Not long ago, I was baking cookies for a friend. She was having a party and wanted me to bring cookies. I wanted to be sure I decorated them really nicely for her special occasion. So I really went out of my way to do a good job on the icing.
I had to bake a [...]

Oh, what a difference an “O” can make!
Macaroons and Macarons. What’s the difference? Aren’t they the same cookie?
I’ve heard those two questions a few times. And I’m here to tell you that one little “o” can make a world of difference in a cookie.
A Macaronis a French cookie, and is very different from a Macaroon. [...]

Happy Mother’s Day!
We celebrated last night with the family, and today is just a lazy day of reading and relaxation for Mom (that would be me.).
My husband didn’t think this was the most romantic gift he could give me, but I convinced him that this is what I wanted.
If you want to understand the basics [...]

I’ve read several blogs where people are hunting for the “perfect” cookie recipe. I suppose the word “perfect” is subjective, according to your tastes.
But in reading these blogs, I did find some hints and tips that I’d like to pass on.
On one woman’s blog, her search was for the perfect chocolate chip cookie. Not to [...]

If you’ve ever tried to ship cookies, you know what a challenge it can be to get them through the mail in one piece.
I’ve done a little poking around on the Internet, and found an interesting article on the subject.
These shipping techniques cover a broad spectrum of problems. Just keep in mind that when you [...]

I don’t usually do extra posts, but I wanted to share with you a new group I’ve started at The Mixing Bowl. It’s a great place to find and exchange cookie recipes! And the best part…. it’s free to join!
Join me at The Mixing Bowl! (A Better Homes and Gardens Web Site)
Also, The Mixing [...]

Say it isn’t so!
You actually have some stale cookies in your pantry??? How on earth did you manage to hold onto them for so long? Did somebody forget to add the sugar?
Oh dear. Well… let’s not fret. Providing your cookies aren’t growing their own head of hair, there is one thing you can do to [...]

You would think this would be a “no-brainer”. But believe me, I’ve had my trials and errors with freezing cookie dough.
I would simply put my dough in a zip lock storage back, and stuff the entire lump into the freezer. End of story. But then, I ran into trouble when I would try to defrost [...]

Part of giving cookies as a gift (especially this time of year) is about how you present them. So here are some creative ways to help you present your cookies in all their festive glory.
I got this idea from the Martha Stewart web site, and changed it a bit to accommodate a Christmas theme. Picture your [...]

What is Gluten Free?
A better question would be “What the heck is gluten!?” Well, here’s your answer:
Gluten is what happens when flour and water combine, forming a network of proteins in a dough which allows even distribution of air bubbles formed by yeast. Gluten is important for the texture of a dough. It’s what makes [...]

Looking for a unique way to gift wrap your homemade cookies? Here are a few ideas for you that are fun and festive! (Not intended for safe shipping)
Purchase an empty paint can at the hardware store and decorate any way you choose. Line inside with foil or tissue and carefully place your cookies inside.
Have the [...]

I was walking with my son the other day, and started to wonder where cookies come from. Who invented them? So I did a little research. This is what I found.

7th Century A.D. – The earliest cookie-style cakes are thought to date back to 7th century Persia A.D. (now Iran), one of the first countries to [...]