Mincemeat Cookies

Happy Easter tomorrow!  When I was growing up, we would do Easter baskets on Saturday.  We would also usually go hiking in the desert on the Saturday before Easter as well.

I have fond memories of the Saturday before Easter.  My cousins, aunts, and uncles would get together to go have a picnic and take a hike. We would always have a trail mix that my aunt called bird seed.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate chips cookies are one of my favorites. They are homey and comforting.

I have posted my share of chocolate chip cookies on my blog. I have made chai spiced chocolate chip cookies, chocolate chip cookies with caramel, Magnolia Table chocolate chip cookies,  chocolate chip cookies stuffed with Milk Duds, and chocolate chip cookies blossoms.

Chocolate Cookies with Andes Creme de Menthe Baking Pieces

These cookies do not look like much, but there were tasty.  The mint pieces aren't very visible from the outside, so they look like plain chocolate cookies.  

I think that spring has finally arrived around here.  The weather has warmed up.  Flowers are blooming.  Last weekend was the cherry blossom festival.  The blossoms were in full bloom which doesn't always coincide with the festival.

Chai Spiced Chocolate Chip Cookies

Another day, another cookie recipe! I feel like Chai spiced things were the rage a couple of years ago.  I think I have eaten Chai spiced cupcakes and Chai spiced blondies.  

I am a big fan of chocolate chips cookies, so why not make them a little fancier with spices? They were tasty cookies, so it worked out.

Mincemeat Bar Cookie

I seem to have a problem posting recipes as much as I did in the past.  In the past, I would try and post a couple times a week.  That is a pretty intense schedule.  Now I post two or three times a month.  I don't have a problem with that, but I now have a backlog of food pictures.

I may need to start making old recipes again so I don't feel compelled to take pictures.  I took a break from making Thai food because I had made so many Thai curries.  I guess I need to pull out a few of my favorites and make them again.

Ginger Cookies Dipped in White Chocolate

I made this cookies a during the holidays.  It has taken a while for me to post about them.  They are really more appropriate for Christmas, but I am sure they would still be delicious for Valentine's Day.

What makes these really special are the cool star shaped sprinkles.  I still have at least half a bottle of these sprinkles.  I'll have to think of something special to make that would be improved with star shaped sprinkles.

Chocolate Chip Cookies with Caramel

Strangely enough, I made these cookies for Thanksgiving.  I did not have traditional thanksgiving food.  We ate fettuccini Alfredo and these chocolate chips cookies.

I did not want to go through all the work of preparing a traditional Thanksgiving meal, and I am glad my friends did not want to either.

Peanut Butter Cookie for one with Reese's baking cups and Reese's Pieces

It's December! I have already had my first holiday party and have another one tomorrow. I'm excited for Christmas, even if it seems like it was just Christmas.

My parents have already given me my Christmas present, although I expect I will still have something to open on Christmas morning.  I was given an electric keyboard.  They mailed it directly to me. 

Chocolate Cookies with Reece's Baking Cups and Reece's Pieces Candy

The holidays are fast approaching.  Are you ready?  

I spend last Thanksgiving in Spain.  It is a pretty epic way to spend the holiday.  This year is going to be much more low key.  I am going to go hang out at a friends' house.  We are not even making thanksgiving foods.

Peanut Butter Cookies with Reese's Baking Cups and Reese's Pieces Candy

There is supposedly a hurricane heading near where I live later this week.  I don't believe we will see any of the hurricane, but I believe it will be very wet.  We have already received lots of rain the last couple of weeks.

I'm usually not very prepared for storms.  I usually just cross my fingers that the electricity doesn't go out.  I have purchased a case of bottled water, I own a flash light, and I have trail mix.  I think I am good to go.

Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Yesterday I saw the movie Crazy Asian Rich.  I did not intend to see it, but the reviews are really good.  Anyway, it was a last minute decision.

It was so funny.  I even got a little emotional at the end.  It exceeded my expectations.  I plan on seeing it again, though I will probably wait until it goes to DVD.  I think I'll also borrow the book from the library.  

Magnolia Table Chocolate Chip Cookie

I have not posted for a while.  I left for about a week to go visit family at home.  I brought my laptop with me, but did not end up turning it on for the entire time.  That is a sign of a good, fun filled week.

Unfortunately, I think that was my last vacation until Christmas.  I may end up taking a couple of weekend trips, but that is it.

Oatmeal Cookies with Dried Cranberries, Chocolate Chips, Pecans, and Toffee Bits

I have a soft spot for oatmeal cookies.  Pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are my favorite, but I have a hard time saying no to a soft oatmeal cookie.

I like oatmeal raisin cookies, but I prefer oatmeal cookies with chocolate chips too.  These cookies combine the deliciousness of dried fruit and chocolate chips.  

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

Chocolate and peanut butter is probably my favorite combinations.  I really like chocolate and caramel too.  

I like peanut butter by itself, but there is something about peanut butter and chocolate together that makes the world seem like a better place.

Swig Sugar Cookies

I heard about these sugar cookies from my sister.  I spoke with her on the phone about a month ago, and she mentioned she was making these cookies.

Apparently there is a bakery in Saint George, Utah that is well known for there cookies.  This is an imitation of their recipe.  I have never been to the bakery, so I don't know if they are a good imitation.

Butter Pecan Cookies

I actually made these cookies last year around Christmas time.  I was going to post about them earlier, but I left my camera at home when I was there for the holidays.  

I went to Mexico last week, and my parents brought me my camera.  There were photos from several recipes, so the next few recipes I post will be old.  I hope I remember all the details of the recipes.

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies with Cocoa Nibs

I work nine hour days, and then have every other Friday off.  Today is my designated day off.  It was very windy today, and many other people had their work cancelled.

This would not have effected me, but a museum that I had planned to attend was also closed because of the wind.  Instead of exploring my city, I have been lazy all day.  The only productive things I have done all day are exercise, grocery shopping, and buying new running shoes.