Category Archives: Cookies

Homemade Tagalongs (Peanut Butter Patties)

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

I just love a good Girl Scout Cookie, but since the season is so short I am always looking for recipes to recreate my favorite cookies in my own kitchen. It is hard to choose a favorite Girl Scout cookie, … Continue reading →

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Praline Cookies with Browned Butter Frosting

Posted on February 17, 2012 by

A traditional New Orleans treat for Mardi Gras are rich and nutty pralines.  I absolutely love pralines, those little melt in your mouth nutty candies are super addicting. Last year for Mardi Gras I made some Pralines that my family went crazy for. This year I … Continue reading →

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Red Velvet White Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

With Valentines Day only one day away, do you have any plans to celebrate? These thick and chewy red velvet white chocolate chip cookies would make the perfect homemade gift! I am a huge fan of anything red velvet, I just love the bright … Continue reading →

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Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

Somedays all you want to do is hide under a pile of blankets and watch your favorite movies. For me that day is today. The cold weather and snow is settling back into central Illinois and it gives me no … Continue reading →

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Toffee Brownie Cookies

Posted on February 9, 2012 by

This time of year you can never have too many cookie recipes, especially if you like to make homemade goodies for your sweetie for Valentines Day. Ooey-gooey and rich with chocolate and coffee flavors, these brownie cookies have a dense and … Continue reading →

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25 Super Bowl Recipes for Super Bowl XLVI

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

Photo Source: Jason Lavengood With the Super Bowl only 5 days away have you thought of what food you are going to serve? If you haven’t decided what you are going to make for the big game I’ve got you covered. I … Continue reading →

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Double Chip Peanut Butter Cookies

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

Get ready to take peanut butter cookies to a whole new level by adding milk chocolate and peanut butter chips. Peanut butter and chocolate has always been my favorite of all flavor combinations, so I knew these cookies wouldn’t disappoint. These babies are … Continue reading →

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Chocolate-Cherry Heart Smart Cookies

Posted on January 11, 2012 by

Chewy, fudgy oatmeal cookies studded with chocolate chunks and plump cherries. Oatmeal cookies are one of my favorites this time of year. They are so fat, chewy and comforting. For this recipe, I added a splash of cherry flavoring to the dough to intensify the … Continue reading →

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The Best of 2011!

Posted on December 31, 2011 by

I really can’t believe how fast 2011 flew by! We had such a fun and exciting year! Andrew ran his first 500 Festival Mini Marathon with me in May. He also finished his Dermatopatholgy Fellowship in Indianapolis 0n May 31. After 5 … Continue reading →

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Rugelach with Chocolate Walnut Filling

Posted on December 26, 2011 by

These cookies are a buttery and rich Hanukkah tradition that are simple to make and absolutely delicious. A cream cheese and sour cream dough is rolled around sweet a rich filling of mini chocolate chips and walnuts. This was the first … Continue reading →

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