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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: , , ,

Caramel Crunch: Treat Number Seven

I try to pretend I’m a high falutin’ foodie, with my fancy salts and rare grains. The truth is, I love recipes printed on the sides of cereal boxes–especially the kind that involve butter, sugar, and not much else. My sister-in-law made this a few years ago for the holidays, and I couldn’t stay out […]

Posted 23 December 2010 | dessert   vegetarian   winter holiday | Comments Off on Caramel Crunch: Treat Number Seven Tagged: , ,

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: , , , ,

Dark Chocolate Mint Brownies: Treat Number Five

To make up for the fussy fudge I gave you yesterday, here is a very simple recipe–you only need a single pot! The dark, fudgy  brownie is wrapped around a white peppermint center – a perfect combination if you adore mint. Dark Chocolate Mint Brownies from Everyday Food December 2006 1 stick unsalted butter 8 […]

Posted 20 December 2010 | baked goods   dessert   vegetarian   winter holiday | Comments Off on Dark Chocolate Mint Brownies: Treat Number Five Tagged: , , ,

Penuche Fudge: Treat Number Four

I didn’t mean to abandon you and your holiday treat needs. Treat number four was delayed by an unfortunate turn of events that left me with two treats that didn’t quite turn out, and NO BUTTER. I tried to find a treat that didn’t require butter, but then I came to my senses and went […]

Posted 19 December 2010 | dessert   vegetarian   winter holiday | Comments (1) Tagged: , ,