Nothing says summer quite like ice cream sandwiches. And, since it’s the Fourth of July weekend and July is national ice cream month, I can’t think of a more appropriate thing to post.
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Tag: Cookies
Cocoa Sandwich Cookies
If you are looking for a soft cookie with a deep chocolate flavor that won’t get lost in your ice cream sandwich, look no further than these cocoa sandwich cookies. Knowing how the freezing process can suppress flavors, I was deliberate in developing a cookie that would be up to the task. Therefore, I titled it a sandwich cookie because the bold flavor will do best with a filling, be it ice cream, frosting, or ganache.
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Snickerdoodles
One of the great things about being a mom is that your kids have friends, and then you get bonus kids in your life. If you’re really lucky, those kids have moms you like and you get your own amazing friends out of the deal. I’ve pretty much hit the jackpot in that area. Anyway, one of those bonus kids loves these snickerdoodles. My girls actually roll their eyes when I make them and say, “You’re just making them for Ava.” Yes, that’s true, I usually am. She is, however, not the original bonus kid I made them for. Years before Ella and Hailey were born (about seven and a half to be exact), my best friend’s son, Cooper, came along. He has called me Auntie since he could talk, and he loves snickerdoodles, so, naturally, I had to add them to my repertoire.
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Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
My oatmeal chocolate chip cookie recipe is a slightly tweaked version of the one provided on the Quaker Oats box. I add in a little more butter and vanilla, and I substitute coconut sugar for white sugar, so the cookies are not quite as sweet but have fantastic flavor and texture. They are more crisp than chewy in a really good way. It’s how I like them.
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Double Chocolate Holiday Cakes
I had a hard time coming up with a name for these. They really fall somewhere between the categories of cake and cookie. Sturdy like a cookie but soft and thick like cake. Semantics aside, they are really delicious, especially dipped halfway in semi-sweet chocolate. Kind of like a superior version of a snack cake you might find at the convenience store. A high-end Ho-Ho if you will.
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Hazelnut Cardamom Shortbread Cookies
Rich toasted hazelnuts and the unique punch of cardamom make these cookies a perfect, not too sweet accompaniment to your morning coffee or afternoon tea. Continue reading “Hazelnut Cardamom Shortbread Cookies”