Creative Cookies, Delicious Decorating For Any Occasion, Cookie Cook Book

My favorite sweet treat is homemade cookies. They have to be homemade because store bought cookies just do not taste the same. My cookies must be soft and chewy, not crisp. My rule is, take them out of the oven just a hair before they’re done. If they get crisp by mistake we can always dunk them in milk or coffee but that’s not the ideal. How is it at your house? Does your family like their cookies soft or crispy?
Cookies allow for a lot of creativity. There are lots of add-ins that you can use such as chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, raisins, or nuts. My Mom used to send us cookies made with cherry flavored chips. The boys loved those!
Then there are decorated cookies. You can make some fabulous looking cookies with icing and decorations such as jimmies, sprinkles, colored sugars, luster dust, edible glitter, cookie stamps and so much more. My mom and sister and I used to decorate sugar cookies to take to a children’s home at Christmas time. It was a lot of fun working together in the kitchen and sharing our creations with those less fortunate.
Are you a cookie enthusiast like me? Check out the cookie cook book links below for creative inspiration and soon your kitchen will be filled with the sweet, homey aroma of cookies baking.

QUICK LINKS:
Creative Cookies: Delicious Decorating for Any Occasion
Click here for a great assortment of cookie cook books.

The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl

Have you ever heard of the Pioneer Woman blog? It is a delightful recipe blog by Pioneer Woman who writes about her husband Marlboro Man, their children, ranch, and of course, her wonderful recipes! Several of my online friends have been raving about her chocolate cake for years. Pioneer Woman's sense of humor, gorgeous photos, and tempting recipes make it fun to read the blog even if you never make any of the dishes she features.
Now she has written a book! The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl. I love the blog and can't wait to read the book. This one is going on my Christmas wish list for sure!


Merry Christmas!