These Thin Mint Rice Krispie Treats are a fun twist on the classic, and a great way to use up those cookies you stashed in the freezer. Plus, they’re topped with chocolate… you can’t go wrong! Does anyone else out there still have Girl Scout cookies left? We bought so, so many (25 boxes, oof),…
Thin Mint Truffles
It’s that time of year again. Girl Scout cookie time. Did you know the Girl Scouts are actually only allowed to sell their cookies a certain time of year? I guess limiting the availability of cookies makes people so look forward to them that when cookie time comes around they buy an absurd amount of…
Frosted Candy Cane Blondies
It seems like Nick’s entire family was born in December! In the first two weeks of this month, we celebrated 5 family birthdays– including Nick’s. That’s a lot of partying. Nick’s grandma was celebrating a milestone birthday this year– 80 years young!– so the family arranged a big party for her and all her friends….
Andes Mint Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Guys!!!! CHRISTMAS COOKIES!! Pretty much the best thing ever, right?! Five years ago, I had my first Christmas away from home. My sister and I were living in Florida and it was just two of us. We went to the movies, got Chinese food, and then spent the whole night making batch after batch of…
Mint Oreo Cookies ‘n Cream Ice Cream
So I finally got around to doing something I’ve been meaning to do for MONTHS! Well actually, for over a year. I made homemade ice cream! I got the ice cream maker attachment for my KitchenAid mixer for my wedding shower, ages ago. I was SOOO excited to make ice cream… and then Nick killed…
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…
Chocolate Mint Chip Cookies
These Chocolate Mint Chip Cookies are decadent and fudgy, with a cool peppermint twist. They are perfect for your holiday cookie exchange! My Christmas cards have been sealed and sent, my tree is trimmed, the house is decorated. Next on the holiday agenda? Baking cookies! Thanks in part to Pinterest, I have about 1,001 cookie…
