Double the peanut butter, doubles the fun! Makes 16 large cookies 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup Butter Flavor Crisco Shortening 1 1/4 cups firmly packed light brown sugar 3 Tablespoons milk 1 Tablespoon vanilla 1 egg 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 16 full size Reese’s peanut [...]

Here in the St. Louis area we’ve experienced major storms and tornadoes this weekend,  Thank goodness we have no damage and my ovens still have power!  Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those in need right now. Here are some of the cookies I made for Easter.  Enjoy!

I decided to do an experiment on shipping cookies.  Everyone asks me to make cookies for them and I’m never sure they will ship well since they’re so fresh and delicious!  If this experiment works and they arrive in one piece, you can look forward to ordering cookies from me!  Here are some Valentine Cookie [...]

Chocolate and peanut butter are a favorite cookie combo. Make the classic easier with an easy-mix cookie mix or use your own peanut butter cookie recipe.  These cookies are similar to peanut butter blossom cookies that use a Hershey’s Kiss in the center.  The chocolate hearts make this a perfect cookie to celebrate Valentine’s Day. [...]

Merry Christmas Eve!  I hope you’re having a wonderful time with your family and friends.  We always think of leaving cookies and milk for Santa and snacks for the reindeer, but what about his elves that help him all year long?  Here’s a wonderful Elf Biscuit recipe that you, Santa and all his elves will [...]

Look out cake balls, cookie balls are on the scene!  I’m going to give you several versions of this delicious and super simple dessert over the next few days.  I debuted this recipe originally titled Oreo Truffles.  You can make your own version of this elegant “truffle” by using any type of sandwich cookie that [...]

Dress up refrigerated sugar cookie dough to make these super-cute snowmen. Let your kids give them personality by decorating with holiday candies. Ingredients 2/3  cup  of all-purpose flour 16 1/2-oz. roll of refrigerated sugar-cookie dough Snowflake sprinkles M&M’s Minis buttons Hershey’s Kisses Frosting in a tube Preparation Preheat oven to 350°F. Knead 2/3 cup of [...]

Happy Hanukkah!  These traditional rugelach cookies take a little time but they’re so melt in your mouth delicious, everyone will come back for more.  You can use different fillings such as raspberry, strawberry, chocolate, Nutella, crushed nuts, etc. Ingredients 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup white sugar [...]

Disguised as a certain pumpkin-flavored dessert, this oversize sugar cookie will add a whimsical touch to your Thanksgiving table. 2/3 of a 16.5-ounce roll of refrigerated sugar cookie dough 3/4 cup orange frosting Pecans, halved crosswise Whipped cream Instructions Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly dust a sheet of parchment paper and a rolling [...]

Take this bar-cookie version of pecan pie to your next holiday gathering. These squares have a rich, buttery crust and a sweet nutty filling and the best part is they only have one-third of the calories and 75% less fat than a slice of traditional pecan pie. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 53 minutes [...]