Cookies and Crackers

Salted Chocolate Caramel Shortbread

This cookie of chocolate, caramel and shortbread is irresistible! Salted Chocolate Caramel Shortbread To make this even easier, I bought a 5lb block of caramel like a crazy lady. I’ll use it all this season, I’m sure. Our choice shop for so many speciality items is King Arthur Flour. Two ingredients in this recipe, Peter’s […]

Bacon Double Cheese Crackers

BACON! Who can resist the combination of bacon and cheese? Crispy bacon, blue and cheddar cheese make these little morsels a yummy start to any gathering. Save time and make them a day ahead and have them ready for the oven when guests arrive. Ingredients: 8 pieces of bacon, cooked and crumbled – save 2 pieces

Christmas Cookie Day

THIS PART IS REALLY GOING TO BE FUN… OLD TIME RADIO THEATER! EVERY CHRISTMAS! Stay tuned for our 12 days of Christmas! Today is Christmas Cookie Day! Christmas Cookie Day! While I was sitting here putting this post together, I was thinking about all of the baking we’ve done and all of the cookies we’ve made over

Pumpkin {Sweet Potato} Spice Bars

We have been enjoying a quieter week, finishing up some projects, and starting new ones. The family is coming into town and plans need to be made for the Christmas season, it’s all going to go by so fast, as usual – trying to enjoy every bit of the season as it comes! Pumpkin (Sweet

Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies

  One of the tricky things with whole wheat is how to exchange white flour out. This recipe works great – you can use hard white wheat such as Prairie Gold with this, or soft white wheat. NO white flour! We use freshly milled flour.  Preheat oven to 375 degrees In a large mixer: 1

Strawberry Crumb Bars

Shortbread is a true tea and coffee treat! Whenever I mix shortbread with strawberries, I always think of My Fair Lady… “Those strawberry tarts are first rate. I wonder where Mrs. Pierce gets them?” Strawberry Crumb Bars The Recipe Grease a 9″ x 9″ baking pan. Cut a piece of parchment paper 9″ wide (to

Lemon Cream Sandwich Cookies

Lemon Creme Sandwich Cookies These lemon filled cookies are quick to make, tender, sweet and tangy… perfect for tea. We love the special baking ingredients available from King Arthur, and this recipe uses something they offer, lemon juice powder!   Directions:In a large bowl combine the following:    1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, room temperature

Whole Wheat Pumpkin Biscotti

Since we make so much food on Thanksgiving Day, this biscotti is perfect for breakfast. We love biscotti on Thanksgiving morning! Have yogurt and of course coffee with it while you prepare your bigger meal! The pumpkin will make this cookie in the middle, so cut the slices thin for the second baking and they

Homemade Crackers – Red Pepper & Herb

We are making homemade crackers for our party, thought I would share how-to!  No one really thinks of making their own crackers but once you do, you’ll never desire to buy crackers from the store.  There is just no better taste than fresh homemade crackers! This will make several baking sheets of crackers.  How many

Whole Grain Oatmeal Cookies

Good morning to all! I thought I would post a recipe this morning. Our family loves nuts, especially pecans. Last week, a friend of mine sent me a whole box of pecans! The children began dutifully snacking and I made some cookies. Oatmeal Cookies In the Bosch mixer with the cookie paddles, place: 3 sticks softened