Oatmeal

cookie butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookies

April 18, 2013
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How do you like your cookies: thick and chewy, or thin and crispy? These fall somewhere in the middle, thin and sugary crisp on the edges (thank you, brown sugar) with delightfully chewy centers. Made with no butter or flour, these cookies are filled with deliciousness: cookie butter, toasted oats, and a blend of semisweet ...

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oatmeal-pear cookies

January 14, 2013
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A wise person once said, “A well-stocked pantry must always have fresh-baked cookies.” I’m inclined to agree with that wisdom – is anything more comforting or joy-inducing than a fresh oatmeal cookie? In this instance I added cookie butter to the batter, along with diced Bosc pear and toffee bits. The chewy and tender oatmeal ...

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brown butter-candy cookie bars

November 23, 2012
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For those of you that celebrated, I hope you had a blessed Thanksgiving with family and friends! With the day behind us, it’s time to look ahead to Christmas and five weeks of holiday baking. I don’t think my pantry has ever been so full – I just bought my first box of candy canes, ...

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pumpkin pie bars

November 15, 2012

It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is one week away! For many of you, the next week will be filled with a flurry of activity, so here’s a one-bowl recipe to simplify your life. I like to think of these bars as portable pumpkin pie: the crust is reminiscent of an oatmeal cookie and the ...

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cinnamon chip, maple, & oatmeal cookies

October 15, 2012

On a recent evening, I found myself with nothing for dessert except a fresh tub of vanilla bean ice cream. As I searched the pantry for something to dress up my bowl of plain vanilla, I happened upon a bag of cinnamon chips and a bottle of maple syrup. I was two bites into my ...

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caramelized pear streusel bread

October 4, 2012

I’m beginning to sense the chill in the morning air when I throw open the windows and doors to let the sun in. I hurry to make my morning espresso, wanting to soak in the marvelous warmth. I crave a comforting breakfast, too. A slice of this caramelized pear streusel bread is just what I ...

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toasted oatmeal, pecan, & chocolate chip cookies

September 13, 2012

As the warm September days give way to cooler evenings, cravings shift toward satisfying treats. While I’m not quite ready to dive headfirst into fall baking, I would never say no to cookies brimming with toasted oats and chocolate chips. A handful of toasted chopped pecans imparts the subtle richness I’m after. These golden and ...

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toasted oatmeal cookie butter bars: a guest post at Bake Your Day

September 7, 2012

Cookie butter is my new favorite thing. Whether I slather a slice of toast with the addicting spread or warm a spoonful and drizzle it over vanilla ice cream, I’m in heaven. This time around, I’m turning the spread into cookie bars (let’s be honest, I needed to find a way to finish off the ...

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