Desserts

Chocolate Cookies With Peanut Butter Chips Recipe

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Heather says: Tonight was tree decorating night, so while I wrestled with the lights (I’m picky, so it is my job) Mr. Heather whipped up a batch of cookies.  These are good without being overwhelming either on the chocolate or peanut butter side. Ingredients: 1  1/8 cups unsalted butter 2 cups granulated sugar 2 large … Read more

Chocolate Crinkles or Black and Whites Recipe

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Heather says: As you can tell this fun little cookie has several names – chocolate crinkles, black and whites, krinkles, or kringles. Soft and chocolatey, the powdered sugar adds a nice counterpoint, both with color and taste. It makes an attractive addition to your holiday baking. Chocolate Crinkles Cookie Recipe [There is a printable recipe below … Read more

Cookie-a-day: Cheater’s Macaroons Recipe

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Heather says: I have a problem. While I don’t typically have a sweet tooth, if there is an open bag of sweetened coconut flakes in my house, I cannot stay away. I adore those shredded bits of coconut goodness. Traditional macaroons usually contain egg whites, almond paste, and occasionally flour. Having neither almond paste nor … Read more

Cookie-a-day: Chocolate Thumbprint with Caramel Filling Recipe

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Heather says: It’s getting late, the picture will have to wait until tomorrow.  Just take Mr. Heather’s word for it when he says these look good. These are soft, cakey cookies with a gooey caramel center.  I made half the batch with nuts and the other half plain, in the future I will make the … Read more

Gingersnaps Recipe

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HeatherHeather says:

This recipe makes cookies that are a nice balance between crispy and chewy. If you like your ‘snaps to have a sharp bite add a little crystallized ginger and even a pinch of cayenne. This version is kid friendly, but also makes a nice base for turning up the heat.

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Ingredients:

 

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter – softened
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar + 1 cup for garnish
  • 1/4 cup blackstrap molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves

Directions after the jump.

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Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

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Ivy says: I expect the entire world knows how to make Rice Krispie treats, but in case you don’t, here’s a recipe. Rice Krispie treats are probably the highest reward for the least amount of work that I know of. If I were on Death Row, I would want my last meal to be homemade … Read more

Cookie-a-day: Peanut Butter Balls

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Heather says: These are quite simple, but if you are planning on giving a variety of cookies as gifts, these round out the selection nicely. Peanut Butter Balls Ingredients: 2 sticks of butter – melted 1 lb powdered sugar 1 tsp vanilla 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1 1/2 cups peanut butter Mix sugar … Read more