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Teeny Tiny Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Lilliputian cookies are my standard chocolate chip, and they are a welcome addition to a child’s tea party. My little one cannot say his “L’s” yet, and he described these as “deyightful.” They remind me of that old-school cereal Cookie Crisp, but I’m sure these taste much better (although I wouldn’t recommend eating them […]

Posted 11 March 2011 | baked goods   cookies   dessert   kid stuff   vegetarian | Comments (3) Tagged: , ,

Meyer Lemon Sugar Cookies

When I find something ultra-seasonal and ephemeral at the market, I am very excited. Now I realize that an item’s rarity is defined by your geography, so some of you may be swimming in Meyer lemons, but in Wisconsin they are here for a brief time. Meyer lemons are a small golden yellow citrus, thought […]

Posted 04 March 2011 | baked goods   citrus   cookies   dessert   seasonal   vegetarian | Comments (22)

Iced Sugar Cookies: Treat Number Twelve

We had a brief spring-tease here last week. My kids and I enjoyed going outside in fleeces, and stomping around in the slush. However, we are Wisconsinites and we know that winter is far from over. In fact, it has already snowed again! Making these cookies was a nice way to spend the afternoon, and […]

Posted 23 February 2011 | baked goods   cookies   dessert   seasonal   winter holiday | Comments (7) Tagged: , , ,

Peanut Butter, Chocolate and Banana Chip Cookies (aka, Monkey Cookies): Treat Number Ten

I went out of town for a few days, and the night before I left I made these. I wanted to leave the boys a little something special to remind them that they should be thrilled when I get home, even if it means less tv and more broccoli. That’s not much of a price […]

Posted 21 January 2011 | baked goods   cookies   dessert   vegetarian   winter holiday | Comments (3)

Cowboy Cookies: Treat Number Eight

I couldn’t bring myself to bake for a few days after the lively parade of holiday treats, both created by myself and dropped off by neighbors. I simply paced around the kitchen, nibbling carrot sticks and drinking green smoothies. But before I knew it, a few sticks of butter had crept out of the fridge […]

Posted 29 December 2010 | baked goods   cookies   dessert   vegetarian   winter holiday | Comments (5) Tagged: , , ,