Category Archives: cookies

Carrot Cake Scookins. Are they Scones, Cookies or Muffins?

Posted on January 17, 2013 by

Who cares? These were waiting for me when I arrived home from work, made by The One Who Loves Creating in the Kitchen as Much As I Do. They are a cross between a scone, a cookie and a muffin, … Continue reading →

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Gingerbread People

Posted on December 27, 2012 by

These little guys have been a Christmas tradition in our home for well over 25 years. They have just the right amount of ginger (not too much) and just the right amount of molasses (not too strong). Lexi and I … Continue reading →

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Kahlua Ganache Truffles

Posted on December 19, 2012 by

So much for my (fleeting) thought of having a sugar-free Christmas . . . Makes 25 truffles Ingredients 8 oz. dark or bittersweet chocolate, chopped (I use Bernard Callebaut) 7 Tbsp. heavy cream 1 Tbsp. light corn syrup 2 tsp. … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Cherry Coffee Cookies

Posted on March 7, 2012 by

Strength is the ability to break a chocolate bar into four pieces with your bare hands, and then only eat one of the pieces. Judith Viorst Uh-oh! I KNEW as soon as I tasted this cookie dough I was in … Continue reading →

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Sweet and Salty Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

Posted on March 6, 2012 by

Sugar and salt, chocolate and peanut butter–what else could you possible crave? How about all that together, still warm from the oven? These are addictive. To counteract my lack of self-discipline, I have found that baking just one sheet at … Continue reading →

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Lace Cookies with Honey and Ginger

Posted on January 18, 2012 by

I made these to provide some crisp and crunch interest for my most recent dinner party dessert. They seemed to do the trick perched beside a shot glass of limoncello sorbet and a mini lemon cheesecake. Cute . . . … Continue reading →

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Banana-Walnut Chocolate-Chunk Cookies

Posted on July 30, 2011 by

What is it about cookies that makes them so irresistible? I can turn down a piece of cake with ease, but a cookie? Look out! Seems that Ormie the Pig and I have something in common . . . Straight … Continue reading →

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Need a date for Folk Fest?

Posted on July 20, 2011 by

Here’s Laura and Emma’s recipe for date balls! 1 lb pitted Medjool dates zest and juice of one organic lemon 1/2 cup walnuts 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 1 tbsp. cocoa powder Process all ingredients in food processor until the … Continue reading →

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Lexi’s Sugar Cookies

Posted on February 22, 2011 by

Lexi and I had fun making these a couple of weeks before Christmas. This rolled cookie dough is easy to work with and she did a great job using the cookie cutters. I think her favourite part was decorating the … Continue reading →

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Zebra Cookies

Posted on December 5, 2010 by

I make these every year at Christmas time, mainly because Trevor likes them so much. The recipe comes from my friend Lisa Burkitt, who sadly died of breast cancer many years ago. I think of her whenever I’m rolling these … Continue reading →

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