Recipes for Real Life
These Italian Orange Fig Cookies hold a special place in my recipe collection. Inspired by my stepmom’s holiday baking traditions, this gluten-free cookie quickly became a favorite among family and friends. Whether celebrating the season or preparing for a holiday cookie exchange, these cookies will surely delight. The dried figs and orange zest combination makes …
I have been making Peanut Butter Blossoms for as long as I can remember. These were one of the first cookies I ever made. Since I regularly made them growing up so it’s no surprise that they are the first cookie to come to mind for a holiday cookie exchange or any other occasion that …
If you’re like me and aren’t into the whole Valentine’s dinner out, you may be wondering what to do instead. Well, if you like sweets, you should definitely make up these Black & White cookies. They are so good. And you can share them at work, with family, friends and yep, even your valentine! …
Hands – on Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes 2 c sugar ½ c milk 3 Tbsp cocoa ½ c margarine or butter 1 tsp vanilla 3 Tbsp peanut butter 3 c dry oatmeal Cook sugar, milk, margarine and cocoa over medium heat until dissolved. Boil exactly one minute. Turn heat off and …
Hands-on Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 4 hours Makes about 3½ dozen ¾ c sugar 1 c butter, softened 3 oz cream cheese, softened 1 egg 1½ tsp vanilla 3 c all-purpose flour 1 c semisweet chocolate chips 2 Tbsp shortening Combine sugar, butter, cream cheese, egg and vanilla in large bowl. Beat at medium speed …