Category Archives: Cookies

Ruby Snap Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

Posted on December 2, 2016 by Vanalee

Ruby Snap is a fun and fabulous cookie place in Salt Lake- I found this recipe on ksl.com. I post a photo when I make them… • 1/2 cup butter, softened •3/4 cup sugar •1/2 cup packed brown sugar •1 … Continue reading →

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Soft Pumpkin Gingersnap Cookies

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Vanalee

I found the recipe for these yummy cookies at Two Peas and Their Pod. They are so good! Ingredients: ½ cup of butter, at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar, plus more for rolling the cookies ½ cup of pumpkin … Continue reading →

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Cookie Monster’s Famous Sugar Cookie Dough Recipe

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Vanalee

When Ally and James were little we collected a series of Sesame Street books from the grocery store. There was a new one each week for several weeks. At the time I thought this was the best sugar cookie recipe … Continue reading →

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Genie Grandma’s Sugar Cookies

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Vanalee

So be warned…I have only made this recipe once and they turned out very dry, as in they were little Hockey Pucks! Now, that could be attributed to my poor cooking skills when I was in my twenties or it … Continue reading →

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Melinda Colton’s Sugar Cookies

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Vanalee

Cream Together: 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 cup butter 1-8 ounce package cream cheese Add: 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg 3 1/2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Chill dough for one hour. … Continue reading →

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New York Times-Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted on August 22, 2015 by Vanalee

I haven’t tried these yet! I’ll report back when I do. I found this recipe at NYT Cooking. INGREDIENTS 2 cups minus 2 tablespoons (8 1/2 ounces) cake flour 1 ⅔ cups (8 1/2 ounces) bread flour 1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder 1 … Continue reading →

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Dixie’s Sugar Cookies

Posted on June 14, 2015 by Vanalee

Ruth’s friend, Dixie, has an amazing party every year to decorate Valentine sugar cookies. One of the amazing things is how many hundreds of these it appears that she makes. The other amazing thing is that the party is an … Continue reading →

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S’mores Bars

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Vanalee

I found this recipe on I Heart Naptime. I made it a few weeks ago for a group and it was a hit. I made a few adjustments to the recipe and added some suggestions that made the process easier … Continue reading →

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Nicole’s Energy Bites

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Vanalee

1 cup oats 1/2 cup ground flaxseed 1/2 cup mini dark chocolate chips 1 cup flaked coconut 1/3 cup honey 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup peanut butter Combine the honey, vanilla and peanut butter until smooth. Combine the dry ingredients. … Continue reading →

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Whoopie Pies

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Vanalee

Today I found this new cook book. It sounds like something fun to do with my grandchildren. And as much as I love making cupcakes and I always will this will be a new and fun way to explore our … Continue reading →

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