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Bourbon Maple Syrup with Bacon Cookies

Cooking Time: 1 hour and 20 minutes

American

Last year at work, before COVID hit, one of my co-workers brought donuts as a treat for a birthday. One of them was maple icing with bacon bits on top. It was the best donut I ever had. So, of course, the wheels started turning, and I thought there has...

Barbara

April 18, 2021

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Lemon with Lavender and Honey Cookies

Cooking Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes

American

OK, I admit I am a baking show addict, but I learn so much. I saw a show where the contestant used culinary lavender and lemons in her recipe. WOW, a new ingredient for me to experiment with and try to master. Lavender is tricky too much, and it will...

Barbara

April 11, 2021

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Oatmeal Cream Filled Cookies

Cooking Time: 1-1/4 hour

American

I love oatmeal. My morning breakfast usually consists of hot oatmeal. My choice is the original packet that doesn’t add any sugar, and I put fruit or a little brown sugar on top (I decide how much). Getting out my packet for breakfast, I thought this week I would make...

Barbara

April 4, 2021

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Cranberry Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Bars

Cooking Time: 1 hour

American

In my house, chocolate chip cookies rule the roost. At least once a month, I get the “are you going to make chocolate chip cookies?” so I thought this week I would make hubby happy. I wanted a chocolate chip bar that was more than just a chocolate chip cookie....

Barbara

March 28, 2021

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Italian Anise Cookies

Cooking Time: 1 hour

Italian

I love the smell of anise, whether it is the extract or the whole star. It is hard to put your stamp on a classic cookie with so few ingredients, but I made a couple of small changes to suit me. My version of this recipe is a great try-me...

Barbara

March 21, 2021

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Blueberry with Walnuts and Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies

Cooking Time: 1 hour

American

My hubby is not as fond of shortbread cookies as he is of chocolate chip or oatmeal cookies. To make him happy, I decided to make an oatmeal cookie this week. I love using the Old Fashion Oats for oatmeal cookies, but honestly, I have used whatever I had on...

Barbara

March 14, 2021

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Rosemary with Lemon and Honey Shortbread Cookies

Cooking Time: 50 minutes

American

About 3 weeks ago, I purchased a small rosemary plant to have fresh rosemary for this recipe. Since I was growing my rosemary plant indoors, here are some tips. I love growing plants indoors over the winter, so I have fresh herbs all year long. My back deck is where...

Barbara

March 7, 2021

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Chocolate Mint Cream Cheese Cookies

Cooking Time: 1 hour

American

I am mostly Irish, Scottish, Wales (Welsh), and just a tad of English, so the St. Patrick’s Day holiday I have always enjoyed. Ok, let’s be honest here (lol). When I was younger, it was the perfect excuse to go to the bar and drink. I am older and hopefully...

Barbara

February 28, 2021

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