Gluten-Free, Vegan, Low-Fat Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies with lots of flavor? Really? My husband and I have had our share of food intolerances over recent years, and I LOVE sweets. So, I created this recipe that we both can eat given our different intolerances. And there’s a bonus! These cookies, while super yummy, are easyContinue reading “Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies: Gluten-Free, Vegan, & Easy on the Hips!”
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German Pfeffernüsse Gingerbread Cookies: Wonderful Spiced Holiday Treats
Hello spice! It’s the holiday season and spice, spice, everywhere there’s spice! The German Pfeffernüsse gingerbread cookies are about as spicy as they get. I’m not referring to heat spice but warm, holiday, sweet spice. These cookies are packed with 7 spices along with black pepper, molasses, and brown sugar for an added punch ofContinue reading “German Pfeffernüsse Gingerbread Cookies: Wonderful Spiced Holiday Treats”
Holiday Sugar Cookies: A Fantastic Frosted Family Favorite
Is there a better sweet treat during the holidays than a soft, frosted sugar cookie decorated in holiday fashion? This sugar cookie recipe has been in my husband’s family for generations. It is by far our favorite sugar cookie, not because it’s a “family” recipe, but because in addition to the usual sugar cookie ingredients,Continue reading “Holiday Sugar Cookies: A Fantastic Frosted Family Favorite”
Swedish Gingerbread Cookies: Thin, Snappy, & Holiday Spiced
Swedish gingerbread cookies are commonly eaten during the fall and winter holiday season. They are flavorful, spiced gingerbread crispy cookies often used as the cookie base for gingerbread houses due to their sturdiness and crispiness. I went all out on spice in my version of this recipe. The spices aren’t many, but they are prettyContinue reading “Swedish Gingerbread Cookies: Thin, Snappy, & Holiday Spiced”
White Chocolate Cranberry Orange Holiday Cookies: Gluten Free & Vegan!
Recently I posted my recipe for White Chocolate, Cranberry, and Orange Holiday Cookies. In that post, I promised a gluten-free, vegan-friendly version for the “same” cookie. Well, here it is! The recipe is obviously not the exact same, but the results look and taste it. Regardless of food allergies and intolerances, we all deserve theContinue reading “White Chocolate Cranberry Orange Holiday Cookies: Gluten Free & Vegan!”
White Chocolate Cranberry Orange Holiday Cookies: Great Gift & Cookie Swap
Homemade cookies during the holiday season fill the house with tantalizing aromas. Cranberries and orange combined with white chocolate in a sugar cookie dough create a baked indulgence worthy of the season. In this post, I’m really excited to share my recipe for White Chocolate Cranberry Orange Holiday Cookies. Check out my gluten-free, vegan-friendly versionContinue reading “White Chocolate Cranberry Orange Holiday Cookies: Great Gift & Cookie Swap”
Cinnamon Raisin Oatmeal Cookies to Enhance Your Holiday Platter
In all of my years baking, I never thought that my favorite cinnamon raisin oatmeal cookies could be gluten-free and vegan. I created this recipe for those with both gluten and egg intolerances, but they are enjoyed by anyone. To my surprise, my husband, who is not a fan of oatmeal raisin cookies, couldn’t believeContinue reading “Cinnamon Raisin Oatmeal Cookies to Enhance Your Holiday Platter”
Chinese Almond Ginger Cookies: Terrific Crispy, Buttery, Sweet, & Spicy Delights!
Thin, crispy, sweet, buttery, sparkly, spicy, and fruity describe these Chinese Almond Ginger cookies. They have a balance of thin and crispiness with a tender, soft center that melts in your mouth. Think of a sugar cookie with a hint of ginger and almond flavors. These cookies will pleasantly surprise you even if you aren’tContinue reading “Chinese Almond Ginger Cookies: Terrific Crispy, Buttery, Sweet, & Spicy Delights!”
Addicting Finnish Pinwheels: Elegant but Simple Fruit-Filled Sugar Cookies
Cookies or mini tarts? Finnish fruit-filled pinwheels are tasty, sweet treats, perfect for the holidays. This version made with a tender shortbread artistic cookie dough and dollops of sweet homemade dried fruit filling is a must try. While prune filling is traditional, you can use your favorite dried fruit instead like cranberries, cherries, blueberries, dates,Continue reading “Addicting Finnish Pinwheels: Elegant but Simple Fruit-Filled Sugar Cookies”
Rich & Buttery, Gluten-Free & Vegan Scottish Shortbread Cookies
I recently created a recipe for some traditional Scottish Shortbread cookies. With such a simple recipe, I knew I could turn it into a gluten-free shortbread. After all, us gluten-free people want some indulgence, too! In fact, I decided to up the ante and make that rich, buttery shortbread, that is full of gluten andContinue reading “Rich & Buttery, Gluten-Free & Vegan Scottish Shortbread Cookies”