Jam Thumbprint Cookies

I saved the best for last. These cookies are my most requested. Every year for the past 5 years or so, my grandma has requested a big batch of apricot jam thumbprint cookies from me. She’s probably the only person whose gift I have decided on a year in advance!
They’re a hit at our house [...]

Rudolph’s Red-Nosed Cookies

These cookies are another recipe from my retro/traditional cookie collection. I remember my grandma making these when I was little and they were always one of my favorites. Although back then, I tended to just pick the cherry out of the center and leave the rest for someone else.
I don’t do that anymore though, although [...]

Nutella Fudge Bonbons

I am honored to have this post included in the Deck The Blogs feature at Oprah.com.
During last month’s #SOSFood chat on twitter, I was schooled in the awesomeness that is Nutella. I knew what Nutella was, but I had never tried it. Within seconds of admitting that, at least a dozen people expressed their shock [...]