hi Crystal. What adorable helpers you have. Kisses are so cute. Santa hats. Andrew saying "This is the best day ever " Melted my heart. . How precious. I love Andes. Candies. So i bet the cookies will be ao good. I like Snickerdoodles. They are my favorite cookies. So easy. But i do like peanut blossoms too. The Andes Mint cookies look very good. Thanks for sharing your cookie baking with us. Take care.

  • @violethoffermobilehomemove9189
    @violethoffermobilehomemove9189 3 роки тому

    And you are off & running. The boys excitement, so precious! Andrew almost put the first one of the kisses in his mouth. Then he looked at the camera & realized he was being watched. The eyes of a child always gets me. How absolutely fun, best day ever as Andrew said! ♡

  • @bethhoppes6388
    @bethhoppes6388 3 роки тому

    Watching the boys help you made my day. best day ever!

  • @kellieroth1710
    @kellieroth1710 3 роки тому

    Oh my goodness! Sweet Andrew saying best day ever and then telling us his schedule. He was a chatty kathy today. So precious!

  • @tressywiley3707
    @tressywiley3707 2 роки тому

    Crystal! I am definitely going to try the Andes mint cookies! Yum! My husbands absolute favorite cookie is the Peanut Blossoms! You also have inspired me to decorate our bedroom. Thank you so much for the amazing content. 🎄🎅🏻

  • @JL31586
    @JL31586 3 роки тому

    Chocolate crinkles, chocolate chip cookies, and ricotta cookies are my fave to bake for Christmas 🎄❤️

  • @cindisartors117
    @cindisartors117 3 роки тому

    So adorable to watch the boys!! So cute when Andrew said it was the best day ever!! You're a great Mom!!

  • @MZ-ix3pw
    @MZ-ix3pw 3 роки тому

    The shortbread cookie from the latest with Lauren is really good and buttery AND it doesn't spread if you have an intricate cookie cutter shape. Love it❤️

  • @dawngamez9761
    @dawngamez9761 3 роки тому +1

    "It's the best day ever!"💕 So cute!!! The twins did a great job on helping with the baking! I will have to try some of these recipes. Hallmark movie It's the most Wonderful time of the year and the series of Christmas in Homestead.

  • @lisabaldwin3790
    @lisabaldwin3790 3 роки тому

    Those boys🥰🥰🥰
    We love the magic cookie bars!

    • @CrystalTara
      @CrystalTara  3 роки тому

      Magic cookie bars! Those sound delicious! I'll have to look them up!

  • @laurenbaker2297
    @laurenbaker2297 3 роки тому

    The temptation is real Andrew!

  • @sherryharmon1390
    @sherryharmon1390 3 роки тому

    Oh my goodness I loved this!! It’s so fun to watch your twins grow up. Mommy, this is the best day ever. So sweet

  • @melanieg2495
    @melanieg2495 3 роки тому

    I love baking at Christmas time! I make sugar cookies (with the frosting and mess) with my daughters and niece and nephew. But a family favorites are magic bars and pumpkin bread.

  • @sandramahaffey4991
    @sandramahaffey4991 3 роки тому

    What a great day cookies and Christmas lights ❤️

  • @patriciavogelsperger9645
    @patriciavogelsperger9645 3 роки тому

    I love how you enjoy the small things in life which actually are really the big things in life

  • @karenrechsteiner7100
    @karenrechsteiner7100 3 роки тому

    Isn’t the cookie dough scooper the greatest invention?! Beats using spoons!

  • @kimberleyboone2084
    @kimberleyboone2084 3 роки тому

    chocolate confetti squares...so easy, but so delicious!

  • @cherdunlop3600
    @cherdunlop3600 3 роки тому

    Absolutely love seeing the kiddos helping you bake. An easy one to do with the kids is the m and m cookie bars. And they are so yummy as well

  • @bjohnson1149
    @bjohnson1149 3 роки тому

    What a sweet family you have. Merry Christmas to all of you.

