Leslie’s Mexican Wedding Cookies

These are the quintessential crumbly, sweet almond balls of special occasions.  For an added twist, mix a touch of orange peel powder (or even Dusk) in with the last layer of powdered sugar after the cookies have cooled. These are fantastic cookies for cocktail parties- just bake up a batch the day before and place...
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Dusk Apricot Bars

Jammy and delightful, these apricot bars are amazing for get-togethers.  Once you’ve had your first bite, try sprinkling just a touch extra Dusk on top- it adds a layer of brightness and spice that can’t be beat. (This recipe also works very well with peach, raspberry, or cherry preserves). Ingredients: 1 cup butter 1 cup...
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Pumpkin Spice Coconut Macaroons

Adapted from Crunchy Creamy Sweet’s recipe.  These macaroons are perfectly fall-flavored, with pumpkin and coconut pairing as well in cookies as they do in Starbucks specialty drinks.  With or without the dark chocolate dip finale, these cookies are perfect for pretty much any occasion, and are so easy to throw together! Ingredients 1 14 oz bag sweetened...
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How to steam & purée your sugar pie pumpkin

Cut the halves into smaller pieces and place in a large pot of water with a steam basket to keep the pumpkin pieces from touching the water.
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Peppermint Pinwheels

All the holiday joy of Candy Canes, available year round through these marvelously minty sugar cookies! Ingredients: 3 cups flour ¾ tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt 6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp peppermint extract ½ cup finely ground peppermint candies Preparation: Whisk flour,...
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Katherine’s Mocha Chunk Cookies

The perfect cookie to pair with coffee.  These were great to bring to the library during Finals’ Week as a student, and are a delicious way to make after-dinner coffee with friends and family a full course of its own. Ingredients: 2 ½ cups flour 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder ½ tsp baking soda ¼...
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Lisa’s Lemon Slices

If you like Girl Scout Savannah Smiles, you definitely need to try these.  Perfectly tart and sweet, these are a wonderful sunshine-packed snack. Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour ¼ tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt 2-3 large lemons ¾ cup butter, softened ½ cup + 2 tbsp granulated sugar ½ cup confectioners’ sugar ½ tsp...
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Cardamom Oatmeal Cookies

A fantastic twist on traditional!  The cardamom brings out the natural flavor of the apple butter while the cinnamon perfectly complements the oats.  If you’re looking for something with even more of a twist, try swapping 2 teaspoons of our Moroccan Breakfast Spice for the spices called for, and dried chopped dates for the raisins....
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Darien’s Date-Nut Pinwheels

This recipe makes a batch of soft, sweet, nutty cookies with an amazing texture.  It’s almost like a cinnamon roll in cookie form, between the dates and the brown sugar.  These pinwheels are decadent, but also carry that natural, fruity, date flavor, keeping them from being cloyingly sweet.  If you’re a fan of Turkish coffee,...
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Gran’s Bourbon Balls

Bourbon balls have long been a signifier of family gatherings for me, ever since I was a small child and they were placed on a counter just out of my reach.  (Because the alcohol doesn’t cook off, you may want to do the same for the cookie-grabbing small children in your household.)  This is a...
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Liz’s Peanut Butter M&M Cookies

The classic kid-friendly party cookie that has lasted throughout the ages, given the equally classic twist of peanut butter!  If you’re hoping for a more spiced-up version of this, try adding a pinch of cinnamon to the mix- or apple pie spice, if you’re so inclined. Ingredients: ¼ cup peanut butter ½ cup crisco or...
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Leslie’s French Lace Cookies

Ingredients: 1 cup flour 1 cup finely chopped pecans and walnuts ½ cup corn syrup ½ cup shortening 2/3 cup brown sugar, packed Preparation: Preheat oven to 375ºF. Blend flour and nuts. Bring corn syrup, shortening, and sugar to boil in sauce pan over medium heat; gradually stir in flour and nuts. Drop batter by...
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