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Christmas Favorite: Chocolate Crinkles
There is one cookie that surpasses them all on the Christmas cookie platter: chocolate crinkles. They have a chewy, fudgy center with a sweet exterior. The chocolate cookie is not too sweet, yet will satisfy a chocolate and cookie lovers … Continue reading
9th Day of Cookies: Snickerdoodle
I had never heard of a snickerdoodle until about four years ago when I was working a desk job. One of my co-workers brought in their famous cookie, and I was delighted to try it. The cookie didn’t spark my … Continue reading
Gingerbread Man-ia!
Gingerbread men are the quintessential Christmas cookie. Their subtle spicy flavor is reminiscent of the holiday season. And if you are an avid cookie maker you know that they don’t just need to be– men. This year I changed the … Continue reading
Shortbread Cookie Day
The 12 Days of Cookies Project has come with some baggage. 1. The term project evokes school-like learning, deadlines and pressure. I don’t due well with deadlines or pressure. 2. 12 days of cookies means, well, that I have to … Continue reading
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Icebox Cookies
Day four of The 12 Days of Cookies Project has brought me to icebox cookies. The beauty of icebox cookies is that you can make them up to two months of advance, keep them in the freezer, and slice and … Continue reading
On The Third Day of Cookie…
Though I am a traditional chocolate chip cookie lover, for the past three years I have expanded my recipes to include jam filled shortbread sandwiches. The last two Christmases I have rolled the shortbread cookie dough, cut them into wreath … Continue reading
Chocolate Chip Cookie Alternative
There is one cookie that has made several appearances this year. I’ve made it for parties, for picnics, the bake sale, and just for fun. This cookie has all the pieces to make a great confection. It has a sugary … Continue reading
12 Days of Cookies Project
This year I have expanded my cookie recipe box with many new challenges. I broke free from my chocolate chip comfort zone and moved into more complex flavors and textures. Shortbread, snickerdoodles, ginger, and apple all found themselves in recipes. … Continue reading
Gingerbread Cabins
Every year I promise myself that I will bake a gingerbread house and adorn it with gumdrops, licorice and nonpareils. Two years ago I made the dough, bought the candy, but never made the house. Most likely, I became frustrated … Continue reading