“Macaron-i and Cheese”

You’re probably thinking one of two things: what’s with the hyphen in the title of this post? or what on Earth are those odd cheese-colored Oreo-like things in what looks like a mini casserole dish?
A while back, I was doing some mundane chores around the house when I had this random realization that the word “macaron” was in the word “macaroni.”  So you can guess what I thought next, what if I could make a cheese flavored French macaron?

Hot Cocoa Cookies

Merry Christmas!  It’s the most wonderful time of the year!  One of my favorite things to do on Christmas day is bake cookies early in the morning.  The heat of the oven warms up my house, and there’s nothing better than getting to wake up to the cozy scent of sugar and butter and a plate full of freshly baked cookies to share with family at breakfast.

Pull-Apart Christmas Gift Bow Cookie

Aahhh, the holidays are here!!!!!  Christmas is this weekend!!!!!  If you’re someone who’s got holiday stress, maybe because of the last-minute gift shopping, plane ticket booking, or party planning that’s on your mind, then you need a quick sweet treat to de-stress (or to just make yourself more excited)!  Here’s a cute, festive, gift bow shaped cookie that’s perfect for sharing with friends or snacking on while you get all of those presents wrapped.

Reindeer Tracks Cheesecake Bars

Ten days until Christmas!!!!  Holiday cheer is getting real now, and honestly, I’ve already stuffed myself sick with so many sugar cookies and candy canes.  But I guess you can never have too much Christmas spirit, because on top of all of that, I just baked these delicious, adorably festive cheesecake bars to enjoy as well.  But hey, after New Year’s we’ll go back to fruit and veggies, right? 😉

Sandwich Cookies, 3 Ways

Hello and happy September!  Are you ready for fall?  I’m especially excited for the weather to cool down.  In fact, it’s early, but I think I’m already starting to look forward to October and November and the holiday season as well…

With September comes the start of fall and cooler weather, but most importantly for some, the start of the school year.  So to get in the mood, I baked some cute sandwich-shaped cookies that are all based on actual sandwich flavors!  These are tasty, a lot of fun to make, and even great as a little treat to stuff into kid’s lunchboxes (to go along with their actual sandwiches 🙂 ).

Chocolate-Covered Red Velvet Cookie Dough Hearts

Happy (almost) Valentine’s Day!  Ah, I remember the days when I was a little kid and all I ever thought of Valentine’s Day was the candy, the heart-shaped lollipops and handfuls of pink-wrapped chocolate kisses from my friends at school.  Not much has changed since; along with its flower bouquets and romantic dinners, Valentine’s Day is still a day filled with chocolates and sweet treats.

If you’re looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day goodie, whether for a gift, party, or just something to treat yourself with, these chocolate dipped cookie dough hearts are what you need.  They’re soft, sweet, and doughy, easy to make, and just downright delicious.

White Chocolate-filled Peanut Butter Cookies

Recently I’ve developed an obsession with peanut butter and all things peanut-buttery.  And recently, I don’t know what, but something in my gut told me that peanut butter would be amazing with white chocolate.  And it was right.
These cookies are a real treat quite unlike your ordinary peanut butter cookies.  Soft, tender, and buttery, they encase a creamy, gooey white chocolate ganache that oozes out a little with every bite.  For all you peanut butter cookie lovers out there, or really anyone who just likes wonderful things inside of other wonderful things, here is a delightful and indulgent way to take your favorite cookie to the next level.

Meyer Lemon Chocolate Chip Cookies

When life gives you lemons….. make chocolate chip cookies!

In my case, life has given me lots of lemons.  So after my Meyer lemon blueberry peach tart, here is yet another Meyer lemon recipe.

Healthy No-Bake Fiber Bars

These fiber bars make an awesome on-the-go breakfast or snack; they are not only delicious, but are gluten-free, easy to make, and packed with fiber from natural sources.

Coconut Brown Sugar Oatmeal Cookies

Homemade oatmeal cookies!  Who can resist their soft, sweet, chewy goodness, straight from the oven and still warm as you bite into them?  I feel like most of the cookies I eat these days are store-bought, slightly overrated (but still delicious) chocolate chip cookies, and it’s honestly been forever since I’ve had a good oatmeal cookie.