We all CRAVE and deserve a bit of magic in our lives.Sparkles do that.Glitter, glow, shine, flash, twinkle, flicker – it’s all enchanting. And life justifies spellbound moments for no reason at all. Coupled with sweet butterscotch, milk chocolate, and crunchy pecans, it’s only a bit of wizardry involved in baking these magical morsels. Golden…
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There are certainly few exceptions to my “rules” that I will make on a day to day basis, and shortbread is one of them. I welcome the delicate, yet robust, butter, sweet, salty, crunchy, creamy biscuit of delight into my life on any occasion.Shortbread is THE BOMB 💣💥It’s something NONE OF US SHOULD be living…
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I never ever like to toot my own horn. I like to remain humble in any and all ways.But, I must say, I have been told on multiple occasions that I make the best cookies – THE BEST! These were no exception. Sweet, tart, tangy, chewy, and buttery rich, easy to bake Apricot Pecan Cookies…
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How many days has it been since I’ve baked cookies?One, two, three, even four? Well, that’s WAY too long – my kitchen misses me!Despite the savory sensations that deliver fragrance and aromas throughout the hallways of our building, part of me “believes” the neighbors miss the sweet, baked goods brilliance that typically exudes from our…
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I was craving something sweet and spicy – dessert-wise, that is.I’ve always been a fan of pumpkin spice, gingerbread spice, molasses, carrot cake – all the cinnamon-y goodness of sweet treats. I even love to mix my sweetly spiced goods with savory: Chinese 5 Spice, Garam Masala, etc. (Indian food is one of my favs).Thus,…
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The chlorogenic acid (chlorophyll) in sunflower seeds reacts with the baking soda/powder when baked, causing the green color when the cookies cool. This is completely harmless! I’ve known this fact for years.In fact, one of my favorite things to bake for and with little kiddos on St. Patrick’s Day, is GREEN cookies!The sunflower seed butter,…
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So, these babies are best served with vanilla bean ice cream – which means, it’s kind of like Butter Pecan Sandy Cookie Ice Cream – only much better.Truly amazing.Peanut butter can do anything. ANYTHING. Peanut Butter Honey Pecan Cookies. Peanut Butter Honey Pecan Cookies 8 Tbs. butter (1 stick), room temperature1 1/4 cups smooth peanut…
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This simple gluten-free, vegan intense dark chocolate cherry berry pecan cookie recipe is perfect for deep sweet confection lovers on all levels. INTENSE Cherry Fruit spread, unsweetened cocoa, dark chocolate chunks, dried cranberries, and pecans…yes, it’s INTENSE and it’s INCREDIBLE! Intense Cherry Berry Chocolate Pecan Cookies (Vegan & Gluten-Free) 8 Tbs. vegan butter, room temperature1…
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