|
Category Archives: COOKIES and BARS
These cookies are absolutely delicious. They look much harder than they really are. I wanted a cookie that uses NUTELLA, that delicious chocolate caramel type spread in a bottle. These are a great cookie to take to a neighbor…..they will be impressed! This recipe comes from a Cookbook called: Passion for Desserts by Emily Luchetti….
Continue Reading »
Walnut-Apricot Jam Thumbprint Cookies or Hazelnut, Pecan, Almond – Strawberry or Raspberry jam The original recipe for these jam thumbprint cookies uses hazelnuts in the dough and raspberry jam for the filling. I chose to try one of the variations with walnuts and apricots. I experimented and added more walnuts and just loved the texture…
Continue Reading »
These bars are a bit different, in that they are creamier than your average lemon bar. They are more like a dessert, & very delicious. The raspberry really adds the perfect touch. These bars can be a bit difficult to cut but I find that refrigerating them before slicing and using a hot knife helps…
Continue Reading »
It doesn’t get any easier than this! I had a primary song practice today, & needed to take a little treat. I decided to try these Rolo Pecan Cookies, and I’m glad I did. They are so easy & delicious. They were completely gone in seconds! You will need only 3 ingredients: 1 bag of…
Continue Reading »
Pecan Pie is one of my favorites, but making the pie crust is time consuming. Try these………they are wonderful! PECAN PIE BARS 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, room temperature 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar 2 teaspoons salt 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 2 large eggs 1 1/2 cups packed brown…
Continue Reading »
Is there anyone who doesn’t like these famous Girl Scout Samoa Cookies? I don’t think so! I came across this recipe today, and couldn’t resist posting it. I think we should all try it, it’s supposed to be very close to the original cookie. The trick is to make sure you toast your coconut. I’m…
Continue Reading »
Blueberry Lemon Bars 8 ounces (1 cup) butter, softened 3 Cups all purpose flour 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick oats) *This makes for a crunchier crust 1 1/3 cups packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 large egg, separated 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup fresh lemon…
Continue Reading »
 Everyone loves Brownies…..or at least they should! Occasionally, you will find someone like my sweet hubby, who doesn’t care for them. Well….that’s just not right! I also love Blondie’s. They are easy to make, and very easy to eat! BLONDIE’S 8 tablespoons butter, melted 1 cup brown sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla or 1/2…
Continue Reading »
 I grew up with a Dad who didn’t like Chocolate Chip Cookies! How can this be you ask? Well, because of this…. I swore that I would marry a man who loved them. I married a man who won’t eat Chocolate Chip Cookies! When I do make these warm Chocolate, crisp, chewy cookies, I enjoy…
Continue Reading »
 One of my favorites is Skillet Cookies. These are a cross between a cookie and a candy. My Grandma South used to make these, and all who were present would fight over them! Even those of you who don’t care for dates, will still like these cookies. They are actually cooked in a skillet, on…
 Continue Reading »
|