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 […]
Ann Marie makes these Christmas belly button cookies with her five kiddos. You can substitute your favorite flavors of these candies. Makes: 60 or so buttons Total Time: 20 minutes 1 bag of pretzel rings 1 bag of Hershey’s Hugs or Hershey’s Kisses 1 bag of mint M&Ms (or plain chocolate if you don’t like […]
For caramel and pecan lovers or just kids who love turtles . . . Chocolate Turtles Recipe Makes 20 turtles Total Time: 15 minutes 60 pecan halves 20 pieces caramel candy, unwrapped 12 ounce bag semisweet or milk chocolate chips 1. Preheat oven to 300°. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. Put your children […]
If you can slice a loaf of bread, you can bake biscotti. These crunchy cookies look impressive enough for a present, but they’re really simple to make. Cherry Almond Biscotti Makes about 4 dozen cookies 1 cup slivered or sliced almonds 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (1 stick) 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 2-3 tablespoons […]
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 […]
This cookie is for ginger-lovers, and if you’re trying to avoid butter, it’s made with canola oil–no one will ever know. Ginger Cookies Makes 30 cookies 1 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1/2 cup canola or safflower oil 1/4 cup molasses (not robust) 2 tablespoons water 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 3 […]
It wasn’t very tough, the assignment of judging holiday cookies. Especially since the Make It Better contest asked for easy cookies—the kind you want to make with your children.
