Archive for December, 2009

December 22, 2009 1

Molasses Crinkles

By in Christmas, Cookies, Holidays

I saw these on another website and thought they would be perfect for a quick christmas cookie. They require no butter, and are super easy to make. At first as I made the first batch I thought they weren’t going to turn out at all. I had to convert the measurements and I thought I [...]

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December 22, 2009 8

Nanaimo Bars

By in Bars & Squares

These bars have quite the history. Not only how they have become to be Nanaimo bars, but also what they’ve meant to me. The name ‘Nanaimo Bars’ is said to have come from a woman who lived on Vancouver Island, in Nanaimo who entered them into a baking contest, instead of naming the bars after [...]

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December 12, 2009 8

Chocolate-y Gingerbread Men

By in Cookies

Of course it’s that time of year again to bake cookies galore!! I baked a ton last year, like Chocolate Thumbprints, my favorite mini-toblerone shortbread, mini chocolate pecan tarts, festive two bite brownies (definitely making these again this year) , and these toasted coconut clusters, which I could eat the entire bowl full. My aunt also [...]

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