Cookies

Fruit Cookies

My sister Tracy brought these cookies to Christmas, and they were delicious! She didn't use nuts or raisins but followed the rest of the recipe. Enjoy! 2 eggs2 c. sugar1 c. (2 sticks) butter1 c. each of following dried fruit:  Raisins, cranberries, blueberries, and cherries2 c. oats2 c. flour1 tsp. baking soda1 tsp. salt1 Tbsp.… Continue reading Fruit Cookies

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Kristin Cookies

My great friend Kristin is one of my all-time favorite cooks, and last night, she went with me to see another one of my all-time favorite cooks, Deb Perelman of the Smitten Kitchen blog. When I need a recipe, you'll often find me searching Smitten Kitchen, so when Deb released a new cookbook, I rushed… Continue reading Kristin Cookies

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Frankenstein Bars

I saw the cutest recipe for Frankenstein Bars this weekend. We were on the way home from Six Flags (side note: you could not PAY me to go to their nighttime Fright Fest, where they pump in fog everywhere so their scary employees can jump out and get ya. No Thank You.). But I digress.… Continue reading Frankenstein Bars

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

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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

Desserts

Eclair Dessert

Seriously delicious.  At a recent get together,  MJ knocked it out of the ballpark with a sinful dessert.  Anything that remotely resembles an eclair....I'm in. I feel confident that it was made with full strength fat and sugar, although a low-calorie version might be worth a try.  Layered desserts can be fun.  It involves no baking… Continue reading Eclair Dessert

Cakes · Desserts

Chocolate Fudge Marshmallow 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 Chocolate Fudge Marshmallow 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. Happy 2015. I said I wouldn't share with the hubs, but I lied. He… Continue reading Kentucky Highway Pie (sometimes known as Kentucky Derby)

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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