A Christmas kiss in the form of a cookie, what could be sweeter? Treat your sweetheart with these white chocolate peppermint kisses. Package them up and present them as a token of your affection or just serve them for dessert. Either way, you might end up with a secret kiss. 💋 Ingredients ½ cup butter1 8 […]

Okay, okay, I know I said that chocolate and peppermint are my favorite pairing, but cranberry and orange are a very close second. I love the bright tang of the cranberries, the fresh zest of citrus, and the sweetness of the white chocolate chips in this cookie recipe. These cookies are proof that there is […]

Did you know that today is National Brownie Day? I didn’t, but trust me, I’m going to rectify that mistake with these chocolate peppermint brownie cookies. Are you team cookie or team brownie? Here’s the good news. It doesn’t matter. These are cookies that taste exactly like brownies! It’s the best of both worlds in […]

This cookie creation came about for two reasons. First, my dad is bananas for pistachios. Every year I pack his stocking with bags of the salty green nuts, so I wanted to make a cookie to satisfy his pistachio cravings. The second reason I created this recipe is due to time. If you’re like me […]

All hail molasses chocolate crinkles. These cookies have been a holiday staple in my house since childhood. You can’t go wrong with a spicy molasses cookie, especially with the addition of chocolate chips and a dusting of sugar. Pro tip: my sister and husband both love these cookies frozen, so try sticking them in your […]

It’s no secret that cookie design is not my strong suit. Words are my medium. While my baked goods might taste delicious, they don’t always look beautiful. However, that is not the case with Linzer cookies. These gems are so dainty and pretty. Regardless of your artistic abilities, you’ll definitely be able to make these […]

The quintessential chocolate chip cookie gets a quick makeover by baking them in a muffin tin and filling each little cup with mocha buttercream. Pour yourself an ice-cold glass of milk and enjoy these yummy delights! Ingredients For the cookie cups:½ cup butter½ cup sugar½ cup brown sugar1 egg1 tsp vanilla1 tsp baking soda1 tsp […]

I love experimenting in the kitchen. Sometimes those experiments are total flops and sometimes they lead to new creations like this chocolate orange hazelnut bark. I used a simple shortbread base and slathered it with Nutella, chocolate curls, and fresh orange zest. The best thing about this cookie bark, aside from its lovely flavor, is […]

Full disclosure: Dark chocolate and peppermint are my dream pairing. Could I live on the combination? Maybe, but I’ll settle for a plate of these meltaways. They’re light, buttery, and will melt in your mouth with chocolately peppermint goodness. I recommend using large dark chocolate morsels so that every bite is filled with decadent chocolate […]

Not only are these festive sugar cookie cut-outs are a Christmas classic, but they match the cover of A CUP OF HOLIDAY FEAR. I prefer my sugar cookies to have a hint of almond, but you can substitute any extract from peppermint to vanilla or orange to buttered rum. These are the perfect cookies to […]