This recipe makes soft sugar cookie dough that is easy to cut into shapes and that doesn't need to be chilled ahead of time, so it's fast and easy. Total time from start to finish is less than an hour! Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup granulated white sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp… Continue reading Almond or Anise Sugar Cookies
Category: Cookies
M&M Pudding Cookies
Moist, chewy, and full of M&Ms! Ingredients: 1/2 c unsalted butter (1 stick), at room temperature 1/2 c butter substitute (like brummel & brown yogurt spread), at room temperature 2/3 c brown sugar 1/4 c granulated sugar 3.4 oz. package vanilla instant pudding mix (Don't use the sugar free or the cook & serve!) 2… Continue reading M&M Pudding Cookies
Peppermint Crunch Brownie Cookies
Easy peasy brownie cookies! I like to make things from scratch, but some days you're low on time or don't have all the ingredients you need and a box mix as a base saves the day! Read the full recipe, they are quick to make, but require 2 hours chill time in the refrigerator before… Continue reading Peppermint Crunch Brownie Cookies
Perfectly Chewy Ginger Snaps
I think these may be the best cookies I've ever made! Of course, I LOVE ginger cookies, and these are perfectly crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside! Ingredients: 2 c bread flour (you can use all-purpose flour if you don't have bread flour) 1 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp baking soda 1… Continue reading Perfectly Chewy Ginger Snaps
Healthier Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
I've been craving oatmeal raisin cookies lately and decided to try to make them somewhat healthier. These turned out pretty good! Ingredients: 3 Tbsp light butter, room temperature (I use brummel & brown yogurt spread) 1/4 cup sugar 1 large egg 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 1/3 cup unsweetened apple sauce 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup whole wheat flour 1… Continue reading Healthier Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Shortbread Sugar Cookies
Part sugar cookie, part shortbread... yes, they are perfection! Ingredients: 1 cup butter, room temp 3/4 cup veg oil 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup powdered sugar 2 TBS water 2 eggs 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp cream of tartar 1 tsp salt 5 1/2 cup all purpose flour Extra 1/4 cup granulated… Continue reading Shortbread Sugar Cookies
Coconut Almond Biscotti
I've always wanted to try making my own biscotti and after comparing many recipes and playing around with ingredients and amounts, I've put together this recipe, which seems to be well received by all! Ingredients: ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temp 1 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1… Continue reading Coconut Almond Biscotti
Dark Brown Sugar Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookies
These are definitely different from the average chocolate chip cookie... there's a dark sweet molasses flavor because of the dark brown sugar, and a saltiness as almost an aftertaste... My hubby and I LOVED them! They are crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside... heavenly...milk-thirst-inducing... Just try them. Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all purpose… Continue reading Dark Brown Sugar Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookies
Oatmeal Coconut Cookies
These truly are the best cookies I've ever tasted. I don't say things like that lightly! I hope everyone else loves them too, they are a hit in this house! The combination of oatmeal, coconut oil, shredded coconut and chocolate chunks is just so satisfying. You even taste a hint of saltiness, which is surprising… Continue reading Oatmeal Coconut Cookies
Chai Doodles
Flavors of chai tea mixed with the soft texture of a snickerdoodle... Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1 3/4 teaspoons ground cardamom a couple pinches of black pepper 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons cream of tartar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon… Continue reading Chai Doodles