Olivia Hartwell

Olivia Hartwell

Easy No-Bake Cherry Bourbon Balls

Easy no-bake cherry bourbon balls recipe with cherries and bourbon

As I stand in my cozy kitchen, the sun streaming through the window, I think of all the happy occasions tied to the recipes I love to make. One of them brings me back to my grandmother’s kitchen, where laughter…

Kolacky Cookies

Plate of freshly baked Kolacky Cookies filled with fruit preserves

I remember the first time I made Kolacky Cookies with my grandmother. Her kitchen always smelled of vanilla and fruit filling. We spent a rainy afternoon rolling the dough, and I laughed as she demonstrated how to perfectly fold the…

Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies

A plate of buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies dusted with powdered sugar

I remember the first time I made Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies. My grandmother’s kitchen smelled incredible. The moment you walked in, you could feel the warmth and love baking in the oven. She taught me that every cookie tells a…

World’s Best Butter Cookies

Plate of the world's best butter cookies, golden and buttery treats.

I remember the first time I baked cookies with my grandmother. The kitchen filled with warmth and the sweet smell of buttery goodness brought joy to our hearts. We sat on the floor, giggling as we shaped the cookie dough…

Festive Red and Green Crinkle Cookies

Festive red and green Crinkle Cookies decorated for the holidays

There’s something magical about the holiday season. When I make Festive Red and Green Crinkle Cookies, I can’t help but feel a rush of warmth and love. Every year, as the weather turns crisp and the days grow shorter, I…

Christmas Cherry Bombs

Delicious Christmas Cherry Bombs for festive celebrations

I remember the first time I made Christmas Cherry Bombs. It was a chilly December evening, and I wanted to create something special for a family gathering. As I gathered the ingredients, the smell of cream cheese mixed with vanilla…