Musings of an adventurous empty nest mom on everything under the sun.
Yay! The first new recipe of the season that's a keeper! Source = Silver Palate Cookbook Ingredients: 12 tablespoons *unsalted* butter (1 1/2 sticks) 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup molasses 1 egg 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon... Continue Reading →
Adapted from Always with Butter Ingredients 11 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1 cup brown sugar, packed ½ cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 ½ cups flour 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips - IMHO these are optional. Or, use... Continue Reading →
I've started a tradition a few years ago of baking cookies and bringing them into work during the month of December. My next door neighbor sometimes also has a neighborhood cookie exchange party. Last year I was a cookie elf bringing treat plates to Renee & Eve and Renee & Quyen (yes, the two couples in my... Continue Reading →
Trees & Flowers & Birds! 