If you haven’t had them before chocolate crinkle cookies are soft brownie-like and so rich. Some people think they’ll be crunchy or crisp because of the exterior but that isn’t the case! These are great over the holidays but you can freeze them and have a special treat whenever you have a chocolate craving. PRO...
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...
Thumbprint Cookies
Thumbprint cookies are the original no stress — ready in a snap — cookie. The strawberry, raspberry, and apricot jams I filled the cookies with reminds me of Autumn leaves and Christmas ornaments. I made these with a drizzle glaze but you can use chocolate, nuts or coconut flakes just as easily. Let me know which...
No Bake Cookies
These no bake cookies are SO fast, easy and delicious there’s basically no excuse not to make them especially since you probably have all the ingredients hanging around in your pantry already! Pro Tips for making no bake cookies Have all your ingredients set out before you start including the parchment paper you need for...
Apple Pie Cookies
These mini apple pies are an autumn favorite of mine. I love the way this lattice looks and the taste is BEYOND! I can’t explain how delicious they are and a huge part of that is the homemade caramel. Each bite has the perfect combination of apple, caramel and flakey crunch. Pro Tips to make...
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...
Pumpkin Macarons
I was nearly shocked by how well these pumpkin spice latte macarons turned out! Macarons can be tricky, it’s easy to end up with hollow, cracked or lopsided cookies. This time, I folded the mixture JUST RIGHT! I let them sit for almost an hour before baking and they were perfect. I’m also loving the...
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...
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Homemade oatmeal raisin cookies are the best; there’s no comparison to ANY store-bought version. Even if you’re not a raisin fan they’re still amazing. Baking those raisins really wakes the flavor up and complements the oats, cinnamon and brown sugar. Pro Tips for Making these Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Measure your flour correctly! Adding too...
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...
Russian Tea Cakes
Russian tea cakes, or snowballs as some call them, are simple buttery cookies packed with chopped nuts for a great crunch and depth of flavor. The cookies are not super-sweet so the powdered sugar on the outside actually provides the perfect balance. Pro Tips For making Russian Tea Cakes You can sub in chopped pecans,...
Snickerdoodle Cookies Recipe
Snickerdoodles are buttery, soft, perfectly sweet cookies with a big note of cinnamon inside and out. I LOVE them and have zero portion control when they’re at hand. PRO TIPS FOR MAKING Snickerdoodle COOKIES Measure your flour correctly! Adding too much flour to the recipe is the most common mistake. The best, and easiest way...
Oatmeal Cookies
I think oatmeal cookies get a bad wrap from those lackluster packaged cookies foisted on unsuspecting children. Those ones were doughy and full of preservatives but homemade oatmeal cookies are actually AMAZING and such a crowd pleaser. These chewy on the inside, crisp on the outside oatmeal cookies are so simple but just addictive! It...
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...
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...
