My platonic crush Nigella makes these, and they are so easy and delicious. They even remind me of s'mores, which are just about my favorite thing in the world. I've used several different kinds of crunchy cookies, but graham crackers would work in a pinch. What a great, easy chocolate gift for someone you love.… Continue reading Rocky Road Crunch Bars

Recently I became obsessed with chocolate chip cookies. The reason is that I read an article in the New York Times with some secrets to making better cookies. There were three tips. I already knew the one about salt making sweet things better, but I didn't know about the other secrets that bakers know but… Continue reading The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

I love a recipe that does double duty.This recipe is from Epicurious, and I've made it for a long time. On their website, there are more variations, but these are two favorites. Enjoy! Basic Butter Cookie Dough 4 sticks (1 pound) unsalted butter, softened 1 1/3 cups sugar 3/4 teaspoon salt 3 large egg yolks… Continue reading Butter Cookies Two Ways

A zillion years ago when I worked in the corporate world, I worked with a girl at NCD who brought these in for my birthday. I was so touched, and they were so moist and chewy that I've made them ever since! Molasses Cookies 3/4 cup margarine or butter 1 cup granulated sugar 1 egg… Continue reading Molasses Cookies

When I got married, I wanted to get a few of my husband's family recipes, and this one is at the top of the bunch. His Aunt Sus gave it to me; they are her Christmas standby, and now they are mine too. They are so moist, and the chocolate and mint combo is a… Continue reading Creme de Menthe Brownies

My friend Margit brought these to me at an impromptu Halloween party in 1999 at my house. I thought they looked "interesting," but oh when I tasted them... They were great! Margit's family used to go to Sand Lake in Minnesota every summer and would bring these cookies, thus the name. They are almost like… Continue reading Sand Lake Cookies

These are a must for the holidays and my husband's favorites. I've had many versions, but these are the best, courtesy of my friend Sandy, who also says it isn't Christmas in her house without these! Peanut Butter Star Cookies Makes 3 dozen cookies 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup margarine or… Continue reading Peanut Butter Stars

I almost didn't make this recipe. It was out of Cooking Light, and I just didn't know how a light brownie could be that good. But I am such a s'mores fanatic and it was recommended so highly that I decided to give it a try. And now it's a favorite. The original recipe calls… Continue reading Ooey-Gooey S’more Brownies

These technically aren't a cookie.  Nonetheless, you can't have just one.  Simple and yummy! Oreo Cookie Balls 1 package of Oreo cookies (crushed up very fine) 1 block of cream cheese (melted in the microwave) 1 package of white chocolate bark (melted) Sprinkles to decorate Place the Oreos in a plastic bag and crush them… Continue reading Oreo Cookie Balls

I had these cookies at a party, and they were life changing. I had to track down the baker, and he graciously sent me this recipe. Now Jon and I will be friends forever. He served them with pink frosting, all lined up on a red platter, and they were stunning.  Tracy agrees, these are… Continue reading The Best Sugar Cookies