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Espresso Sable Sandwiches with Blonde Chocolate Filling: #CreativeCookieExchange

December 17, 2019 By Laura 5 Comments

Espresso Sable Sandwiches with Blonde Chocolate Filling

Espresso Sable Sandwiches with Blonde Chocolate Filling are perfect for holiday tins (or anytime): the coffee flavored shortbread is classic and not too sweet while the caramelized white chocolate filling gives the cookies warm sweetness and an exciting new twist. Keep reading to see what other cookies CCE bakers are making for the holidays, Affiliate… 

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Peanut Butter Blossoms with Leftover Candy: #CreativeCookieExchange

April 23, 2019 By Laura 2 Comments

Peanut Butter Blssoms with Leftover Candy

Peanut Butter Blossoms with Leftover Candy is an indulgent use for leftover Easter candy and any other small chocolates you have lying around. Keep reading to see what other uses Creative Cookie Exchange bakers came up with for leftover candy! I just had a fantastic long weekend in Chicago with at least four exciting culinary experiences… 

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Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew Bundt Cake: #BundtBakers

April 18, 2019 By Laura 2 Comments

Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew Bundt Cake

Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew Bundt Cake is perfect for anyone who loves the drink it is inspired by. Keep reading to check out the other coffee shop inspired bundt cakes shared by our bakers. I have not discussed Skadi much recently–we will blame the thyroid cancer because she continues to have a huge personality… 

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Stamped Sugar Cookies: #CreativeCookieExchange

March 19, 2019 By Laura 5 Comments

Stamped Sugar Cookies

Stamped Sugar Cookies have the heft and chew of a classic bakery style drop sugar cookie, but thanks to cookie stamps they are also super cute and fun! Keep reading to see what other stamped cookies the Creative Cookie Exchange came up with. I had some frustration with these cookies but really I have a… 

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Oatmeal Lace Cookies: #CreativeCookieExchange

December 18, 2018 By Laura 5 Comments

Oatmeal Lace Cookies

Oatmeal Lace Cookies are an easy cookie to stuff your holiday tins with: they are delicate, crisp, and indulgent with caramel flavors that will last through the holidays. Keep reading to check out what other cookies that were shared by the Creative Cookie Exchange hosts will last in a holiday tin.  Sammy informed me yesterday… 

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Instant Pot Bengali Khichuri (Red Lentil Risotto): Review and Giveaway of Instant Indian

November 4, 2018 By Laura 13 Comments

Bengali Khichuri (Red Lentil Risotto)

Instant Pot Bengali Khichuri (Red Lentil Risotto) is super easy and delicious Indian comfort food that comes together quickly thanks to the pressure cooker function. A copy of Instant Indian was sent to me in exchange for an honest review; please read through to the end for giveaway details. Affiliate links have been used to… 

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Spiced Molasses Amber Ale Cookies: #CreativeCookieExchange

October 23, 2018 By Laura 5 Comments

Spiced Molasses Amber Ale Cookies

Spiced Molasses Amber Ale Cookies are a delicious twist on spiced molasses cookies, with an alluring malty undertone from the amber ale. I learned an important lesson when making these Spiced Molasses Amber Ale Cookies. Don’t ever try to boil beer on the highest heat, especially not on an induction power boil setting.

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Ricotta Mini Chip Cookies: #CreativeCookieExchange

September 25, 2018 By Laura 4 Comments

Ricotta Mini Chip Cookies

Ricotta Mini Chip Cookies are an addictive and delicious twist on Italian Ricotta Cookies. Keep reading to check out what bake sale cookies the other Creative Cookie Exchange bakers made this month! Hi guys! I am still coughing a bit but things seem to be improving. Hopefully I have not called Murphy’s wrath down upon… 

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Kitchen Sink Cookies: #CreativeCookieExchange

August 24, 2018 By Laura 1 Comment

Kitchen Sink Cookies

Kitchen Sink Cookies are chewy, delicious butter, brown sugar and vanilla cookies stuffed with whatever you have around that sounds good. And they are the perfect cookies to make really big; keep reading to see what other giant cookies the Creative Cookie Exchange bakers came up with. The coughing plot has thickened! Turns out all… 

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Hi! I’m Laura and I am a recovering history major who has re-channeled all of my passion for learning about the history of different countries to learning about their food culture. That doesn’t mean every dish on here is strictly authentic, but it does mean that even my adaptations are not undertaken lightly. My goal is to show you–by doing–that these dishes are possible in your kitchen. Including desserts because I have quite the sweet tooth! Read More…

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