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Puttin’ on the Ritz

We are into the hot, steamy days of summer. Who feels like baking when temperatures are close to 90 degrees? Certainly not me. Once all chores were done and we had our fill of sunshine and heat, we took the fun in doors and got creative in the kitchen without heating things up. These no bake treats are the perfect combination of salty and sweet. Ritz Surprise Cookies Ingredients · 1 cup of hazelnut chocolate spread · Ritz crackers (these are light and buttery which work perfect for the finish of rich, dark chocolate) · 2 cups of dark chocolate [...]

By Joanne|2017-06-18T19:20:40-04:00June 18, 2017|cookies|Comments Off

Maple Coconut Macaroons

Last December was not the most festive time of the year for me. It was when I broke my wrist which among other things, put a huge damper on my holiday baking. It was during that time when Bobs Red Mill sent a surprise: Cake in a Crate. This is a truly novel idea of sending a recipe plus all ingredients needed to make a fantastic dessert or snack. I received the recipe for Maple Coconut Caramel Macaroons by Tieghan Gerard of the blog Half Baked Harvest. This was first on my list once the wrist healed enough to get [...]

By Joanne|2017-03-24T15:56:07-04:00March 24, 2017|Baking, cookies|Comments Off

Hemp Heart Chia Banana Oat Cookies

This was my first weekend back baking with this broken wrist situation. Not fun. It’s frustrating and slow going on the road to normal or as normal as it will ever be. I’m working on flexibility more so than strength. Physical therapy once per week is helping but daily exercises are most important. Running: Yes, I’m doing it. It can be painful at times and I have to run with the brace on in case I fall again. My pace is slow, very slow but I’m getting miles logged and as long as I feel I can run 26 then [...]

By Joanne|2017-02-12T18:44:22-05:00February 12, 2017|Baking, cookies|1 Comment

Seven Layer Bars

Nine days before Christmas and I broke my wrist. Still have cookies to make but that’s going to be tough. I’m right handed and as you might guess, I broke my right wrist. Never one to give up, I found a recipe really easy to make. Seven Layer Cookie Bars Makes 24 squares You will need; 13 x 9 baking pan. Preheat oven to 350 deg F 1/2 c margarine, melted 1 1/2 c graham cracker crumbs 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk *make sure it has the pull tab for opening if you are working with a broken limb [...]

By Joanne|2016-12-17T18:33:14-05:00December 17, 2016|cookies|2 Comments

Whole Wheat Honey Cookies

After getting back from one of my longer runs in this training cycle, I was craving cookies. Unfortunately, we don’t keep a lot of cookies in the house so if we want them, I make them. The question became (since it was all up to me), what kind of cookie did I want? The answer was clear once I perused the cupboard shelves. Something with honey! A bit about honey from Ole McDonald Farm: Honey is considered a low glycemic food source, but studies have shown that honey is well digested and performs as well as high glycemic index carbohydrates [...]

By Joanne|2016-07-30T17:50:11-04:00July 30, 2016|Baking, cookies|Comments Off

Soft Italian Cookies

This is an easy to make, impressive, cookie for mature tastes. You'll love this recipe! Makes approx. 2 dozen cookies Ingredients 1 large egg 1/3 + 3 TBS sugar 3/4 tsp anise extract 1/3 cup + 2 TBS canola oil 1/4 cup milk 2 cups + 2 TBS all purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder Glaze Ingredients 1 well rounded cup of powdered sugar 2 TBS milk 1 tsp lemon or vanilla extract Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment. Preheat oven to 350 deg. F Beat the egg, sugar and anise. Add [...]

By Joanne|2016-01-31T13:12:05-05:00January 31, 2016|cookies, cookies|Comments Off