I’ve been eyeing this Miso Peanut Butter Cookie recipe for a while. I usually have a tub of white miso in my refrigerator and don’t go through it very quickly and was intrigued by such a savory flavor in cookies. So when Sister was planning a visit home, I knew it was the perfect timeRead more
I’ve never made sugar cookies before. But when looking for a fun, new cookie recipe for a cookie exchange, I found these in Dorie Greenspan’s book, Dorie’s Cookies. I combined a couple of Dorie’s recipes for a delicious spiced sugar cookie rolled in pearl sugar which provides a sweet, crunchy exterior. These are wonderfully unique,Read more
Today is my parents’ 40th wedding anniversary. Sister’s first wedding anniversary is next week. And the Boyfriend is now the Fiancé! We got engaged on May 21st during a lovely picnic by a lake. We’re incredibly excited for this next step in our lives together! And what better way to celebrate these romantic occasions thanRead more
Happy New Year, friends! I hope you’re feeling excited about the new year with all its possibilities. For Christmas this year I made a bunch of different cookies to give as gifts. When trying to decide what cookies to make, I decided it was finally time to try Dorie Greenspan’s famous World Peace Cookies.Read more
Oatmeal cookies are always a classic and these Ginger Oatmeal Cookies with White Chocolate and Candied Ginger have a fancy, fun twist. I’m not much of a white chocolate or a candied ginger fan, but the white chocolate isn’t overwhelming and pairs really well with a little candied ginger, which has a nice warmth toRead more
Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope you feel extra loved today, and that you’re able to see all the wonderful people that care about you. I’m not much of a fan of Valentine’s Day, but if you’re going to celebrate, you’ve got to celebrate with chocolate. And these cookies pack quite the chocolate punch! These areRead more
It’s definitely starting to feel like fall in Maryland. The leaves are vibrant shades of yellows and reds, and I’m loving driving through the falling leaves. It’s sweater weather, and the leaves are starting to crunch beneath your feet when you walk anywhere. Fall is my favorite season. And in the spirit of fall things,Read more
Mmmmm peanut butter. I have a bit of a peanut butter addiction. If I can’t figure out something else to eat I revert to peanut butter and jelly, or peanut butter and honey, or peanut butter and banana. I put peanut butter on pancakes, and waffles, banana bread, and oatmeal. So naturally, I’m a bigRead more
Have you ever had a turtle? They’re a delicious family favorite candy from my childhood. Pecans, encased in chewy caramel topped with sweet milk chocolate. We used to get them around the holidays. I’m still a big fan of the salty, sweet, crunchy, chewy combination. These cookies are all of the delectable things I remember aboutRead more
One of the first things I learned to make as a child was chocolate chip cookies. It was one of the few recipes Dad knew, and he taught me, and I don’t think he’s made them since. It was a great recipe for thin, crispy cookies. But they were best eaten straight out ofRead more