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December 26, 2019

The day after Christmas is usually a do-nothing day for us. It’s also a day of eating leftovers and trying to resist all those sweets. That’s why these vegan pecan cookies are a light and healthy alternative. They’re packed with nuts, low on sugar, and gluten-free. Spend the day in your pajamas and snack on […]

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Merry Christmas! I’m spending the day in front of a cozy fire and sharing my most cherished holiday recipe with you. May your day be merry and bright and filled with many sweet delights. Ingredients For the cookies:1 cup butter½ cup sugar2 ¼ cups flour½ teaspoon salt1 egg1 ½ teaspoons almond extract For the frosting:½ […]

December 25, 2019

December 24, 2019

This is the night of anticipation all around the globe. What will the big guy bring in his sack? A lump of coal or that special something you’ve had your eye on? I know a way to ensure that your stocking gets stuffed—leave a plate of these eggnog cookies for Santa. 🎅 Happy Christmas Eve! Ingredients […]

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I’m wishing everyone who celebrates Hanukkah joy and light. These olive oil cookies are in tribute to the season of the Festival of Lights. Ingredients ⅓ cup olive oil1 small orange—zest and juice1 tsp orange extract1 ½ cup sugar (1 ¼ cup for dough ¼ cup for rolling)2 eggs½ tsp baking soda½ tsp baking powder¾ […]

December 23, 2019

December 22, 2019

Happy first day of winter! Yesterday was the shortest day of the year and solstice is a time of reflection for me. A time to welcome the darkness and look forward to the light. There’s something so powerful in the balance of dark and light and in meditating and reflecting on the changing seasons. These […]

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Are you a coffee lover? If so this is the cookie for you. These espresso chip shortbread cookies with mocha buttercream are not for the faint of heart. You won’t even need your morning cup of Joe. Coffee permeates every bite of these rich and decadent cookies, that are the perfect reason to eat dessert […]

December 21, 2019

December 20, 2019

What’s better than a warm snickerdoodle on a cold December evening? A caramel-filled snickerdoodle with a gooey melted caramel surprise in the center. I didn’t think that a snickerdoodle could be improved upon and then I tasted these cookies. Now I’m not sure if I can ever go back to the original. Because let’s just […]

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My cousin first introduced me to red velvet cake when I was in high school. For that, I’m forever in her debt. Her recipe for cake is still the best I’ve ever tasted, but for this month of cookies, I love these double chocolate red velvet delights that are made even better with a generous […]

December 19, 2019

December 18, 2019

Is it just me or does everything taste better in a skillet? Slice yourself a warm piece of this festive holiday cookie pie and ask yourself this question—ice cream or whipping cream for the top? Better yet, both? Ingredients ½ cup butter¼ cup brown sugar¼ cup sugar1 tsp peppermint extract1 egg½ tsp salt½ tsp baking […]

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Where do you fall in the great fruit cake debate? Personally, I’m not sure a fan, although I do appreciate that it seems to have withstood the test of time. Maybe that’s due to the fact that many bakers infuse their fruit cakes with copious amounts of rum. It doesn’t feel right to have 31 […]

December 17, 2019