Everyone needs a magical dessert that comes together in no time yet wows the recipients. Something she can put together in a half-asleep state and know that it will come out alright. The answer to last-minutes notifications of school parties and late night cravings. These Snickerdoodle Blondies are the answer to your prayers. I love … [Read more…]
Christmas time is cookie time in my family. Not only is it a tradition to gather in my mom’s kitchen and bake together, but we do it with a purpose–to share those treats with our extended family on Christmas Day. My sister and I have been doing this for nearly 20 years now and I … [Read more…]
The days are getting shorter, the darkness much longer, and the nip in the air is hard to ignore. Winter is nearly here. And while my family lives for the winter–my husband and kids have a passion for skiing that eclipses everything else this time of year–I’m not quite ready to give over fully to … [Read more…]
I bake a lot of cookies at this time of year. Most of them are traditional favorites, requested year after year. For some reason, though, not many of these are chocolate cookies. Sure, we have chocolate in cookies, like Chocolate Chipper Champs (which, oddly, have no chocolate chips in them, but make up for it with … [Read more…]
Everyone needs a quick dessert she can whip up at a moment’s notice. Something that shows you made an effort even if you’re short on time. Magic Cookie Bars are just these treats. Just a few ingredients and a half hour in the oven and you’re well on your way to cookie heaven. The traditional … [Read more…]