Almond extract gives these classic coconut macaroons a festive twist. Drizzled in chocolate, they are perfect for your holiday cookie exchange! Well, this past month has gone by in a flash! Between having a baby who is growing way too fast, the holidays, a vacation to the East coast, and having the hubby home for…
Hot Cocoa Cookies
Marshmallows, semi-sweet and white chocolate chips stud these perfectly chewy cookies that have hot cocoa mix baked right into the dough. Add them to your Christmas baking list! Merry Christmas Eve and Happy 12th Day of Christmas Cookies! On the 12th day of cookies, my oven gave to me: Twelve Hot Cocoa Cookies, Eleven Classic…
12 Days of Christmas Cookies: Classic Spritz Cookies
Since I am stuffed to the gills with cookies, today’s post comes from my sister, Jaki! 12 batches of cookies in 25 days is a big task to take on, even for a fatkidinside sister of mine. So, being the kind, caring, concerned sister that I am, I decided to take one for the team…
Fruitcake Cookies
These Fruitcake Cookies are a fun twist on a holiday classic! Filled with lots of fruit and nuts, plus a hint of cinnamon, they are always a hit! Last year at Christmastime, we had just barely moved to Mississippi. Our new next door neighbors brought us these cookies and they were so good, I’ve been…
12 Days of Christmas Cookies: Smoked Sea Salt and Almond Shortbread
I spent 22 hours in a car yesterday with Nick, the dog, way too much luggage, and a bucket of cookies. Thirteen states, 4 tanks of gas, 3 fast food stops and hundreds (thousands?) of Christmas songs. Today I am, to say the least, a little tired. So I’m keeping it short and sweet! I’ve…
12 Days of Christmas Cookies: Anise Cookies
I feel like I’ve said every cookie is my favorite Christmas cookie. I must just really love cookies (well, duh) because these are one of my very favorites as well! Anise is definitely a love it or hate it flavor and I love it. If you’ve ever had any kind of Italian cookies, you’ve probably…
Candy Cane Cookies
These Candy Cane Cookies are the perfect holiday peppermint treat. Studded with Andes Peppermint Crunch Baking Chips and a secret ingredient to make them extra soft and delicious! Ok, we have a problem. I have found the best cookies in the entire world. Why is this a problem? Because I CAN’T. STOP. EATING THEM. I…
12 Days of Christmas Cookies: Peanut Butter and Jelly Thumbprints
We’re halfway there! Can you believe it? Six batches of cookies doesn’t really sound like a lot, but when you bake and eat six batches of cookies, boy is it ever! But I think I can stand to eat a few more before the season’s out. I’ve always been intrigued by jam thumbprint cookies. They’re…
