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4 images These maple spritz cookies are prefect for a festive last minute addition to your Thanksgiving dessert buffet. When I saw the autumn leaf disk for the OXO Cookie Press, I knew that I wanted to create a batch with several different fall colors. Even though it wasn’t a true maple leaf shape, I […]
4 images Resembling holiday circus cookies, gingerbread covered in smooth white chocolate and festive sprinkles is a special holiday treat for both kids and adults alike. Gingerbread is one of my favorite winter flavors. The spicier the better and I can’t think of a sweeter way to balance the spices than pairing it with white […]
6 images September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and I am thrilled to have partnered with OXO to support Cookies for Kids’ Cancer by baking up these adorable Cotton Candy Spritz Cookies. When dreaming up the perfect cookie to join OXO in raising awareness and donations for Cookies for Kids’ Cancer, my beloved OXO Good […]
6 images Nostalgic Circus Animal Cookies get a springtime makeover with the help of assorted pastel candy melts and nonpareils. How adorable are these cookies? I had been holding on to these animal cookie cutters for quite some time and finally found just the inspiration I needed in the Wilton spring display at our local […]
5 images Celebrate Mom with a batch of Ombre Rose Cream Cheese Spritz Cookies just perfect for pairing with afternoon tea. It’s no secret around here that we love tea and that we especially enjoy sitting down to a relaxing afternoon tea. From our no-frills local tea house to extravagant hotel lobbies, nothing beats sitting […]
5 images Delightfully sweet candy melts are the perfect solution for ensuring that your slice and bake Candy Corn Sugar Cookies always have white tips. NOTE: This is a post from our archives that was originally published in 2013. We have updated the photos and content to bring new life to an old favorite. We […]
3 images Just like your grandmother used to make; this tried and true recipe for Old-Fashioned M&M Cookies is sure to bring back sweet memories. Pastel M&M’s transform these cookies into a delicious addition to your Easter festivities. I absolutely love old fashioned M&M cookies. They hold a special place in my heart as they […]
3 images These Grasshopper Milano Cookies combine mint, chocolate and the perfect splash of green to get ready for Spring. Have you adjusted to springing forward yet? In a fit of drama yesterday, I may have declared Spring Daylight Savings as the worst day of the year. I hated waking up with half of my […]
3 images Browned butter, honey and cinnamon give a rustic feel to the slightly crispy, yet equally chewy dough that turns semi-sweet chocolate chips and vanilla mallow bits into decadent S’mores Cookies. RESOURCES Jet-Puffed Vanilla Mallow Bits can be found with the marshmallows in your grocer’s baking aisle. These resemble the freeze-dried marshmallows found in […]
4 images Pearl sugar atop royal icing decorated sugar cookies makes these holly leaves look like they came from a snowy winter wonderland. If you’re looking for cookie cutters that stand out from the usual Christmas shapes, try using holly leaves this year. I pair holly leaf cookies with red Cadbury chocolate in place of […]