Every fall, I challenge myself to try at least one new cookie recipe. That's how I discovered these Maple Pecan Snickerdoodles. I love the flavor combination of maple and pecan year round, but there is something special about it during the fall. My favorite thing about this cookie is its delicate flavor. These don't overwhelm … Continue reading Maple Pecan Snickerdoodles
Holiday cooking
Autumn Fruit and Nut Brittle
Let's put fall baking aside for today, and instead venture into the world of candy-making! This brittle celebrates the many autumn colors and flavors, like pumpkin seeds and dried cranberries, enrobed in crunchy, sweet candy. If the precision of making candy intimidates you, never fear! This was my first attempt at candy-making as well, and … Continue reading Autumn Fruit and Nut Brittle
Apple Crisp Cookie Cups
To continue our celebration of spiced apple during the fall, we're making Apple Crisp Cookie Cups! This recipe is the beautiful marriage of apple crisp and an oatmeal cookie, and it's sublime! The base cookie is slightly different than the oatmeal cookies I'm accustomed to, perfectly sweet and strong against the apples. I also recommend using … Continue reading Apple Crisp Cookie Cups
Spiced Apple Hand Pies
I have an confession. While I adore pumpkin everything during the fall, I love apples even more. That's right, I believe apples are the superior fall flavor to pumpkin. So while there is room for both in our household, today we're celebrating apple with all kinds of seasonal spices. This particular recipe also adds a … Continue reading Spiced Apple Hand Pies
Frosted Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Cookies
If I was limited to baking only one thing every fall, I would choose these cookies. They're my all-time favorite pumpkin indulgence every autumn season! It's also one of the recipes I share with neighbors each October to rave reviews! These were the result of combining two recipes on a whim. The cookie itself is … Continue reading Frosted Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Cookies
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