Category Archives: Cookies & Bars

For some homes, gingerbread is a standard Christmas cookie staple. This is the recipe we use to make ours. 4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon allspice 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/2 teaspoon cloves 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup brown sugar 2/3 cup molasses 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs   In medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt and spices. Set aside. In a large … Continue reading →

I had planned on sharing a different recipe today, but, as sometimes happens, the recipe I put together just did not work out the way that I had planned and I did not have time to experiment to perfect it. So I thought I would just share the simple, basic chocolate chip cookie recipe that we have been using as long as I can remember. Basic Chocolate Chip Cookies ½ cup sugar ½ cup brown … Continue reading →

These molasses cookies remind me of cookie treats that I used to enjoy at my Pépère’s house when I was young. Ginny’s Spicy Molasses Cookies 1 ½ cups flour (all-purpose) 1 cup wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon ginger ½ teaspoon nutmeg ½ teaspoon ground cloves ½ teaspoon allspice ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick), softened 1 cup brown sugar firmly packed 1 egg ½ cup molasses … Continue reading →

I am not a huge fan of peanut butter so when I was creating this cookie I had to rely on my family to let me know if it had enough flavor. After a couple of failed attempts, I got the “thumbs-up” from my husband. This soft cookie is loaded with peanut butter flavor. Ginny’s Soft Peanut Butter Cookies (with variation) 1 ½ cups white flour 1 cup wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 … Continue reading →