Spumoni Chunk Cookies

I saw these cookies in the 2009 Betty Crocker Christmas Cookies booklet and thought they would be perfect for the upcoming Cookie-Off at my office (everyone brings in cookies, we all taste and vote on the best).  But, before I bring them to the office for the big contest I have to make a test [...]

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Nutella Hazelnut Cookies

For the last 2 years I have been chatting with a wonderful group of girls online.  The one thing that brought us together – we were all married in May 2008.  These girls are just wonderful!  We’re all going through the same ups and downs of newleywed-dom together and it’s so nice to chat with [...]

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Dark Chocolate Butterscotch Bars

Another sweet treat for my secret sweet treat exchange gal!
I saw these bars on Dinners for a Year and Beyond and while they looked delicious, I was puzzled by the lack of actual butterscotch.  So, I decided to make up for this by using half chocolate chips and half butterscotch chips.  Perfect!

INGREDIENTS
1C. Unsalted Butter, softened
1 [...]

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Classic Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies

This week one of my very best friends, Adam, is having a birthday.  Unfortunately, I cannot be there to celebrate with him so I decided to bake up some chocolate chip cookies and send them along – nicely packaged in a reusable Tupperware container and plenty of paper towels to avoid breakage while in transit.
I [...]

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Witch Hat Cookies

Aren’t these just too cute?  One of my co-workers gave me the idea and I just had to try it out for my Nephew’s first Halloween Party tomorrow.
They were so easy to make – perfect for a kid’s Halloween party.

INGREDIENTS
1 Package Chocolate Striped Shortbread Cookies
1 Bag Hershey’s Kisses (I used the caramel filled ones)
Orange icing
DIRECTIONS
It’s [...]

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Samoas Bars

I love girl scout cookies…especially samoas.  There’s something about the combination of chocolate, coconut and caramel that I just love.  Unfortunately, my co-worker’s Granddaughter – my only source of said cookies – only sells them one precious time per year.  But, after finding this recipe on Beantown Baker I can fulfill my samoas craving whenever [...]

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Snickerdoodle Cookies

Ya know, I’m beginning to think I’m not as bad of a baker as I originally thought.
Tonight’s attempt at Snickerdoodles (from the August 2009 Betty Crocker Cookies & Bars Magazine) was a success!  Christopher was so excited…now he can have his favorite cookies whenever he wants!

INGREDIENTS
1 1/2C. Sugar
1C. Butter or margarine, softened
2 Large eggs
2 3/4C. [...]

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