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Bake a Spring Cookie Bouquet

What a great way to bring some Spring to your table! You can make any sugar cookie into a cookie pop if you make them thick enough to hold the stick. I love the way these flower cookies look, but Easter egg cookie pops would be even easier to make. Lots of color & lots of fun for not much effort and not much money. These would make great gifts … [Read more...]

Mint Chocolate Chip Brownies (or Luck O’ the Irish Brownies)

The original name of this recipe is "Luck O' the Irish Brownies." I know St. Patrick's Day is passed, but this is such a gorgeous dessert/treat that I had to post it. You can serve it anytime, just call it something like Mint Chocolate Chip Brownies if you don't want it to sound like St. Patrick's Day. I could even see this as part of a Christmas … [Read more...]

A Truck Load of Snow Day Ideas

Here are some things to try if you have a snow day and the kids are bored.  I like the ping pong ball video a lot!Click title for link.  You can also click labels below this post for more ideas. … [Read more...]

Woman Bakes iPhone Cookies, Sells Them for $33 Each

Like to bake?  You might like to try making these cookies that look something like iPhones.  I don't know if you can get as much as this Japanese woman gets for them--$33 each.  But you could make something like them & change what people will pay.   Click title for link at IntoMobile to see the cookies and the article. … [Read more...]

Biscotti Toscani

Here's a wonderful biscotti recipe that's festive for Christmas time.  These are easy to make & keep well for about a week in an airtight tin.  They make great gifts or for entertaining.Click title for link at AllRecipes.  Click label below for more biscotti recipes. … [Read more...]

Christmas Eve Mice Candy Cookies

This little Christmas Eve Mouse sits on half of an Oreo cookie.  Make as many of these as you like using a Hershey's kiss as the head of each one.  Very cute.Click title for link at TasteOfHome. … [Read more...]

Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies

This is one of the most popular recipes at Cooking Light.  You can use regular size chocolate chips, but the nugget size make these cookies outstanding.Oatmeal and chocolate are good for your health too!  Have with a glass of cold milk or eggnog.Click title for link at CookingLight.  These freeze well & would make great gifts. … [Read more...]