Turmeric Shortbread Cookies – a simple recipe with a sophisticated twist. Turmeric tea gives this shortbread lovely fall colors and wonderful flavor (and even a little nutrition). Enjoy this shortbread with a glass of tea or coffee. I love shortbread. It’s so simple and so good. Flaky, buttery cookies that go well with a cup… Continue reading Turmeric Shortbread Cookies
Chocolate mocha mummies are a fun Halloween treat for adults. These soft butter cookies are so packed with flavor, it’s hard to stop at one. A few years ago I saw some cute gingerbread mummy cookies in a bakery and I’ve been thinking about making a chocolate version ever since. I wanted to make these… Continue reading Chocolate mocha mummies
These may look like ordinary chocolate chip cookies but don’t be deceived. Espresso powder gives these cookies caramelly flavor and a little caffeine kick! This recipe makes only 30 espresso chocolate chip cookies – perfect for single adults or parents who want a treat for themselves. I’ve been wanting chocolate chip cookies lately. Real ones… Continue reading espresso chocolate chip cookies
Chocolate cherry madeleines are light, buttery cookies – perfect with a cup of tea. Sweet cherry and dark chocolate merge together in these extraordinary treats! It seems many people have only had these cookies at Starbucks. Sadly their version is not very true to the French cookie. Madeleines are really buttery sponge cakes. Like meringues,… Continue reading Chocolate cherry madeleines
Made these absolutely addictive cardamom tea leaf cookies with Numi organic cardamom pu-erh tea. Yes, you really do add the tea leaves to the dough. And yes, you will need to join tea-drinkers anonymous once you’ve tried these! About a month ago I went to see the new Black Panther movie with a friend. We… Continue reading cardamom tea leaf cookies
Coconut adds texture and flavor to these tangy lime cookies. Roll Coconut Lime cookies in decorator sugar for a tea time treat or roll out and cut into fun shapes for the kids. A few weeks ago a friend of mine made me a Godzilla cookie cutter with his 3-D printer. How cool is that?… Continue reading Coconut Lime cookies
Peanut butter whoopie pies – soft chocolate cakes stuffed with peanut butter marshmallow filling. They’re a wonderful treat with a funny name. I grew up in the Northeast near Amish country. The Amish make a wonderful treat with a funny name – whoopie pies. Traditional whoopie pies are two dark chocolate cakes with large amounts… Continue reading Peanut butter whoopie pies
Moose Palmiers are a fun treat for the kids. Embellish store bought palmiers for a quick party treat or decorate homemade ones. Becky is coming home from college tonight. I haven’t seen her since I left for Cambodia so I’m really excited. She’s also bringing her boyfriend. I’ve not met him yet so there’s that… Continue reading Moose Palmiers
Ghost meringues are an easy treat. Make a batch for your Halloween party. Halloween is coming. It’s always fun to see the kids in their costumes. I miss making costumes for my kids. I realized pretty early that homemade costumes were cheaper than store-bought. And, the costumes I made were more sturdy so my kids… Continue reading Ghost Meringues
Just a small amount of Numi organic matcha tea gives these Green Tea Chocolate Sugar Cookies natural green color and unique flavor. These cookies go great with afternoon tea or are a fun way to sneak in some antioxidants into your lunch box. A few days ago, I watched Bad Moms. It portrays how we… Continue reading Green Tea Chocolate Sugar Cookies
