Category Archives: Monthly Munchies

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 →

If you love peppermint and you love sugar cookies, then you will love these cookies. Super easy to make and no chilling is necessary. Ginny’s Peppermint Sugar Cookies 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda ½ tsp baking powder 1 cup butter, softened 1 ½ cups white sugar 1 egg ½ tsp vanilla extract ½ tsp peppermint extract ½ cup peppermint candy — finely crushed (about 6 regular size candy canes) Preheat oven … Continue reading →

Let the kids help with these super simple no-bake treats. Butterscotch Bird’s Nest Cookies 1 bag butterscotch chips (12 oz) 2 cups miniature marshmallows 2 Tbsp butter 2 cups Fiber One® original bran cereal 36 piece M&M’s with peanuts 1 tablespoon (or so) prepared frosting to hold M&M’s into nest Melt butter in a large pan then add butterscotch chips and marshmallows and melt over medium-low heat,stirring continuously. As chips and marshmallows begin to melt, … Continue reading →