I've always been slightly obsessed with the movie Beetlejuice. Even as a kid I realized the cast was amazing, the movie is hilarious, and the dance
The Beetlejuice Cookie House
Customizing a Pre-Made, Store-Bought, Cookie House KitI made this cookie house using a Haunted House Chocolate Cookie Kit from Trader Joe's. I've made dozens of
Halloween Decorated Cookie Treat Boxes
What's better than a Halloween treat box filled with candy? A treat box you can eat!If you already know how to decorate cookies, a few simple extra steps, and
Sanderson Sisters Cookies
It's been almost 30 years, but The Sanderson Sisters are finally back, baby! Hocus Pocus really is the perfect movie. It's got vacuum-riding witches, corny
Mexican Hot Chocolate Shortbread Sugar Cookies
As a native Southern Californian, I’m almost ashamed that I hadn’t even heard of Mexican hot chocolate until a few years ago. And even more embarrassing is the
Chocolate Candy Cane Shortbread Sugar Cookies
If you’re a fan of Peppermint Bark Oreos or Candy Cane Joe Joe’s, these cookies are for you. With the perfect balance of refreshing peppermint, and rich dark
Candy Cane Shortbread Sugar Cookies
So I've never been a big Christmas person. Growing up, my family always did a big, loud, over-the-top, expensive Christmas, that was more stressful than fun. So
Pecan Praline Shortbread Sugar Cookies
I was fortunate enough growing up to get to spend a lot of time with my Grandma and Grandpa. Grams was a very typical midwestern grandmother, and I loved her
Lemon Rosemary Shortbread Sugar Cookies
I mentioned on twitter that I was doing cookie recipe testing, and one of my followers commented that they used to make a rosemary shortbread for Christmas
Mint Chocolate Shortbread Sugar Cookies
These taste just like your favorite after dinner mint chocolate confectionery! Dark chocolate minty goodness in a cookie. Make sure to use the best cocoa
Maple Shortbread Sugar Cookies
I have expat Canadian friends who introduced me to those maple sandwich cookies, before they were widely available here in The States. I love them so much, that
Cookies and Cream Shortbread Sugar Cookies
When I was making custom cakes, one of my most popular flavors for kid’s parties (and even a few weddings) was my cookies and cream cake. So obviously, I had to
Mint Chip Shortbread Sugar Cookies
Mint chip was always my favorite ice cream. Well, right after bubblegum…but I don’t think bubble gum would work in a cookie. I think this flavor would be super
How to Use a Vanilla Bean
What is Vanilla?Vanilla is actually a member of the orchid family, and the only edible fruit in the entire orchid family. These orchids produce pods, that we
How to Make Homemade Vanilla Extract
What is Vanilla?Vanilla is actually a member of the orchid family, and the only edible fruit in the entire orchid family. These orchids produce pods, that we
Vanilla Bean Shortbread Sugar Cookies
If you’re looking for a more elegant and understated cookie, these vanilla bean shortbread are perfect. They keep their shape, and don’t spread, so you can use
Brown Butter Spiced Shortbread Sugar Cookies
I love browned butter for use in both savory and sweet recipes. It adds an amazing toasty, nutty, rich flavor to everything from sauteed asparagus, to chocolate
How to Make Brown Butter
What is Brown Butter?Brown butter is butter that has been heated just past the melting point, but before its smoking point, to cook out some water, and toast
Masala Chai Shortbread Sugar Cookies
Masala chai (mixed spice tea) is a popular Indian beverage made by boiling black tea in milk and water with a mixture of herbs and spices. The typical spices
Mocha Shortbread Sugar Cookies
Who doesn’t love chocolate and coffee? I thought this would be a nice grown up flavor, but when I was testing new recipes, I sent my friend home with dozens of
