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by Kelly J. Larson Behold my new favorite cookie, apparently — I have made 96 of them in the past two days and plan to create several more next week. Who can resist a homemade caramel topped shortbread thumbprint cookie drizzled with chocolate? The recipe is from my first food blogger crush, Mel’s Kitchen Cafe, […]

by Kelly J. Larson Monster cookies have become a favorite of mine in the past few years. My friend, Judy, shared her recipe and I am pretty sure she’s turned me into a Cookie Monster, since I have made these awesome cookies into more color combinations than I can count.Judy has been baking her monster […]

by Kelly J. Larson Today I made “specialty cookies,” my daughter Lindsey’s favorite. Ever since Lindsey was a little girl, she has called them specialty cookies instead of the long name of Coconutty Oatmeal Chocolate Pecan Cookies. These are the ultimate comfort cookie for our family, including my husband who says he doesn’t like nuts. […]

by Kelly J. Larson My daughter’s Cinco de Mayo themed baby shower is coming up and I get to bake all the desserts. The big challenge is to narrow down options because my brain is disorganized with a ton of ideas that would be awesome. I get carried away and go sliiiiightly overboard. I’ve been […]

by Kelly J. Larson Do you believe in magic? What about Magic Cookie Bars, also known as Hello Dollys and sometimes Seven Layer Bars — except mine just have six? It is nothing short of magical when someone who doesn’t consider herself or himself a baker, and she or he can grab a few ingredients, […]

by Kelly J. Larson Butterfly shaped spritz cookies with M&M candy wings make such beautiful, buttery treats.  The cheerful, fluttering icon can brighten springtime events including baby showers, bridal showers, New Beginnings, Mother’s Day and more. I’m a huge fan of M&M cookies because of the multitude of options that add the right festive pop […]

When you want to make a statement with color in a cookie, nothing is as satisfying and fun to bake as Monster Cookies. I have created more color combinations on practically every occasion to coordinate with a variety of themes than you can imagine and the best part is they taste so good too. I […]

Give me all the coconut, please! Here’s another recipe with coconut for you, so tender, chewy and full-on coconutty. I am in love. You will be too if you’re keen on coconut. Coconut Macaroons 14 ounce bag (5-1/3 cups) flaked sweetened coconut 2/3 cup sugar 6 tablespoons flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 egg whites 1 […]

Toasted Coconut Blondie Bars with butterscotch chips are cake-like with a soft, buttery texture. I volunteered to take treats to my son’s school today for a staff cookie exchange as the “bars” category had an opening on Signup Genius. I baked them last week and put them in the freezer, then thawed and delivered the […]

Gloomy, chilly weather today has me longing for sunshine, so I baked Island Cookies, a favorite recipe from my Nestle Toll House Cookbook that I hope you’ll enjoy. Island Cookies 1-2/3 cups all purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon […]