After Erik, Juliet and I spent a bunch of time outdoors last Sunday (in the awesome 60 degree weather) we needed something to do the rest of the afternoon. So we made cookies.I am a big fan of the Weelicious site (and cookbooks) because the recipes are generally pretty easy and healthy. And every ...
Cookies
Oreo peppermint crunch cookies
This cookie is yummy. Basically it's Christmas in a cookie. Pepperminty. Chocolately. Soft. I am a sucker for a soft cookie. I am definitely adding it to my annual holiday cookie baking list for many years to come.When I first tried this cookie at the baking party on Sunday I wasn't blown away by ...
Delicious melt-in-your-mouth pumpkin cookies
I had time on Sunday afternoon to whip up some yummy pumpkin goodness, right in time for the first day of fall. I thought Juliet would enjoy baking with me, but in reality she was not interested and instead dug through the tupperware cabinets and banged on pots and pans. Regardless, we were still in ...
Holiday cookie recipe: frying pan cookies
Frying pan cookies (recipe adapted from Cooks)Ingredients1 1/2 c. chopped dates1/4 c. butter1 c. sugar2 eggs, beaten1 cap full of vanilla3 c. Rice Krispies1/2 c. walnuts, chopped fine1 bag coconutPreparationMix dates, butter, sugar and eggs in frying pan. Cook 10 minutes or until dates are soft. ...