cookies

Happy St. Patrick’s Day

Ooops. I burned these cookies. But they still tasted good. Mistakes happen in baking – don’t let them deter you from trying. :) Happy St. Patrick’s Day, everyone. Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe source: The Family Kitchen 3/4 cup butter, at room temperature 2 3/4…

Rainbow & Cloud Cookies

I will admit: sometimes I just want to bake cute things. I got this cloud and rainbow cookie cutter for Christmas and couldn’t wait to use it! Usually I find cutout cookies to be incredibly tedious — a task that should be reserved only for…

Thin and Crispy Oatmeal Cookies

Let’s talk about leaveners, baby. One of the many things that I love about America’s Test Kitchen is that they often educate you about why your ingredients do what they do. To acheive a thin, crisp cookie, using two leaveners is recommended. Counterintuitive, don’t you…

Homemade Thin Mints

Thin Mints are the best selling Girl Scout cookie (and it’s no wonder why!). Thin Mints are my second favorite and I always, always have to eat them frozen (they somehow taste more minty and more delicious that way). Homemade Thin Mints Recipe source: bakingbites.com…

Homemade Tagalongs

It’s Girl Scout cookie season! Unfortunately for me, I don’t know any Girl Scouts and haven’t had the chance to order any cookies this year. My favorite Girl Scout cookie is the Tagalong (which should come as no surprise given that it’s a combination of…