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Almond Macaroons

On December 14, 2008 · Leave a Comment · In recipes - dessert

This recipe was featured in my local newspaper a couple of weeks ago, as part of a series they called “12 Days of Holiday Cookies.” They looked and sounded good, so I decided that they would be part of my baking marathon (more on that later).

My macaroons came out thinner and crispier than I […]

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Gingerbread Cookies

On December 10, 2008 · 6 Comments · In holidays, recipes - dessert

Is there anything that smells more like Christmas than gingerbread?

(Using my best Kevin McCallister impression): I don’t think so.

I am in the midst of working on a special project. These cookies are a part of that. I’ll explain more tomorrow or Thursday, so stay tuned for that.

Anyway, tonight I hit the […]

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Chewy Reese’s Pieces Cookies

On December 8, 2008 · Leave a Comment · In recipes - dessert

Yet another variation of the fantabulous Thick and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie. First there was the original. Then came M&Ms.

Now? Well, Reese’s Pieces, of course.

I have to give credit where credit is due, so it’s true that these were actually my husband’s idea.

We had plans with friends last night and […]

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Easy Apple Pie

On November 27, 2008 · 1 Comment · In holidays, recipes - dessert

This afternoon, I went to my mom’s to get a jumpstart on the pies for Thanksgiving. We decided to make two apple, two pumpkin, and two chocolate pudding pies this year. I took on the task of the apple pies, which are the most work–so many apples to peel, core, and slice!

I used Dorie’s […]

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Cupcake Bites

On November 26, 2008 · 2 Comments · In holidays, recipes - dessert

Yesterday, one of my lovely internet friends, Crafty Bitch, mentioned that she was planning to make Cupcake Bites. Once clicking through to the link, I realized I had been to that blog before, and had admired the cake bites… I had just completely forgotten about them.

But I did want to give them […]

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