Whew–we made it!! Happy Epiphany! I get why the author saved the drummers for last: 1. by the time you’re done with this list, you want a bit of fanfare…and 2. nothing grabs your attention like a good drum corps! And with that fanfare, on this 12th Cookie, I’m resharing my favorite cookie recipe: My … Continue reading 12 Cookies of Christmas, Day 12
I think of all the new cookies I tried recently, these are my favorite. It’s really hard to go wrong with a nice creamy shortbread cookie and this one has a hint of lemon at the very end. It will definitely lift your spirits, whether you’re at home, at work, or avoiding 11 pipers piping! … Continue reading 12 Cookies of Christmas, Day 11
Do you know what is better than Lords a’ Leaping? Cookies, but also: puppies! And I would feel remiss if I didn’t post something for the pupcicles in your life. Below is an easy recipe that will have you handing cookies out to all the dogs in your life. I created it for my darling … Continue reading 12 Cookies of Christmas, Day 10
Happy New Year! Don’t worry–I didn’t have so much champers last night/this morning to forget that I owe you a cookie recipe. I also knew I should get this done before I start my NYD black eye peas and full day of lounging on the couch, working my way through last night’s left overs (you … Continue reading 12 Cookies of Christmas, Day 9
You know, I always wondered when you got 8 maids a’milking, did that include the cows? Or was it just the maidens and you had to supply the cows (or goats or sheep or almonds or whatever you wanted to milk)? Regardless of what kind you enjoy, today’s cookie is delicious with milk. They are … Continue reading 12 Cookies of Christmas, Day 8
Okay, okay…I have to admit that of all the birds in this song, the swans are the ones I would happily accept. Never mind the fact that living in NYC, I don’t have a pond nor the space to build one big enough for seven of them! The next best solution? Cookies! At first glance, … Continue reading 12 Cookies of Christmas, Day 7
Happy Boxing Day! The brief hiatus in cookies was brought to you by “holy shit, I gotta finishing shopping/wrapping/baking/shipping/cleaning for Christmas.” And yesterday there was completely too much rum cake consumption and watching movies napping. But I feel like I’m still on track to get you all the recipes by Epiphany and chalk up my … Continue reading 12 Cookies of Christmas, Day 6
On the 5th Day of Christmas, my true love gave to me….5 golden rings! Oh c’mon, I can’t argue that you should accept cookies in lieu of golden rings. What I can give you for Day 5 is a delightful little cookie that will complement your golden rings nicely. You’re welcome. I was first introduced … Continue reading 12 Days of Christmas, Day 5
Okay, this is for the birds. Or perhaps I should say: this is four the calling birds?!?! No? Okay, okay–I’ll stick to the baking. Today’s cookie is an iced oatmeal cookie. Perfect for those people who love to pick the raisins out of their oatmeal raisin cookies. And I have to admit that since finding … Continue reading 12 Cookies of Christmas, Day 4
On the 3rd day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…bikkies. Which is Australian for biscuits, or as the heathen Yanks call them: cookies. Today’s cookie is the ANZAC Bikkie, which is probably not a traditional Christmas cookie, but they’re delicious and now that I have a new oven, I’m actually able to make … Continue reading 12 Cookies of Christmas, Day 3
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