Category Archives: Cookies

Sparkler Cookies!

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Jen P

We first tried out this cookie recipe last year and it has been a family favorite ever since.   I love that you can easily adapt it to whatever the current holiday colors are and have a quick festive treat.  It … Continue reading →

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Valentine Cookies

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Jen P

A small glimpse of things around our house: We have been busy making our traditional valentine cookies to take to our various teachers letting them know we love that they are willing to put time into our lessons each week. … Continue reading →

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Nut Free No Bake Groundhog Day Treats!

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Jen P

For Groundhogs day we made a fun little treat.  Pop up groundhog cookies like the ones found on She Knows Food & Recipes. In order for it to be safe for my munchkins I had to make them nut free.  … Continue reading →

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“Pretty Cookies”

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Jen P

It was recently brought to my attention that my blog is missing a family classic. What has become known as our “pretty cookie” recipe. This recipe was sought out because I wanted a cookie to take places that looked good.  … Continue reading →

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Bailey’s Healthy Cookie

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Jen P

Today I am sharing a family recipe I found when in Denver last summer visiting my Aunt.  This is a GREAT snack for mid morning or afternoon.  It isn’t super sweet like a real cookie and with the oats and … Continue reading →

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Chinese New Year

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Jen P

Did you have a great Chinese New Year yesterday?  We celebrated in a fairly impromptu style.  I had a chicken teryiaki recipe I was anxious to try out and Sunday seemed the perfect day since we wouldn’t be able to … Continue reading →

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Candy Cane Crinkle Cookies

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Jen P

This recipe comes just in time for some fun holiday baking!  I found it at Lauren’s Latest.  The base is the same as in the lemon cookies I featured HERE.  This recipe is a great one to let the munchkins … Continue reading →

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Orange Creamsicle cookies

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Jen P

Here’s another fun spring/summer dessert for you to try! Orange Creamsicle Cookies adapted from: The girl who ate everything 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour 3/4 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 … Continue reading →

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Lemon Crinkles

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Jen P

Did anyone celebrate National Doughnut day?  Since we couldn’t got out Dad took pity on us and brought the doughnuts to us.  There were lots of smiles to be had! When life hands you lemons you make lemonade right?  Or … Continue reading →

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May Day cookies!

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Jen P

Did you celebrate?  Maybe leave someone a special treat to make their day? I think for Woody the highlight was knocking on someones door and RUNNING away! His smile as he ran back to the car was worth everything! I … Continue reading →

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