  • @terrinelson6812
    @terrinelson6812 3 роки тому

    I think you are the most amazing mom! You and your family are so blessed. The cookies looked so good, think I will try the chocolate mint, I love the thin mint Girl Scout cookies. Merry Christmas 🎄

  • @wendimorehead4551
    @wendimorehead4551 3 роки тому

    I LOVE that your little ones help you. Those are lifetime memories for them. You are a great mom!!! 🎄❤️

  • @emmapoe2746
    @emmapoe2746 3 роки тому

    Good girl Crystal you did an awesome job with all the baking today I love the babes helping you I think I’m going to try the ones with the Andes mints they look yummyI will keep watching have a blessed day

  • @sheilavanduynfote5539
    @sheilavanduynfote5539 3 роки тому

    One of my favorite videos the twins were so,adorable helping making the cookies, Andrew saying this is this best day ever. I take my grandchildren to look at Christmas lights I get so excited watching and listening to their excitement when seeing all the lights. I love you Crystal thank you for taking us along on this special day of making memories have a Blessed day ❤️❤️🎄🎄🎄

  • @marciabishop2032
    @marciabishop2032 3 роки тому

    Another good one is A Christmas Love Story! Soo good!

  • @peggypoole1773
    @peggypoole1773 3 роки тому +3

    Hallmark: love, lights, and hanukkah is a good adult story don’t think kids would understand and never kiss a man in a Christmas sweater is good and funny you and your husband would enjoy. I watch all of the Hallmark Christmas movies. Your cookies look wonderful.

  • @melodygarcia86
    @melodygarcia86 3 роки тому

    Ohmygoodness Andrew’s comment that it was the best day ever warmed my heart! So sweet. Cookies look yummy 😋

  • @barbarawhite4225
    @barbarawhite4225 3 роки тому

    Tks Crystal! It's just me and my hubby this year so I love seeing it all thru your children's eyes, so sweet. You are such an amazing mom! Love to all and stay well.

  • @lizdare4785
    @lizdare4785 3 роки тому

    Just finished making the peanut butter and the chocolate mint cookies both delicious, will definitely make again

  • @AtHomewithBritt
    @AtHomewithBritt 3 роки тому

    I love driving around looking at lights! All of your recipes looked amazing! Thanks for sharing!

  • @sheilapellicane8507
    @sheilapellicane8507 3 роки тому

    Parchment paper is the best!! My sister in law uses wax paper! I would think it would melt. Yummy in your tummy in your house.

  • @ellenmorgante4568
    @ellenmorgante4568 3 роки тому

    You have the cutest helpers!!! My most requested Christmas goodies are a coffee cake and smoked almond, chocolate toffee.

  • @Par5in4
    @Par5in4 3 роки тому

    We baked the chocolate mint ones today. Delish!! Only a couple went without mints 😜

  • @maryrita5998
    @maryrita5998 3 роки тому +2

    Good morning! My favorite hallmark movie is “merry mixup.” “Christmas at the Plaza” is another favorite. And this years new one I think it’s called “timeless Christmas” and “Christmas in Vienna” were good! Sometimes you can find hallmark movies on you tube but sometimes the sounds cuts out for a few min due to copyright. You’re cookies look delicious!

    • @CrystalTara
      @CrystalTara  3 роки тому +1

      I don’t think I’ve tried those movies - going to check them out. Thank you!!

  • @melanieshelton8840
    @melanieshelton8840 3 роки тому

    They looked good. On the nut roll you just need to lightly chop the peanuts. Bet they all taste great. The twins were adorable.

  • @annedegn1015
    @annedegn1015 3 роки тому

    I am a Hallmark movie junkie! I replied below but I agree The Christmas Card my favorite. Then it’s a bit of a tear jerker but November Christmas with Sam Elliott and Karen Allen and John Corbett so good! I could go on but I like the little older ones.

  • @pamelamaurer2076
    @pamelamaurer2076 3 роки тому

    I make those chocolate cookies too. I sometimes use thin mints instead of the Andes. They are very popular. I also make the peanut butter blossom ones too. They are so good.

  • @michellefortune369
    @michellefortune369 3 роки тому

    I simply love watching your video a pity SA does not have all that amazing stores out in your area. Your kids adorable. Happy holidays to you and your family

  • @pagedillard254
    @pagedillard254 3 роки тому

    Your such a great mommy! Making cookies AND Christmas lights in the same day!! Kudos Momma!! Loved watching every second of this, with my cup of Salted Mocha coffee. ❤⛄🌲❄🎅💚

  • @corkipollock7617
    @corkipollock7617 3 роки тому

    I think that last house had a turtle out of green lights! I hope Andrew saw it...the cookies looked amazing❤️❤️❤️I finished my last ones tonight, I made 10 different kinds. I make big trays and send them to my adult kids workplace...they look forward to it and they share with their coworkers. My son is a veterinarian , middle daughter is a RN., youngest daughter is school counselor ❤️🎄 MERRY CHRISTMAS

    • @CrystalTara
      @CrystalTara  3 роки тому

      I'm going to have to go back and look for that turtle!

