gastronomblog.com I mean, it's winter, so peppermint is perfect. These would be (ahem, ARE) fab in hot cocoa.

homemadehooplah.com These probably don't contain any carbs at all, right? So they're okay with my new paleo diet, yes?

lifeloveandsugar.com Try these now, then make them again for next New Year's Eve, at brunch. They're so sinfully good!

theovenisheating.overblog.com The color, scent, and (of course) flavor of these remind me of summer. How many days til I can wear flip-flops again?

stressbaking.com I'm not going to lie: what caught my attention first were the little Haribo gummy Cokes.

natashaskitchen.com Okay, this takes FOR-FREAKING-EVER to make, but it's so, so worth it.

ifyougiveablondeakitchen.com I confess: I love eggnog. And inside these mini cupcakes, you'll love it, too.

liquor.com I'll give you two good reasons to try this recipe. One, boozy. Two, Oreos.

bakingmischief.com So I made these last week, and I'm still dreaming of the way my kitchen smelled while they were baking.

foodal.com Do not, I repeat, DO NOT eat all of this in one go.

thecakeblog.com This tastes like a long weekend at your Aunt Beth's house in Atlanta.

ifyougiveablondeakitchen.com These are really simple to make, but they do take some time.

crazyforcrust.com Yes, these *do* taste as sweet as they look. Maybe try them for Valentine's Day?

reciperunner.com I wasn't sold on the strawberry mojito thing (mint? strawberry? together? what?), but this is so yummy!

houseofyumm.com I've saved the best for last — these are my favorite! Okay, so that was more than "a few" recipes, because reasons. Which of these grown-up lady treats will you try first?