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Pan Banging Chocolate Chip Cookies

January 28, 2020 By Laura Leave a Comment

Pan Banging Chocolate Chip Cookie

Pan Banging Chocolate Chip Cookies are the latest chocolate chip cookie craze to hit the internet and so I had to try them! John and I have this running joke–for literal years now–where he references the fact that I started a food journal that he did not believe I would stick with (it was not… 

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Espresso Sable Sandwiches with Blonde Chocolate Filling: #CreativeCookieExchange

December 17, 2019 By Laura 3 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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Chocolate Stout Bundt Cake

December 11, 2019 By Laura 1 Comment

Chocolate Stout Bundt Cake

Chocolate Stout Bundt Cake is a delicious, intense and rich chocolate experience that will have everyone coming back for more.  I have no good excuse so I am not even going to bother trying to come up with one. I do think part of it is the longer you have been sharing recipes the harder… 

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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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The Chocolate Chip Cookie Collection: #CreativeCookieExchange

January 22, 2019 By Laura 3 Comments

Chocolate Chunk Cookies

The theme for Creative Cookie Exchange this month is Your Favorite Cookie–so I knew I needed to round up all of the chocolate chip cookie recipes shared on The Spiced Life! Affiliate links have been used to link to items I discuss. When the theme of “Your Favorite Cookie” was suggested for this month’s Creative… 

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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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Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars: #CreativeCookieExchange

January 23, 2018 By Laura 2 Comments

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars are decadent treats, perfect for special occasions, but actually quite easy and fast to make. Keep reading to see what other chocolatey treats the Creative Cookie Exchange has for us this month. When I picked Chocolate as the theme for this month’s Creative Cookie Exchange, I was thinking of Valentine’s… 

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Peppermint Chocolate Shortbread

December 23, 2017 By Laura Leave a Comment

Peppermint Chocolate Shortbread cookies are a happy revelation for people who enjoy crushed candy canes during the holidays. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas! This is just a quick post to let you know that I will be sharing a few scheduled posts over the next two weeks,

Filed Under: chocolate, cookies, ganache, Holiday and Christmas Cookies, mint chocolate, Peppermint Tagged With: candy canes, chocolate, cookies, Holiday cookies, peppermint, shortbread

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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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