Tag: cookies
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Gingerbread Spiral Cookies
Sometimes you need a pretty cookie, and sometimes you need a delicious one. And sometimes you need both. These cookies are impressive-looking and are dangerously tasty. I’m warning you, you will definitely spoil your dinner. Now, let’s stop talking and get going. Makes: About 3 dozen cookies Ingredients: Directions: Notes:
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Invisible Apple Gingerbread Cake
There is an amazing, classic French cake called invisible apple cake. We will talk about that again soon, but for the moment, I crave ginger, cinnamon, and anything else that would have drawn Hansel and Gretel to the fateful gingerbread house in the woods. Enter the invisible apple gingerbread cake. It gives the hit of…
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Sourdough “Discard” Chocolate Chip Cookies
Even though I lived through the Great Sourdough Explosion of 2020, it took me a long time to get aboard this trend. Many jars of starter have missed out on their ultimate calling, only to become sad slime at the back of the fridge. This summer though, my friend M gave me the most durable…
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Classic Hermit Cookies
I’m always a bit suspicious about perfect-looking desserts. No doubt that sometimes desserts check all the boxes, gorgeous and delicious, but all too often taste is sacrificed for appearance. Not these cookies though. They are humble looking and could be passed over too easily, but don’t miss them! They are spicy, comforting, and perfect with…
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Salted Chocolate Cookies
Tomorrow is February 14th, which is Valentine’s Day in my part of the world. This is a polarizing holiday that draws out a spectrum of responses. Some people go all out, with teddy bears, roses, romantic dinners and absolutely bewildering chalky little candies with notes on them. Others are a little cooler in their approach,…
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Spiced Oatmeal and Almond Biscotti
AKA a perfectly legitimate way to eat cookies for breakfast. I firmly believe that cookies are the idea breakfast food. They are a little treat to wake you up, pair well with coffee or tea, and are portable. Some people might disagree, but I think that these cookies might change the mind of even the…
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Cardamom and Almond Biscotti
The direct translation of “biscotti” is cookie, although it originated from the word for “twice-cooked” which describes the way these treats are made. However, I think that the more accurate translation is “dunk these little guys or get ready to spend some time with your dentist”. You have been warned. Which brings up the question,…
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Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies
Welcome to the official (according to me) beginning of holiday cookie season. Let’s start out strong, with cookies that are beautiful, warm, spicy and require no rolling or other advanced artistry. If you can make a ball, you can make these cookies. There is one down-side you should know about: these cookies are much better…
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Pecan and Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
Today’s post was going to be a main dish. There were vegetables, there were even beans! But, my friends, some days just call for cookies. Warm, chewy oatmeal cookies filled with dark chocolate chips and rich, nutty pecans, sprinkled with just a hint of sea salt to keep you coming back for more. The original…
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Flaxseed Chocolate Chip Cookies
There are plenty of reasons to eat more flaxseeds. According to people who know about these things they are really good for you… seriously, look it up! (Don’t take health advice from me, I’m the person tempting you to eat chocolate chip cookies.) What I will tell you is that these are not your usual…
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