The Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap 2011

In my constant quest for new and interesting cookie-making ideas, I stumbled across The Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap 2011. I had been a baking enthusiast for forever and an avid follower of numerous food blogs but had never blogged about baking, myself. The cookie swap turned out to be just the motivation I needed. Now, I’m hooked and I couldn’t be gladder!

The cookie swap introduced me to some awesome food bloggers with scrumptious recipes! My first delivery was from Kristy of Mommy Hates Cooking , whose peppermint cookies were yummy! (I’m a bit of a candy cane freak). The next day brought the arrival of some amazing chocolate peanut butter bars from the Tammy Jo, the Chocolate Priestess, of The Chocolate Cult. These bars were rich and marvelous. Two days later, adorable Peppermint Pinwheels from Kristin of The Pastry Affair. These peppermint sandwich cookies were delicious beyond belief and disappeared in a flash! Thank you to all of these talented bakers for your delicious creations!

I am thankful to The Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap for motivating me and also really appreciate the effort on the part of the cookie swap organizers put into matching up folks based upon food allergies! Thanks you, thank you, thank you!!! See the Ginger Crisp Recipe which is the cookie I swapped!

If you'd like to join the cookie swap fun next year, sign up here!

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Ginger Crisps

I am a lover of crispy, crunchy cookies…and also spice! These zesty ginger cookies are one of my favorite and they are the perfect accompaniment for a steamy cup of coffee, tea, or cocoa! Ginger Crisps Ingredients 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon ground ginger 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon ground cloves 6 tablespoons butter, softened ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed 1/3 cup mild molasses 1 large egg yolk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Turbinado sugar, for sprinkling Directions Whisk together flour, cinnamon, ginger, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cloves. Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl with a mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses, egg yolk, and vanilla. With mixer on low, beat in dry ingredients until dough is just combined and still crumbly. Use spatula to meld dough together. Cut six ...

Chocolate Sugar Cookies

I was looking for something different to make this holiday season and my mind went to chocolate! A few years ago, I had tried unsuccessfully to make a homemade Oreo-style cookie. After a little reading and some trial and error, I landed one this delight. These chocolate sugar cookies and the most soft and delicious you'll ever make! The recipe is simple to make and shape. They're perfect decorated with sprinkles or icing, or sandwiched around a delicious filling. A new classic in the making... Ingredients: 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg, at room temperature 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt Directions: In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt together until combined. Set aside. In a large bowl using a hand-held mixer or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat ...

Lime-Glazed Chewy Coconut Cookie Crisps

When I am making cookies to share, I usually try to pair them up so people have a choice. I look for flavors that complement and coordinate. Because the Lime Slice Cookies were so zesty and tangy, I wanted something sweet, but still limey, to go alongside. Lime and coconut are always a delicious match! Put the lime in the coconut! Chewy Coconut Cookie Crisps 1 cup all-purpose flour Lime-Glazed Chewy Coconut Cookie Crisps (alongside Lime Slice Cookies ) ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking powder pinch of salt ½ cup softened butter ½ cup granulated sugar ½ cup brown sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 ½ cups flaked coconut Lime Glaze ½ lb confectioner’s sugar 2 ...

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