What does your family like to eat for breakfast? Almost every morning I struggle to find a healthy breakfast that my kids will actually eat. My son wants chocolate-chip pancakes every day, and my daughter wants a bagel and cream cheese. One morning, my daughter saw a banana sitting on the counter and came up […]
And the winner is… Amy Lowry Collis and her Pumpkin Chocolate Chip cookies! Congratulations! Now it’s your turn to bake these amazing holiday cookies for your annual cookie exchange or holiday party. Have at it! Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies “These have been my family’s favorite for years. They are easy to make, even young children […]
The holidays are all about family, and what better way to spend time together than baking cookies? We all have our favorite recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation. And while we can’t wait to dig in to our traditional favorites, it’s always fun to try something new each season. These recipes […]
So you’ve been invited to a holiday cookie exchange…that’s great news, right? Who wouldn’t want to be a part of something that’s both yummy and fun? Except you don’t want to show up with another plate of Toll House cookies or brownies from a box. That just wouldn’t fly. Here are three easy-to-follow recipes from […]
Most of us have been to at least one “Cookie Exchange Party” during the holidays, right? Bring a plate of your cookies and leave with samples of everyone else’s. It’s fun, it’s festive, and someone else makes the hot cocoa. What’s not to love? It’s a fairly low-maintenance way to entertain in high-pressure December—unless you’re […]
Sarah’s family has made this buckeyes recipe for years. She describes it as easy and decadent! We like it because getting your hands covered in peanut butter and graham cracker crumbs is required. Buckeyes Makes 4-5 dozen 1 box powdered sugar (16 ounces) 1 cup crushed graham crackers 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes 1 cup […]
Another fun, roll-up-your-sleeves and get messy recipe. Makes 40 or so Oreo truffles Total Time: 30 minutes 1 package Oreo cookies, finely crushed package cream cheese (8 ounces) 1 bag semisweet chocolate chips (12 ounces) 1. Mix most of the Oreo cookie crumbs and cream cheese together (save a few crumbs to sprinkle on top). […]
Thanks to Debbie Shepherd, who submitted this recipe to Make It Better’s cookie contest. This gently spiced cookie is cinnamon-y and sugary delicious. Spice Balls Makes 4 dozen cookies 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (1 1/2 sticks) 1 1/4 cups sugar (divided) 1 egg 1/4 cup molasses (not robust) 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking […]
Dare we call this a healthy cookie? It’s full of good-for-you ingredients, but don’t tell your children, just enjoy. Banana-Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Makes: 2 dozen cookies 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana (about 1 medium banana) 1/4 cup butter, softened (1/2 stick) 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla […]
These chocolate pixies are also called chocolate snowflakes because the confectioner’s sugar makes the baked cookies look very snowy. Makes about 4 dozen cookies Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 30 minutes to chill) Baking Time: 1 hour 4 ounces semisweet chocolate 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick) 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon […]
