I’ve been on a cookie kick lately. Not completely on purpose either…they just happened to be everywhere I turned… So today, I’m asking you to make something else :
Fudge
Strawberries
& these last minute crafts!
December 21st, 2010
Christmas Cookies, Pretzels, Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake, and more Cookies
This weekend I baked. I baked more than I have ever baked on a single day in my twenty-something years of existence.
I’m pretty sure we made over 250 cookies and treats between Jessica and I – ohh, and our little helper Jersey, who you will meet soon.
We made these Ginger Spice Cookies – holy moly. Awesome. Fresh out of the oven they are a pillowy, soft, and puffy cookie and they form these earthquake looking cracks in them. As they cool they are a dense, harder cookie (probably from the molasses) bursting with flavor.
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December 14th, 2010
Reindeer Cookies (& Snow!)
Saturday morning – when it really started to hit. Snownami 2010 in Minne.
I stayed in bed as long as possible – I knew when I looked out the window, one of two things was going to be true.
December 10th, 2010
Snowmen Cookies
Have you ever been to a cookie exchange?
This was my first one…and it was great.
We each made cookies and then swapped. Lots of cookies…
And I wondered why I couldn’t find a parking spot at the gym the other night… it’s like everyone is already feeling guilty for all the goodies consumed!
I had some downright scrumptious cookies.
These cookies though, by far, won the cutest award (well, I’m torn between these and my Reindeer Cookies – coming soon…)!
December 7th, 2010
Peppermint Cheesecake – No Bake Style
I’m really into this no-bake cheesecake type thing.
For several reasons:
1 – life is busy
2- this recipe is fast
3- it’s delicious
4- it can be any flavor combination you want simply by changing the flavor of pudding and/or candiquik (vanilla or chocolate based)
5- it’s scrumptious
6-anyone who indulges in it, instantly likes you even more (this might especially come in handy around the holidays 
)
7- did I mention it’s really, really good?!
I used a pre-baked graham cracker crust, but of course you can substitute your own crust recipe or the gluten free one listed below…
Make sure the cream cheese is softened…otherwise you will have a fun time blending 
ingredients
- 1 package (16 oz) Vanilla CANDIQUIK® Coating
- 2 (8oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 (8oz) container whipped topping, thawed
- 1 package white chocolate pudding
- 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 (9 inch) graham cracker crusts
- Garnish: crushed mints or candy canes and whipped cream
directions
- Melt CANDIQUIK® Coating in Melt and Make Microwaveable Tray according to directions on package.
- Pour CANDIQUIK® in a large bowl over the white chocolate flavored gelatin powder, softened cream cheese blocks and peppermint extract; blend until smooth.
- Fold in whipped topping, and blend until well mixed.
- Spread cheesecake mixture in pie crust and top with whipped cream and crushed peppermints or candy canes.
It’s smooth, creamy, has a light yet noticable mint flavor. Of course, if it is not heavy enough for you, simply add more peppermint!!
Oh, also wanted to tell you – this recipe (and any of my no-bake cheesecakes) can be made gluten-free with the following recipe for a crust:
Gluten Free Crust Recipe:
ingredients
- 1 1/4 Cup almond meal (or finely crushed almonds)
- 1/3 Cup butter
- 3 Tablespoons sugar
directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Melt butter and combine with almond meal and sugar, mix well until all butter is absorbed
- Spread into an 8″ round pie pan, pushing into corners and on edges
- Bake for 10 min or until slightly browned
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