S’mores Bars. Lacking a campfire, this one is pretty good. Sticking to the traditional components of Hershey bars, graham crackers and marshmallows-this s’mores bar with nuts will please anyone. And you can serve them year round! S’mores bars have three standards. Graham crackers, marshmallows and Hershey bars. It doesn’t require a campfire though. Made quickly, …
Rhubarb cookies, in bar form, are jammy and luscious and quite sophisticated with a touch of black pepper, which you could leave out. But you shouldn’t! Rhubarb cookie bars were new to me, because 5 years ago was the first time I tasted rhubarb! Rhubarb was something that grew in our neighbor’s yard. …
Oatmeal Cookies that are chewy and soft and filled with raisins and nuts and maybe even chocolate chips; are my favorite kind of oatmeal cookie. These cookies made with a touch of wheat germ and lots of oatmeal, with raisins that are softened before adding to the batter, are truly the best oatmeal cookie I’ve …
These luscious strawberry crumble bars with a buttery crust, are filled with fresh strawberries and jam, topped with a nutty crumble, and then glazed. Oh my! Strawberry bars are one of my favorite strawberry desserts. Made with a buttery shortbread base that holds up the luscious filling; these strawberry squares are a special treat. Yes, …
Mandel bread is very similar to Italian biscotti. Usually made with oil, instead of butter and almost always are rolled in cinnamon sugar. Perfect for dunking, Mandel bread is not quite as dry as biscotti which makes them better in my opinion! Yes, Mandel bread is a type of biscotti and what came first? Italian …
Butter Pecan cookies are crisp on the edges and chewy and rich inside. Loaded with pecans and brown sugar, these cookies were a hit! Butter pecan cookies were on our new cookie list last year. They turned out to be a hit, so in honor of December, cookie month to me, I figured I’d best …
Pecan bars, an awesome variation of pecan pie, and some might say better! Pecan bars, a classic recipe from The Silver Palate, is one I’ve been making for years. Good recipes are worth their weight in gold, and this one is one of them. When I first started cooking I was addicted to the Silver …
This easy shortbread made with maple syrup and brown sugar, is the perfect holiday cookie. Chilled in the fridge and then sliced and baked, this maple glazed cookie is a maple lover’s dream. Everyone should have an easy shortbread recipe in their back pocket. I’ve made many shortbread cookies over the years, but this one …