By Kristin Helwig
We are in full spring mode over here, and all I’m thinking about is the garden, and these beautiful lemon lavender cookies! They are so light and citrusy and the perfect little treat! I love to massage the zest and lavender buds into the sugar …
These homemade molasses cookies are perfectly soft and chewy on the inside, crackly tops with warm holiday spices in every bite. They stay soft for days and are sure to be an absolute favorite at any holiday party. Ingredients Directions In a stand mixer with …
They are a classic for a reason! Why change a good thing? With the holiday weekend coming up why not celebrate with a little ice cream treat!? Pressing the ice cream down with parchment and using a cookie cutter really helps ensures the round shape. …
These old fashioned cookies will transport you right back to your childhood. Crisp edges and chewy soft center. A touch of warm cinnamon and finished with an espresso glaze. Perfect to fill any cookie boxes this holiday season! Ingredients Oatmeal Cookies Espresso Icing Directions Start …
Looking for a ‘healthier’ cookie this holiday season? There’s no refined sugar and they are vegan! Made with all natural ingredients I’m obsessed with these. They are soft and chewy and great for breakfast, afternoon snack or dessert. Also perfect to dunk into a hot …
These little whoopie pies are fully embracing the fall season with so much apple. There’s reduced apple cider, apple butter, warm spices and then a luscious maple cream cheese filling. Reducing the cider really brings out the beautiful natural sweetness of the apples! Ingredients Maple …
Sweet buttery cookies with crunchy macadamia nuts and melt in your mouth white chocolate chips. But I added a spring twist with some freeze dried strawberries. They are soft and chewy in the center and crisp on the edges. Ingredients Directions Preheat the oven to …
These cookies will bring you right back to your childhood! The kids will just love them. They are exactly like the melt in your mouth sugar cookies from the grocery store but better, without all the preservatives. Sprinkled with crushed up Lucky Charms marshmallows they …
Fudgy rich crinkle cookies are always a holiday favorite and ready for any festive gathering. They are soft and chewy in the center and then rolled in a little powdered sugar and granulated sugar to make them crisp and cracked on the outside. Plus look …
Let the holidays baking begin! To me there is nothing cozier than on a snowy winter morning lighting some candles and making a big hot cup of coffee, and taking two minutes to enjoy it to myself before I start the day. The gingerbread is …
Just like your classic snickerdoodle but studded with white chocolate chips. They just melt right into the cookie. Chewy and soft in the center and slightly crisp on the edges, with the crackly cinnamon sugar exterior. DID YOU MAKE THIS WHITE CHOCOLATE CHIP SNICKERDOODLE COOKIES? …
Whats better than oatmeal chocolate chip cookies?? Brown butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookies! The brown butter truly just takes it to the next level. It brings such a nuttiness and toasty flavor that elevates the oatmeal and vanilla. The edges are crisp and the center …
Well here’s a fun little baking project to do with the kids for St. Patricks day coming up! They are sweet, buttery chewy little sugar cookies with a little added green sugar on top. Why not be festive for the holiday?! Ingredients 1/2 cup unsalted …
Cookies…for breakfast?! Sounds exciting right?! Well these are the perfect little snacks to grab when you’re in a rush out the door. Make them for the week and keep them in the fridge. No refined sugar and all whole healthy ingredients to keep you full …
Classics are sometimes always the best, aren’t they?! These are some of the first cookies I learned to bake when I was a kid and they have been around ever since. Santa would definitely approve! Put a plate of these out on Christmas Eve and …
These cookies are super soft and chewy with a little vanilla and almond extract in them giving them the extra rich sweetness. Topped with any edible flowers you can find in the garden or bouquet! They make the perfect treat for any occasion. I grew …
I have been in search of a great shortbread recipe for a long time. I love it sometimes in the morning with my coffee or tea or just after a meal. These are light and buttery and not too sweet. I added a touch of …
Yes vegan! If anyone knows me they know that I love my dairy, butter, cheese, cream all of it. But over the holidays I was making some cookies and have a couple family and friends that are living the vegan life and it inspired me …
Look how fun and festive these are!! They are super easy to make and come together in a flash. You can use any cookie cutters you have just make sure the inner shape is small enough and there is enough cookie to hold the the …
Tis the season to share the love of baking! I’m excited to share my 2019 holiday cookie box! It’s got a couple classics and a couple newer ones. From Pecan Cinnamon Shortbread to Pistachio and the easiest peanut butter cookie recipe ever! Sharing a box …
I have had some technical problems with my site lately so it has been down. Sorry for those who have been trying to go on. It’s been tough but it’s back up and running, and should be great now! Anyways I have sooo many herbs …
It’s officially the holiday season!! This is my twist at making America’s favorite cookie. Who doesn’t love Oreos? The peppermint just makes it that much more special for any holiday party! It was snowing outside here, I had candles lit and listening to christmas …
So it’s officially fall!!! Bring on the sweater weather, comfort food, beautiful colored leaves, jewel toned everything, apples and all the pumpkins. Once that first leaf falls I can’t wait for all the fall fun. It’s a little crisp outside here and there is …
With the holidays coming up and magic in the air, it’s time to make some christmas cookies for the cookie exchange or party. These melt in your mouth and the dough is like mint chocolate chip ice cream. Just a hint of mint and …
These little desserts are heaven on earth, the texture, flavor and cloud-like color are perfect for a special get together or a late night dessert. They just melt in your mouth between the floral notes of rose water and the sweetness of the chocolate …
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!! I’m celebrating by making these little French treats with an Irish cream. I absolutely love macarons, and the fact that you can make them any flavor you wish is even more fun. These are also a gluten-free treat only made …
I am in love with lavender! I love baking with it, lotions, essential oils, the flowers, candles, and how can you beat that smell?! Clearly, my whole wedding revolved around herbs and especially lavender. It just makes me happy, everything about it. I always have it …
Happy holidays and cookie season!! This is my favorite time of the year. Everywhere you go it smells like Christmas  trees and with their sparkling lights there is just a certain magic in the air. I love to make all kinds of cookies and this is …
I absolutely love anything almond and especially almond cookies! These are just amazing so butter and flaky, and the green tea ice cream adds just that little something special. If you don’t prefer green tea you can always substitute, be creative! The options are endless!! …
Happy fall!! My favorite time of the year! I made these the other day when we went to the Brewer game for tailgating, and they got taken into the game by the pocketful. They are chewy and delicious and pack full of all those favorite fall …