Cookies & Bars

  • Andes Mint Cookies

    I LOVE Andes mints.  They are probably my favorite chocolate candy.   There is something classic about the combination of mint and chocolate, so why not pair it with another classic like chocolate chip cookies.  Voila – Andes Mint Cookies. I started with my basic chocolate chip recipe – that I have yet to post because…

  • Peanut Blossoms

    I can’t believe it’s only a few days before Christmas and I haven’t posted a Christmas cookie yet!  Aunt ‘Thann probably can’t believe it!  After all she’s known in our family as the Cookie Queen and it’s from her that I got my love of baking. Every December when I was growing up Aunt ‘Thann…

  • Salted Nut Roll Bars

    I made these bars for a bake sale fundraiser during our annual community support campaign at work.  It was a two day bake sale, but I don’t think these bars made it past lunch time on day one. I got this recipe from my Auntie Moni.  I don’t remember the first time I had it,…