Category: Cookies & Bars

Plum Pastry

February 16th, 2012
  Ingredients1 cup flour1/2 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp salt1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 whole eggs + 1 egg yolk1 tsp vanilla2 medium plums2 tbsp sugar1/2 tsp cinnamon DirectionsMix together the flour, baking powder,… more »

Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies

January 16th, 2012
  Ingredients2 cups flour2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder1 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp salt2 1/4 tsp ground ginger1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon3/4 tsp ground cloves1/2 tsp ground nutmeg1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup brown sugar1/2 cup su… more »

Peanut Butter Brownies

January 2nd, 2012
  IngredientsBrownies1/2 lb. butter, softened1 3/4 cups sugar1 cup creamy peanut butter2 eggs1 egg yolk2 tsp vanilla2 cups flour1/4 tsp salt1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chipsGanache1/2 cup cream1 1/2 cups semi-swe… more »

Anise & Almond Biscotti

December 26th, 2011
  Ingredients1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 eggs2 tsp anise extract2 1/2 cups flour1 1/2 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp salt1 1/2 cups sliced almondsMelted confectionary coating, for dipping Directions   more »

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

October 24th, 2011
  Ingredients2 cups flour2 tsp baking powder9 tbsp butter, melted6 tbsp cocoa powder1 3/4 cups sugar2 eggs1 1/2 tsp vanillaPowdered sugar DirectionsCombine the flour and baking powder.  Set aside.   more »

Blondie Brownies

June 30th, 2011
  Ingredients2 cups flour1 tsp baking powder3/4 tsp baking soda10 tbsp butter, melted2 cups packed brown sugar2 large eggs2 tsp vanilla1/2 cup chopped pecans DirectionsCombine flour, baking powder, and baking soda.  Set aside… more »

Chocolate Mint Brownies

June 20th, 2011
  Ingredients1 cup (16 tbsp) butter2 cups sugar1 1/4 cup baking cocoa1/2 tsp salt1 tsp baking powder1 tbsp vanilla4 eggs1 1/2 cup flour2 cups Andes mint chipsIn reality, you could use just about anything here: chocolate chips, n… more »

Everything Cookies

May 2nd, 2011
These cookies can have anything and everything thrown in, which makes them good for using up the scraps you have in the cupboard.  I listed what I used, but you can change the last five ingredients to whatever you need to use up.  Just be sure to aim for… more »

Nanaimo Bars

April 25th, 2011
Nanaimo bars are one of Canada's contributions to baking.  There's some controversy about the origin and the original recipe.  Nonetheless, you can try this tasty version.  I flavored it with spearmint, but you could use any flavor you like or have plain… more »

Hello Dolly Bars

February 21st, 2011
  Ingredients11 tbsp butter, melted2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 15 full graham crackers)2 cups chocolate chips1 1/3 cups butterscotch chips1 1/3 cups flaked coconut1 1/3 cups chopped pecans1 can sweetened condensed milk Direc… more »