What’s more welcome in a lunch bag or lunch box than home baked cookies? Cookies can be symbols of the goodness of home tucked in a lunch to provide a little emotional nourishment along with the repast of physical nourishment. Aww, that sounds so poetic, now doesn’t it? At least, it’s a little more poetic …
My son, Steven, recently informed me that we had a problem. The cookie jar was empty. With a twinkle in his eye, he asked, “Would you like to fill it up with Chocolate Mint Cookies?” My newest cookie creation has been a hit in our household. It started last December when I passed by a holiday …
This sugar cookie recipe is one of my favorites. While I’m not opposed to making rolled sugar cookies, the kind you stamp in different shapes, like hearts at Valentine’s Day, I’m not always in the mood for all the extra effort. Sometimes I just want festive and yummy homemade goodness, without all the time and …
Whether you want cookies for an open house, reception, some other special occasion or want to deliver an impressive platter of goodies, Thumbprints are a show stopper. Surprisingly easy to make, these little nut studded shortbreads with their fruit-jeweled centers will add sparkle to your holiday assortment. Fruit jams of your choice can be added …
Cookies…I’ve always loved to make them, and lucky me, I have a family that loves to eat them. Early in my cookie baking childhood I expressed disappointment to my grandfather about making cookies and having them disappear almost immediately. He suggested that I might feel much worse if they didn’t disappear. He had a point. …
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow… in fact, let’s go ahead and bake up a blizzard in the kitchen! Holiday time just wouldn’t be the same without Snowballs (also called Mexican Wedding Cake or Russian Tea Cakes). These cookies are a fabulous treat. This recipe came from my Aunt’s kitchen where I …
A client and friend recently put me on to opening up a Medjool date and replacing the pit with a walnut…wow, a nutritious and delicious treat! So quick and easy too. And exchanging pecans further upgraded this indulgence…I know our pecan-farming clients in Georgia will appreciate that! This delicacy reminds me so much of one …