    • @corkipollock7617
      @corkipollock7617 3 роки тому

      Ok. I went back and looked and I think it was just some shrubbery with lights but it looked like a green turtle to me when I first saw it. Sorry. It is last house on the far left when u are looking at it. Lol check it out and see what I mean

  • @KristieRoseCullen
    @KristieRoseCullen 3 роки тому

    Ohh all of your baking goodies looked so yummy! We are doing ours this weekend.
    PS- I feel the same about the Hallmark movies 🤦🏻‍♀️ Haven’t found any good ones 🤷🏻‍♀️🤣

  • @tashahattan5576
    @tashahattan5576 3 роки тому

    Hey Crystal!! Ok you have to try peanut butter krispies !! 2 cups Rice Krispies, 2 cups dry roasted peanuts , 2 cups mini marshmallows put those in large bowl , then melt 1 cup of peanut butter and 2 pounds of white chocolate in microwave carefully as not to burn , add to first bowl and drop on wax paper by spoonfuls!!!! Let dry , so good , so easy and I always get asked to bring to work !!! And November Christmas is a wonderful Hallmark movie 🍿 😊

  • @michellekw6783
    @michellekw6783 3 роки тому

    We do a chocolate cover peanut brittle and crockpot peanut clusters along with those Rolo/pretzel sandwich thingers. I’m going to try the Andes mint cookies! They look delicious.

  • @cathyhalstensgaard3441
    @cathyhalstensgaard3441 3 роки тому

    This made me remember my baking days with my kids - thank you. The boys are so adorable

  • @bethdarnell38
    @bethdarnell38 3 роки тому

    All the cookies look so yummy!

  • @sharoncourtney7979
    @sharoncourtney7979 3 роки тому

    Hallmark The Christmas Bow.... and any of the Christmas in Evergreen are really good! Christmas Chateau is good!

    • @CrystalTara
      @CrystalTara  3 роки тому

      I'm writing those down, thank you!!

  • @bettyloar2238
    @bettyloar2238 3 роки тому

    I just wanna give the twins a big hug, so precious

  • @dotmaines3684
    @dotmaines3684 3 роки тому

    I love the bowl for the kitchen aid mixer! I didn't know you could get them . I'll have to look into that! Cookies look yummy! The boys are so adorable!

  • @caracampbell1715
    @caracampbell1715 3 роки тому

    Those boys are the cutest ever!! Definitely going to try some of those cookie recipes!!❤️🎄❤️🎄❤️

  • @amyyoder524
    @amyyoder524 3 роки тому

    I remember when my girls helped me make cookies, it lasted about 30 minutes, then they got tired of it and went off to play! Now that they're 17 & 20 they kick me out of the kitchen and make the Christmas cookies themselves. We usually make PB blossoms, snickerdoodles, gingersnaps.

  • @ericahensley0
    @ericahensley0 3 роки тому

    I adore how you bake all these goodies! I need to start doing this! 🎅🎀❤

  • @blessit2069
    @blessit2069 3 роки тому

    Cookies looks so good. Love Andrews best day ever, aww melts a heart. Tyfs and have a blessed evening

  • @ginaa4436
    @ginaa4436 3 роки тому +1

    Hallmark movies this year are a bust for me! I find myself watching my favorites from years past. Cookies look awesome!

  • @sklundy74
    @sklundy74 3 роки тому

    Hallmark’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year is free on Prime and it’s my favorite!

  • @raccoon_pawz
    @raccoon_pawz 3 роки тому

    The Christmas House, new this year on Hallmark. A beautiful movie showing that love is love.

  • @valeriebennett4041
    @valeriebennett4041 3 роки тому

    You had the two cutest helpers ever! Cookies looked delish!

  • @pattipurvis3582
    @pattipurvis3582 3 роки тому

    I have just purchased the baking mats and I love them. Not sure what took me so long!!!