Chocolate chip cookie bars are here to save the day! This recipe comes together in a snap and makes a perfect batch of soft, chewy cookie bars. You can easily scale the recipe up for a crowd or make this ahead for an amazing on demand treat. Frequently Asked Questions How do you know when...
Lemon Cookies
While I love all my recipes, these lemon cookies are a family favorite in heavy rotation. We can’t get enough of these perfectly sweet, soft cookies, especially when topped with a crunchy lemon glaze! By the way, these cookies stay super soft fr days, it’s not one of those situations where you need to eat...
Meringue Cookies
Meringue cookies are such a delightful addition to the table and so easy to make! I love to flavor mine with a drop of good vanilla but almond and even peppermint are great choices too. Try dipping or drizzling with chocolate for an extra layer of flavor and remember, these make wonderful gifts!. Frequently Asked...
Gingersnap Cookies
Ginger snap cookies are one of my favorite holiday treats. Not too sweet, perfectly spiced and they have a great texture. I roll them in cinnamon sugar before baking but you can enjoy them plain or flatten them out and drizzle with glaze or royal icing. Frequently Asked Questions How much ginger is in a...
Butter Cookies
Good old fashioned butter cookies are hard to beat! These holiday staples are delicious any time of the year and the best part is the dough can be made months ahead and baked of for an amazing on demand treat! I love the simple flavors and perfect crumb of the cookie. They’re light and not...
Gingerbread Cookies
Gingerbread cookies are such a treat. If there’s any bad wrap to them it’s because of those box kits for gingerbread houses with stale pieces inside. For the best results you just have to bake your own. There is a lot of molasses in this recipe so it really requires overnight chilling to set, which...
Oreo Balls
There’s some magical X-factor in Oreos that makes them the perfect ingredient for all sorts of desserts! My Oreo Cake recipe is one of the most popular posts on the blog and if you’ve ever blended some into a milkshake you know it’s AMAZING! I covered these with candy melts but you can choose white...
Sugar Cookie Recipe
You’re going to fall in love with this sugar cookie recipe. It’s SO much easier to cut shapes out with and when you bake them the cookies will not spread. Instead of rounded pillows that only slightly resemble the shape you cut thin into, you’ll have super-sharp edged cookies PERFECT for decorating. Pro Tips for...
White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
This is the holiday version of my favorite white chocolate macadamia nut cookie. Here, the crunch and Christmas Spirit come from the crushed candy canes, which add a nice “crunch” to this otherwise traditional cookie. I like to double the recipe and store about 3/4 of the dough in the freezer for later use. That...
Molasses Cookies
These soft, richly spiced molasses cookies are perfect for the holidays. If you’ve never had this classic cookie, they’re like gingerbread cookies in all the best ways! PRO TIPS FOR MAKING MOLASSES Cookies Measure your flour correctly! Adding too much flour to the recipe is the most common mistake. The best, and easiest way to...
Chocolate Sugar Cookies
These chocolate sugar cookies are such a treat, there’s no reason to relegate them to the holidays! They have the perfect blend of sweet, salty and of course CHOCOLATE! I love them with some white chocolate on top but royal icing or buttercream are great options too. Frequently Asked Questions What can I add to...
Peanut Butter Blossoms
Peanut butter and chocolate are a match made in heaven, add cookies into the mix and everything’s coming up roses! These cookies are so fun to make and basically foolproof making them a great addition to your cookie rotation. P.S. I hope you have a rotation of cookie recipes you work though, you deserve a...
Shortbread Cookies Recipe
Shortbread cookies aren’t just for the holidays! These delicious, perfectly sweet treats have a wonderful crisp texture and just dissolve in your mouth. I think they’re the perfect pairing for a cup or coffee or tea but fair warning, if you make a batch you’ll be snacking on them ALL day long! Pro Tips for...
Stained Glass Cookies
These stained glass cookies come together in a flash and bring ALL the holiday cheer! You can use any combination of cookie cutters to make them. Just be try not to make the edge too thin as they will become brittle. Use a skewer to poke a hole where you’d like to hang the cookie...
Rum Balls
Rum balls might be my favorite cookie/candy/amazingly delicious treat! I love how the toasted nuts, cocoa, cookies, and rum come together in a moist chewy, crunchy bite-sized bit of wonder! Pro Tips to make Rum Balls You can add two extra tablespoons of rum for an extra kick and to help bring the dough together...
