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Almond Joy Cookies – 24 Days of Cookies

Almond Joy Cookies – 24 Days of Cookies

I have mentioned my daughter’s love of Almond Joy’s in a previous post.  These super easy cookies satisfy her craving and take only a few minutes to make.  They are basic coconut macaroons with chocolate chips and an almond on the top.   More Coconut cookies 

Peanut Butter Blossoms – 24 Days of Cookies

Peanut Butter Blossoms – 24 Days of Cookies

Peanut butter cookies are my favorite.  These traditional peanut butter blossoms are a standard on many Christmas cookie trays.  This recipe makes a bunch of cookies and they hold up pretty well for several days.  Just don’t stack them in the tin until you are 

Mint Brownies – National Brownie Day

Mint Brownies – National Brownie Day

It is National Brownie Day!  What better way to celebrate than with a festive Mint Brownie?  I love chocolate and mint together, especially around the holidays.  These rich, chocolate brownies are topped with a layer of cool, creamy mint and a thin layer of chocolate 

Gingerbread Bars – 24 Days of Cookies

Gingerbread Bars – 24 Days of Cookies

So I walked in the house this evening knowing I needed to write this post.  I was tired and I had a long day.  As I entered a dark kitchen, I can hear glass crunching under my feet, never a good sign.  I flipped the 

No-chill Sugar Cookies

No-chill Sugar Cookies

Guilty confession, I actually like sugar cookie dough better than sugar cookies.  Don’t get me wrong, I like a good, soft sugar cookie but the dough is my guilty pleasure.  My mom would make sugar cookies every Christmas and like most sugar cookie recipes, the 

Lemon Bars – 24 Days of Cookies

Lemon Bars – 24 Days of Cookies

I love lemon bars.  If I see them on cookie tray, I will go straight for them.  they do occasionally disappoint.  I have tried many recipes with varied results but the recipe below is a winner.  Fresh lemon juice is key and makes all the