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Bake Sale Oatmeal Bars

Karen Giamalva — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 07:25:58 +0100

Now that school is back in session, bake sales are just around the corner. This is a yummy chocolate-caramel-oatmeal square that the kids can help you make and they'll definitely want to leave some at home!

Click here for the recipe
http://www.letsbakecookies.com/bar-cookies/743-oatmeal-bars

Cookie Salute to Labor Day

Karen Giamalva — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:47:26 +0100

A perfectly easy way to honor Labor Day is this flag cookie salute!

Here's what you'll need:

Golden Yellow Icing Color
Red Sparkle Gel
Blue Sparkle Gel
White Nonpareils Sprinkle Decorations
Buttercream icing
Roll-Out Cookies

Prepare and roll out cookie dough. Cut with flag cutter. Bake and cool cookies.

Pipe on icing using tip 8; smooth with spatula. Use blue gel to filRead More...

It's Almost Girl Scout Cookie Time

Karen Giamalva — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:58:15 +0100

A friend of mine asked me for some dessert recipes using Girl Scout Cookies. I've started posting them on the Recipes page but I will probably make it a permanent category in the Recipes Menu because I have so many recipes. Feel free to contribute your own recipes and enjoy the Girl Scout Cookies!

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes

Karen Giamalva — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 20:34:58 +0100

I know there are a lot of chocolate chip cookie dough fans out there and when I saw this recipe, I knew I had to share it. The cupcakes start with a brown sugar-chocolate chip cupcake base, filled with eggless cookie dough, topped with cookie dough buttercream and decorated with a teeny tiny version of your favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe (optional).&nbRead More...

m&m Cookies

Karen Giamalva — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 06:57:55 +0100

I usually make my little friend Sean (aka Cookie Monster) chocolate chip cookies. I know it's his Dad's favorite too and they both enjoy them tremendously. When I saw Sean at the pool a few weeks ago, I asked him what his favorite cookie was and he said m&m cookies. It's been a long time since I've made these cookies so it was a lot of fun. And I know he'll be thrilled to get thRead More...

Perfect Cookies for a BBQ

Karen Giamalva — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:32:50 +0100

We had a bbq over the weekend and I decided to make a little something for everyone's taste.

Snickerdoodles for the cinnamon/sugar fans.

Gooey Butter Cookies for the Paula Dean fans.

And of course I had to make the Read More...

Brownie Bites

Karen Giamalva — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 06:39:44 +0100

It's the chocolate candy in the center that will surprise you. You can also hide other treats inside these Brownie Gems too, such as peanut butter chips or cherries. All it takes is Brownie Mix and a little bit of creativity.

I used my favorite candy in these brownie bites: Caramel Rolos, Mini Reese's Peanut Butter Cups aRead More...

Caribbean Lime Coolers

Karen Giamalva — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 07:56:30 +0100

Beat the heat with the sweet taste of the tropics in these Caribbean Lime Cooler cookies.

This recipe was one of fifteen winners in the 2007 Mix It Up with Betty! Cookie Mix Recipe Contest.

You can easily substitute the lime zest and juice with lemon for a delicious lemon cooler cookie as well. Don't forget to comment on the recipe!

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Oh My Stars!

Karen Giamalva — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 00:24:45 +0100

I made some quick and easy star cookies for the cookout at my sister's house tomorrow. Here's some step-by-step instructions and tips to make these great cookies.

I baked my star cookies and let them cool. Read More...

Pretzel Sparklers

Karen Giamalva — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 07:50:42 +0100

Like most sparklers, these are extinguished after a short while -- with several large bites. To make two dozen, place 4 ounces chopped semisweet chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Stir occasionally until melted; remove from heat. Using a pastry brush, coat the upper third of each pretzel rod in chocolate. Cover with sprinkles; stand pretzels upright in a glass. Place in thRead More...

Pop Rocks Sugar Cookies

Karen Giamalva — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 06:43:12 +0100

Yes, they really have Pop Rocks in them! How's that for an explosively delicious 4th of July dessert? You'll really wow them with this recipe and you know the kids will have a "blast" with these cookies.

Both the dough and the sprinkles have Pop Rocks in them. You can bake the sugar cookies and either make them into sandwiches using frosting in bRead More...

Blackberry Almond Shortbread Squares

Karen Giamalva — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 06:41:47 +0100

Stay tuned this week for great recipes for your 4th of July celebration!

This is an easy and oh-so-delicious recipe for your 4th of July get together. Juicy blackberries melt into an almond-flavored crust made from a quick shortbread dough, some of which is also used as a crumbly topping.

Click here for the recipe:

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Lobsterfest Cupcakes

Karen Giamalva — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 06:31:39 +0100

We were invited to a Lobsterfest over the weekend and I made these adorable lobster cupcakes. They were the perfect ending to a wonderful party!

I started with a Red Velvet Cupcake recipe that would be the perfect backdrop for the lobster party (red cupcakes and cream cheese icing). HerRead More...

Pink Ribbon Cookies

Karen Giamalva — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 06:06:11 +0100

I made some cookies for a team that was walking in the Susan G. Komen Walk for the Cure over the weekend. They were very simple and turned out really cute!

I started with my favorite sugar cRead More...

Gateway to Hope Cookies

Karen Giamalva — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 07:08:06 +0100

I hope you've read the Community Section on my site where I shared information on the Gateway to Hope organization. This past Monday the Fourth Annual Gateway to Hope Golf Tournament Par Excellence! was held. I donated 150 cookies to the tournament and they turned out beautifully. Here are the pics: