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Butterscotch Cookies with Browned Butter Frosting: Treat Number Six

These cookies are soft and cake-like, and the frosting is incredible. My friend Lisa brought these to me after I had my first baby, and they were just the sweet treat I needed. Lisa remembers her mom making these cookies all the time growing up. If you don’t make these cookies, keep the frosting recipe […]

Posted 22 December 2010 | baked goods   cookies   dessert   vegetarian   winter holiday | Comments (2) Tagged: , , , ,

Brown Sugar Whole Wheat Shortbread: Treat Number Three

On the third day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: Brown Sugar Whole Wheat Shortbread. And then he ate it all. Seriously. I made this yesterday afternoon. When I peeled back the foil today this is what I found. A few more minutes, and I would have been taking pictures of crumbs. I […]

Posted 10 December 2010 | baked goods   cookies   dessert   vegetarian   winter holiday | Comments (1) Tagged: , , ,

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Pretzel Cookies

I know, it’s been awhile since I gave you a treat. I have a secret–I was a vegan for six weeks! Not a full-on throw my leather sneakers in the trash vegan, but I did eat an exclusively plant-based diet. No meat, no milk, no eggs, no cheese, and no (sniff) butter. I’ve had a […]

Posted 21 November 2010 | baked goods   cookies   dessert   kid stuff | Comments (16) Tagged: , , ,

Chipless Chocolate Chip Cookies

Accidents happen, and sometimes they are a good thing. I inadvertantly created these while making a different recipe – but they turned out well, so I thought I’d share. These cookies have the nutty taste of browned butter, and the swirly look of marbled brownies. When they cool, there is a little layer of chocolate in […]

Posted 26 October 2010 | baked goods   cookies   dessert   vegetarian | Comments (3) Tagged: , ,

Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies

Note: If you found your way here from www.babble.com, welcome! If you didn’t, then please visit and read my essay about, you guessed it, cookies! If you haven’t figured it out already, I adore cookies. They are my favorite treat (and occasional breakfast.) They’re the perfect food (if nutritional value is not a consideration). You […]

Posted 06 October 2010 | baked goods   comfort food   cookies   dessert   kid stuff | Comments (3)