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Baked Chocolate Old-Fashioned Doughnuts

Doughnuts

Let’s talk doughnuts. To be honest, they’ve always been something that I could take or leave and not really miss out on. I went years before ever actually grabbing a doughnut hole out of the little box from Dunkin’ Donuts. And even longer before finally trying the chocolate glazed doughnut holes (mostly because they were …

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Elvis Puppy Chow

Snacks

This recipe has me All Shook Up.  And you know what? That’s All Right. I can guarantee that, pretty soon, this recipe will be Stuck on You as well. All right, all right. Done with the Elvis puns for now. Let’s get down to business. This puppy chow is addictive. Now, that’s not hard to believe when you take into account how …

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Honey and Blood Orange Loaf

Quickbreads and Loaf Cakes

It’s a new year, which means I get to share a bunch of whole new bakes! That’s not to say that I’ve completely abandoned cookie making (there are two biscotti recipes that I’ve got stored away to share and a requested recipe or two that I need to get working on), but it means that …

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Orange, Pear, and Cranberry Jammie Dodgers

Cookies Sandwich Cookie Shortbread

These Jammie Dodgers were born out of my love for Doctor Who (because what Whovian doesn’t remember or love the scene where the Eleventh Doctor tries to ward off the Daleks with a Jammie Dodger?!), my love for winter fruits, and my love of all things British. Funnily enough, I never had a Jammie Dodger while …

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Peppermint Mocha Sandwich Cookies

Cookies Sandwich Cookie

I worked at Starbucks for nearly five years as a barista. The holiday season was always the best. Let me tell you, from November to December, there is never a time where it doesn’t feel like Christmas is just around the corner. The holidays are all around you from the decor to the merchandise to …

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Orange Gingerbread Snowballs

Cookies

The holidays are coming up fast, and despite the fact that I finally have weekends again and time to focus on the important things like baking and writing that kind of fell to the wayside while I was working full months at a time, somehow I still feel underprepared for the holidays.  After a week, …

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Pecan Pie Cookies

Cookies

Thanksgiving is coming up in just a couple of short weeks.  While my Pumpkin & Cranberry Biscotti, Apple Pie Cookies, and Pumpkin Pie cookies are the perfect twist cookies to bring to any family gathering or Friendsgiving celebration, these Pecan Pie Cookies are just another great option of something with classic flavors in a new, handheld form. The almond …

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Hot Toddy Shortbread Cookies

Cookies Shortbread

As the weather starts to drop, it’s not surprising to feel a tickle at the back of the throat or a bit of congestion.  One of my favorite remedies for a sore throat has become the Hot Toddy.  The hot water, whiskey, lemon, and honey combination is just perfectly soothing.  I always like to take …

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Peanut Butter Monster Cookies

Cookies

I feel like the idea of Monster Cookies has become so familiar that there should be a great story out there to explain just how they got their name.  I know they seem to take their inspiration from the popular trail mix made with peanuts, M&Ms, and raisins–the kind labelled “Monster” on the shelves at …

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Buckwheat Peanut Butter and Banana Shortbread - stack - cinnamon - honey

Buckwheat Peanut Butter & Banana Shortbread Cookies

Biscuit Cookies Shortbread

First, there were the Fluffernutter Cookies.  Now, there are these Buckwheat Peanut Butter and Banana Shortbread Cookies.  Apparently I just like to throw the flavors of my favorite peanut butter-based sandwiches into cookie form. I just can’t help it.  Where the Fluffernutter Cookies were heavily inspired by a nostalgia-inciting sandwich, these take after one of …

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