Tag Archives: cookies

Mardi Gras Macarons

Posted on February 12, 2018 by HelenFern

Tomorrow is Mardi Gras, French for Fat Tuesday. It is the day of preparation for the fasting for Ash Wednesday (which is Valentine’s day this year). The foods eaten are rich and full of fat and eggs and dairy – … Continue reading →

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Lavender Shortbread Cookies

Posted on December 19, 2017 by HelenFern

I love lavender and I love shortbread cookies.  So lets put them together!  Although they are not diet friendly, one of them (if you can stop there) is totally delicious!

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Annual Cookie Exchange Part III

Posted on December 18, 2017 by HelenFern

Can you believe Christmas is next week? This will be our last party for this year, but all these cookies (and anymore you want to add) will stay on the Cookie Exchange page! Thank you to everyone that has shared! … Continue reading →

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Annual Cookie Exchange Party – Part II

Posted on December 11, 2017 by HelenFern

Let’s Keep These Cookies Coming! Are you ready to start baking those Christmas cookies?  I love to make a lot and share them with my neighbors and the people I work with – Not to mention my family loves them!  … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies – Gluten Free

Posted on September 20, 2017 by HelenFern

What could be better in this cool fall weather than some warm pumpkin cookies and milk?  These are gluten free, but you can use regular baking flour as well. Click here for directions to cooking the pumpkin (fresh is always … Continue reading →

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National Cookie Day and Link up

Posted on December 2, 2016 by HelenFern

This Sunday is National Cookie Day!  These little treats have been around for centuries!  The word cookie comes from the Dutch word, “koekie”, which means little cake.  Most of the original cookies weren’t as sweet as our modern versions because sugar … Continue reading →

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Ice Cream Sandwich Bites

Posted on March 30, 2016 by HelenFern

Staying with the small bite desserts, how about cookies and ice cream and just a bite or two?  Well then, today’s treat is: How does chocolate and cherry chip sound?  Or chocolate dipped?  Better yet, Peanut Butter and Jelly?  Want … Continue reading →

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Sunday What’s for Dinner – Link Party!

Posted on January 3, 2016 by HelenFern

It’s 2016 – A brand new year with fresh adventures awaiting!  Join us for our first “Sunday What’s for Dinner” party~ The more the merrier! It’s Sunday afternoon and you hear – “What’s for Dinner?” We’ve all heard it – and … Continue reading →

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Sharing Cookies

Posted on December 12, 2015 by HelenFern

Part of the fun with Christmas cookies are the cookie exchange parties and sharing the treats with loved ones and friends.  I remember going to a cookie exchange with 20 other women.  I went a way with a treasure trove … Continue reading →

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Coconut Chocolate Chip Macaroons

Posted on December 9, 2015 by HelenFern

These cookies combine two great flavors – coconut and chocolate.  My biggest problem with these was to NOT eat them while I was baking! And they’re gluten free!

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