Cookies

S’mores Bars

These s'more bars feature a graham cracker crust, layered with chocolate, and topped with marshmallow crème and mini marshmallows. They are easy to make, perfect for any gathering, and the instructions detail preparation and baking times. Enjoy this beloved family treat anytime throughout the year!

Cookies

Fruit Cookies

I brought these cookies to Christmas dinner, and they were delicious! I didn't use nuts or raisins but followed the rest of They are also a perfect accompaniment with coffee. These freeze great. Enjoy! i'm 2 eggs2 c. sugar1 c. (2 sticks) butter1 c. each of following dried fruit:  Raisins, cranberries, blueberries, and cherries2 c.… Continue reading Fruit Cookies

Cookies

Lemon ‘Swig’ Sugar Cookies

When my friend Molly shows up to a youth baseball practice with cookies in a cellophane bag,  tied with a ribbon...I knew it was going to be good!   These cookies are a perfect mix of sugar, lemon, and goodness.  The texture is buttery and smooth.  The frosting compliments the cookie better than most.  Can… Continue reading Lemon ‘Swig’ Sugar Cookies

Cookies

Brownie Roll-Out Cookies

This recipe is from Smitten Kitchen, a blog I love so much I bought her cookbook. Some people say Ina Garten's recipes are fail proof; I guess you could say Deb Perlman is my Ina. I made these cookies for the first time for my cookie party, which is a commitment. But they worked great, and… Continue reading Brownie Roll-Out Cookies

Cakes · Desserts

Rocky Road Fudge Goodness

The weather must warm up!  Spring is around the corner and I need to get out of the kitchen soon.  The downside is my backside,  The upside is that I have tested some of the best recipes that are now some of my favorites.  I have been blessed to share them with friends going through… Continue reading Rocky Road Fudge Goodness

Cakes · Desserts

Strawberry Brownies

Cooking for friends this week, I searched for something outside of my box.  I love desserts that stand alone and also good with a good cup of morning joe. This is a different version of Strawberry Cake.  First, it's dense.  Second, it's easy with minimal ingredients. There are two ways you can make this.  I… Continue reading Strawberry Brownies

Pies

Kentucky Highway Pie (sometimes known as Kentucky Derby)

Who am I to turn down a piece of pie? Dione had a bake off during the NFL playoffs and shared. Oh how I love when you announce you MIGHT start a diet and how really good food comes your way. This comes from Dione's mama, perfectly handwritten like the good ole days. Enjoy! Unbaked… Continue reading Kentucky Highway Pie (sometimes known as Kentucky Derby)

Cookies

Peanut Butter Balls

My friend Jen brought these to my cookie party, and it originally came from my friend Allison. Love a recipe that is good enough to get passed around! They were a hit at my cookie party and with my husband! I think the Rice Krispies are the secret ingredient that takes them over the top! … Continue reading Peanut Butter Balls

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Canyon Ranch Oatmeal Cookies

The dangerous thing about being at Canyon Ranch is that everything is so light, you never want to skip dessert! But their cookies are really delicious and somewhat "healthy!" ¼ cup unsalted butter ⅓ cup low-fat cream cheese 1 cup brown sugar 1 lge egg yolk ¾ tsp pure vanilla extract ¾ cup all-purpose flour… Continue reading Canyon Ranch Oatmeal Cookies

Cakes

Chocolate Birthday Cake

This is the best birthday cake recipe... that starts with a cake mix! One of my favorite cooking friends shared the recipe and now it's the only recipe I use! Cake 1 box devil's food cake mix, such as Duncan Hines 1 c. water 3 eggs 1/3 c. corn oil (I used Canola) 1/3 c.… Continue reading Chocolate Birthday Cake