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Oatmeal shortbread squares with salted caramel chips

Posted on March 31, 2017 by

New product the best thing to happen to baking since chocolate chips were invented! When I am grocery shopping, I try to restrain myself. You know, only buy what’s on my list, get everything in one pass through the store … Continue reading →

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Chewy Chai-Spiced Cookies

Posted on November 29, 2016 by

A grown-up cookie that’s packed with flavour I’ve always loved snickerdoodle-type cookies and can’t believe how many variations of this classic recipe there are out of there. When I thought about creating a new, slightly ‘grown up’ cookie for my … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Macaroon Nests

Posted on April 2, 2015 by

This no-bake, fibre-rich, gluten-free confection almost qualifies as a healthy treat. I loved making macaroons (not to be confused with pillowy French macarons) as a little kid, particularly because I could execute this recipe independently, since the oven wasn’t needed. … Continue reading →

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Russian Tea Cakes

Posted on February 3, 2014 by

More cookie-like than cake, these buttery, melt-in-your-mouth treats are known by many names, including snowball cookies, polvorones and Mexican wedding cakes. I’ve also seen them served up often as popular Christmas cookies in North America. Whatever their name and true origin, … Continue reading →

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Mini peanut butter-chocolate-banana cookie sandwiches with chocolate ganache

Posted on February 7, 2013 by

Miniature versions of many foods are more than just cute to look at; they’re a fun way to enjoy a variety of tastes in a meal without overindulging. I love these little cookie sandwiches that are simple to make and … Continue reading →

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Mini ginger cookie sandwiches with salted caramel frosting

Posted on February 6, 2013 by

These old fashioned chewy ginger cookies are my go-to cookie recipe. While they are awesome on their own, squishing a layer of salted caramel frosting between two miniature-sized cookies makes for an even more delicious treat. You could use any … Continue reading →

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