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A Month of Cookies Roundup

YumSugar — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 09:01:52 -0700

Last month was National Cookie Month and, in case you didn't know, we featured a different cookie recipe each day. If you missed any of them, then you're in luck, we've compiled them all for you right here. There were some basics like snickerdoodles and shortbread, but there were also some new finds like potato chip cookies. So check out the list — there are 32, one for each day and one extra! — and see what strikes your fancy!

52 Weeks of Baking: Caramel "Apple" Cookies

YumSugar — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 13:01:19 -0700

I was searching for a final cookie recipe to round out National Cookie Month when I stumbled across one that looked like caramel apples. They were so cute and seemed like the perfect Halloween treat, so I headed to the store and grabbed a bag of caramels. The cookies themselves are pretty simple to make; they're basically a dyed sugar cookie dipped in caramel and put on a stick! To get the recipe and start bobbing for your own "apples,"

Scrumptious, Delicate Chocolate Macaroons

partysugar — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 13:47:11 -0700

Although the majority of you prefer coconut macaroons to the classic French sandwich cookie, I love the French version. When I eat a French macaroon, I am instantly transported to the glorious streets of Paris. I enjoy how the cookies have a crisp, dry outside and soft, chewy inside.

In this recipe, the sweet filling is a chocolate whipped cream. These take time to make, but the final product is divinely worth it. They're great with an afternoon coffee or glass of bubbly, so get the recipe now, just

Betcha Can't Eat Just One

YumSugar — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 05:01:33 -0700

According to most people, you're either a sweet person or a savory one. You either crave cookies, or you crave chips. So what do you do if you fall somewher in between? What do you do if you crave both chips and cookies? If you're looking for an answer to that question, then today's your lucky day. I've actually discovered a recipe for potato chip cookies! That's right, the best of both worlds in one tasty snack. For the recipe,

Gorgeous Alphabet Sugar Cookies

partysugar — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 09:00:00 -0700

Having a good, reliable sugar cookie recipe in your repertoire is a must for every home baker. Sugar cookies are incredibly diverse and can be turned into many different kinds of cookies. For a clever take on place settings think about making these sugar cookie stand outs. Part of the dough is dyed red and two cookie cutter shapes are used to make the letter and the backing. These make beautiful edible ornaments come holiday time. To take a look at the recipe,

Would You Rather Eat French or Coconut Macaroons?

partysugar — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 04:30:00 -0700

Source

Would You Rather Eat French or Coconut Macaroons?

French

Coconut

I love both!

Neither, I prefer _____ (fill in the blank below).

Other - see my comment below.

Snap in to a Lemon-Basil Snap

YumSugar — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 04:28:19 -0700

It's a little late in the season for basil — although I've still seen thriving bunches in the store — but when I saw this recipe for Lemon-Basil Snaps, I knew I had to share it with you. From the look of things, it seems to be a cross between a cookie and a savory biscuit. Call me crazy, but I think this is exactly the sort of recipe that would be worth giving around the holidays. Can you imagine the reaction you'll receive — assuming you can get your hands on some fresh basil — when you present someone with a basil cookie? If you're feeling adventurous give this recipe a try, just

Ghost Lollipop Cookies

partysugar — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 03:00:00 -0700

If spider cookies aren't really your style, how about ghost lollipop cookies? You don't need a special ghost shaped cookie cutter to make these screaming spice cookies, since they get their shape from a bent, used tuna can. The eyes and open mouth are melted Jolly Ranchers, and the white face is fluffy frosting. These cookies take a bit of time to make, but the finished product is a gorgeous cookie that makes a great gift when wrapped in clear cellophane. To give this recipe a whirl,

Get Caught in a Spiderweb Cookie

YumSugar — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 07:01:38 -0700

I love how Halloween has really become a celebrated holiday of its own. There are a ton of festive ways to decorate your house, lots of pumpkins to carve and best of all, treats to make! If you're looking for a simple cookie for your Halloween party, pot luck or office, then look no further. These simple spiderweb cookies are wonderfully tasty and cute too! To get the how-to,

Disgust Your Guests With Brain Cookies

partysugar — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 16:15:08 -0700

Halloween is a great time to get creative with experimental baking. Take these cookies, for example: The dough is arranged in long tubes and shaped to look like a brain. You will need an entire bottle of food coloring to make the deep red blood glaze. If you don't like nuts or are allergic, simply omit them from the recipe. Normally I would never recommend grossing out your guests, but that is what Halloween is all about! To see how to make these mini brains,