Heather says: These are not a copy cat recipe for Pecan Sandies, but with some tweaking they may be quite close (a little extra sugar and perhaps almond extract in addition to the vanilla, but I have not tested these thoughts). These cookies are buttery and taste of toasted pecans, simple flavors are sometimes all …
Heather says: If you just can’t decide whether to make oatmeal or chocolate chip cookies this is the joyful union of both. These are a little chewy, a little soft, and a whole lot of chocolate. Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 cup all purpose flour …
Heather says: This is a great use for that half bag of dried cranberries leftover from Thanksgiving. Biscotti was originally created to be a sturdy baked good that would travel well; this was way before Tupperware. It’s a dunker’s delight and should be enjoyed with tea or coffee. Cool these completely before storing in a …
Heather says: Did you know that pudding doesn’t have to come from a box? No, I’m serious. On the difficulty scale I’d put it slightly above total n00b. That’s novice for those of you who have managed to retain your brains and don’t surf the web all day. I’m teasing, don’t get touchy. Ingredients: …
Hey ladies! I’m planning on baking some cookies and shipping them as Christmas gifts. I’m thinking I’ll make some chocolate cookies, chocolate no-bakes, and snickerdoodles. Do you think these will travel well? If not, can you give me some suggestions? Thanks! Signed, Cookie Monster’s Sister Ivy says: It’s true, some cookies travel better than others. …
Heather says: Thanks to everyone who entered last week’s giveaway. The winner, by random number generation is: Congratulations Stacy. The e-mail demanding kindly asking for your shipping address is from me, not some crazy stalker. Well, as long as it starts with Heather. Those of you who didn’t win can buy the CD for 15% off …
We know it seems like a stretch, but you really don’t need a box mix to bake brownies. In fact, you may already have everything on hand. Why not surprise a neighbor if you can’t eat a whole batch? It’s not like you’ll make an enemy offering chocolate. From Scratch Brownie Recipe [There’s a printable …
Ivy says: Let’s hear how your Thanksgiving went! Was it fabulous, or were there some mishaps? Mine was fab, since I went to my mom’s and all was taken care of. We brought a pie, which my cousin had brought down from Indianapolis (sugar cream pie, apparently you can only get them in Indy, unless …
Heather says: Last year from Thanksgiving to Christmas we posted a cookie recipe each day. This year we’re calling it Sweets for the Season and will be including some favorites from last year and new goodies such as fudge and candy. Stock your pantry with baking supplies and get ready to dive in. These recipes …
Ivy says: Well, it’s the big day! I hope we’ve helped you prepare for it. I hope you all have a wonderful day, whether you’re cooking for a houseful of people or you’re enjoying the day with just your immediate family. And if you’re not an American, happy Thursday! Heather and I are thankful today …