Walnut Spiced Linzer Cookies With Homemade Mulled Wine Jelly

by SandraWidick // December 16, 2022 // Comments off

Christmas is next week and I haven’t be able to take these cookies out of my mind. Linzer cookies are so pretty and they are pretty flexible with what ingredients you use for the cookie dough and the filling. Today,... Continue reading →

Peppermint Mocha Cookies

by SandraWidick // November 30, 2022 // Comments off

Welcome December and cookie season! How is everyone doing? Are you ready for Christmas baking? I’m so ready! Here is a new cookie recipe that you can add to your baking list that is kid friendly, perfect for a cookie... Continue reading →

Peppermint Mocha Linzer Cookies

by SandraWidick // November 11, 2022 // Comments off

Peppermint Mocha is one of my favorite drinks during the holidays. Also, Linzer cookies are one of my favorite treats to eat during Christmas time. Linzer cookies are usually made with some kind of nut and filled with fruit jam.... Continue reading →

Walnut Linzer Cookies

by SandraWidick // December 14, 2020 // Comments off

Linzer cookies are my favorite cookies for Christmas. They are so pretty and delicious that you will want to eat them all. I have some recipes for Linzer cookies here on my blog but I am always trying to come... Continue reading →

Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

by SandraWidick // December 12, 2020 // Comments off

Last week when I went grocery shopping I found these Candy Cane Hershey’s Kisses chocolates. I’ve never had them before, so I bought them to make cookies! These cookies are VERY easy to make, you just need to chill your... Continue reading →

Snowball Cookies

by SandraWidick // December 4, 2020 // Comments off

Perfect cookies for a cookie swap or gift boxes. These treats are made with toasted pecans, vanilla, flour, powdered sugar and butter. Yes, just 5 ingredients! These cookies can have different names: snowball cookies, Russian tea cakes or Mexican wedding... Continue reading →

Hot Chocolate Alfajor Cookies

by SandraWidick // December 1, 2020 // Comments off

If you visit my blog for a while, you know I enjoy baking alfajores and I’m always trying to come out with new flavors. Alfajores are made with regular flour, cornstarch, vanilla extract, egg yolks and other simple ingredients and... Continue reading →

Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies

by SandraWidick // November 23, 2020 // Comments off

Happy Monday! Here is a new recipe for my cookie lovers. These gingerbread cookies are different because they have a crackle cookie effect on top which is made with powdered sugar. Let’s start with the recipe and don’t forget to... Continue reading →

Peppermint Bark Cookies

by SandraWidick // November 17, 2020 // Comments off

Happy Tuesday! Who is excited about baking Christmas cookies? I am! Here is a recipe that I totally forgot to post last year but here it is! These cookies are made with dark cocoa powder with a hint of peppermint... Continue reading →

Snowball Cookies

by SandraWidick // December 19, 2019 // Comments off

Happy Thursday friends!! I’m feeling under the weather still but I’m baking all my Christmas goodies. Today, I will show you how to make these popular cookies which have different names : snowball cookies, Russian tea cakes, Mexican wedding cookies….... Continue reading →

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Walnut Spiced Linzer Cookies With Homemade Mulled Wine Jelly

Peppermint Mocha Cookies

Walnut Linzer Cookies

Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

Hot Chocolate Alfajor Cookies

Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies

Peppermint Bark Cookies

Snowball Cookies