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When I think of Christmas cookies, I envision this plate. How did this collection of Christmas cookies come to be? Well, it is truly a marriage of traditions from my mom and my dad. My great aunt, Mamie (mentioned and photographed in the fudge recipe), would send my mom’s family a box of Christmas cookies …
Swedish cookies are *the* classic Christmas cookie. Swedish cookies are a classic treat loved for their crisp texture and simple, buttery flavor. Lightly golden with a sweet finish, they’re perfect for any occasion whether it be a casual coffee break or a Christmas cookie plate. Their simple recipe and variety of shapes make baking them …
The Perfect Bite: Almond Crescents Almond crescents are the most classic of all of my family’s Christmas cookies. Delicate and buttery in texture yet rich in almond flavor, they’re the perfect melt in your mouth bite. Shaped into elegant crescents and coated in a generous dusting of powdered sugar, almond crescents bring a touch of …
Bring layers of flavor to your holiday cookie plate with these Seven Layer Cookies. Made with a buttery graham cracker crust and stacked traditionally with gooey layers of chocolate chips, coconut, nuts, and sweetened condensed milk, these cookies are as easy to make as they are delicious. Easily customizable to allergies and preferences (we never …
Ever heard of French Cookies? Probably not! I like to describe French Cookies as a thin spiced cake, cut and served like a cookie. I have no idea why they’re called french cookies or what their origin is but I’ve yet to encounter them in any other form outside of my family. However, I do …
These banana bread chocolate chip cookies are a banana dessert lover’s dream. If you love banana bread and chocolate chip cookies, this recipe is best of both worlds! These banana bread chocolate chip cookies are soft, cakey, and full of flavor. The ripe bananas add natural sweetness and moisture, while the dark chocolate chips give …
Simple yet delicious, you won’t be able to get enough of these mocha shortbread cookies. Shortbread cookies, traditionally made with just butter, sugar, salt, and flour, are a simple yet satisfying bake. This recipe takes the classic to new heights by adding cocoa powder and espresso powder, creating a rich chocolate twist. For the best …
Sugar cookies aren’t really my thing but I’ll never say no to brown butter. In this brown butter sugar cookie recipe, the the browned butter helps to add a little more depth to these otherwise very sweet cookies. Soft, chewy, with just a bit of crunch from the sugar coating, I’d highly recommend enjoying these …
Who knew miso paste worked so well in peanut butter cookies? It might sound weird, but it’s true! These peanut butter miso cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and savory goodness. Coated in demerara sugar, every bite offer the perfect contrast of crisp exterior and chewy, peanut buttery interior. These have become my go-to …
These snickerdoodles give chocolate chip cookies a run for their money. Super soft and coated with cinnamon sugar, these are the best snickerdoodles I’ve ever made and had the pleasure of eating. While thin and crisp snickerdoodles aren’t bad, this recipe only bakes for 10 minutes resulting in a thick, fluffy, and moist cookie. And …