Gingerbread Pudding Cookies

November 29, 2012 19 Comments

A few weeks ago I participated in a Cookie Week with Nikki from Chef in Training.  These gingerbread cookies are what I brought to share on her blog.  I had to share them with you here too.  They were absolutely delicious and disappeared so fast from my cookie jar.  You can see my original post here.

This time of year I like to bake lots and lots of cookies.  Well, really I like to bake cookies anytime of the year.  But at least during the holidays, people don’t look at you funny when you bake 12 different kinds in one month:-) [Read more...]

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Cinnabon Sugar Cookies

November 4, 2012 69 Comments

 

This week I had someone order 10 dozen sugar cookies for an open house at a local hospital.   Ten dozen sugar cookies is a lot of cookies.  Mixing and baking is actually the easy part.  But after frosting 120 cookies, my hand was tired of holding that frosting bag.  It is always a great feeling when I box up an order, and know that I am done.  Then I can move on to making goodies for all of you:-)

There was half a batch of sugar dough leftover when I got done with my order.  Now you would think that I wouldn’t want to see another sugar cookie for at least a week or two.  But no, I have had this Cinnabon syrup and sugar topping just waiting for the right time to bust it out.  These sugar cookies were the right time.  I couldn’t wait to finish them up and taste them.  They were everything I wanted them to be:-)

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Coconut S’mores Pudding Sandwiches

October 14, 2012 47 Comments
I may or may not be addicted to making pudding cookies…I’ll let you be the judge of that:-)
I just love how soft these cookies become with a whole box of instant pudding in the batter. They have very quickly become my go to cookie of all time. With so many different pudding flavors and mix ins, the flavors are endless!!!
These sprinkles have been in my baking cupboard for a few days just waiting to be used. Like I need a reason to use sprinkles…my kids love them on everything. We make hot cocoa and my daughter has to have sprinkles on top of the marshmallows. Makes me so proud…I have taught her well:-)
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M&M Pumpkin Pudding Cookies

September 26, 2012 39 Comments
Well, it was bound to happen again…
Chocolate Chip cookies made with a pudding mix
I had to make more pudding cookies.

Especially after I made the peanut butter pudding ones,
and after I have seen so many yummy combinations online lately.
Seriously…Maria, Nikki, and Ashton made me do it:-)

I have had pudding on the brain dreaming up combinations for a while now.

chocolate chip cookies made with instant pudding

What was I supposed to do when I saw the box of pumpkin pudding at Meijer?
Make pudding and eat it?

Of course not…my first thought was to make it into yummy cookies:-)
Because if you have not tried pudding cookies, then you are missing out.
They are soft and chewy and basically addicting, no matter what the flavor.
It is my favorite way to make cookies right now, along with the cake mix cookies.

Yes, I may have bought a few different pudding flavors,
and yes, I may have made 3-4 different kinds in the last 2 months.

I’m just warning you there is a pudding obsession happening here, so be prepared.
I promise to spread them out though…
so the obsession isn’t quite so recognizable!!!

chocolate chip cookies made with instant pudding

Lucky for me, my son needed a dessert kind of a snack this week…
for get this…National Punctuation Day!
Apparently this was a “real” holiday on Monday…I don’t know…
Yeah, I had never heard of it either…but I’m all for celebrating any day with cookies.
Especially soft, chewy pudding cookies made with Fall colored M&M’s!!!
You need to try these for sure:-)
chocolate chip cookies made with pumpkin pudding

Check out more Pudding Cookies:

Butterscotch Pudding Triple Chip Cookies from Two Peas and their Pod
PB & Chocolate Chip Banana Cream Pudding Cookies from Chef in Training
Biscoff Cheesecake Pudding Cookies from Something Swanky
Peanut Butter Pudding Cookies from BruCrew Life

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M&M Pumpkin Pudding Cookies

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Yield: 48 cookies

M&M Pumpkin Pudding Cookies

Chocolate chip cookies made with a box of instant pumpkin pudding and MM candies

Ingredients

1 c. butter, softened
3/4 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 box instant pumpkin spice pudding (3.4 oz.)
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
2 1/4 c. flour
1 1/2 c. M&M's
1/2 c. mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugars until creamy. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat again. Sift together the flour, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, pudding mix and salt. Slowly add to the butter mixture. Stir in the M&M's and chocolate chips by hand.
  2. Use a teaspoon to scoop the dough onto a baking sheet. Bake at 375* for 8-9 minutes. They will appear undone, but they will set up while cooling. Let cool on baking sheet for a few minutes before removing to a wire rack. Store in a sealed container. Makes about 48 cookies.
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Toffee Apple Pie Cookies

September 17, 2012 51 Comments
Are you guys enjoying Applicious Week so far?
Apple cookies
Everyone has done a great job so far with some yummy recipes.
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Peanut Butter Kit Kat Ice Cream Sandwiches

September 9, 2012 25 Comments

I was cleaning up some photo folders on our computer and,
I realized that I have so many recipes from this summer that I still haven’t shared.

I’m sure that means I bake way too much and should probably slow down…
yeah, like that’s going to happen:-)
And I have the stretchy pants to prove it!!!

Yesterday our weather turned cooler…very fall like and wonderful.
Gotta love bringing out the jeans and hoodies.
I am so excited for my favorite season to be here non stop!!!
In the evening my husband got out our fire pit and we enjoyed a blazing fire.

The irony in this…we were huddled around the fire to keep warm…
while eating ice cream!!!

I came to the realization that just because summer is gone (I hope),
doesn’t mean we stop eating ice cream here.
And I’m betting that most of you keep eating ice cream too.
So, I think I am safe to share the couple ice cream goodies from this summer.

A chewy oatmeal peanut butter cookie…
studded with white chocolate Kit Kat bars.
What could be better?
Oh yeah, TWO of these cookies and vanilla ice cream in the middle.

Sandwich cookies are the best because you get 2 cookies + filling every time you have just one.
I definitely need to make more filled cookies just for that reason alone:-)
And you wonder why I wear stretchy pants…

Peanut Butter Kit Kat Ice Cream Sandwiches

by Inside BruCrew Life
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 11 minutes
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Ingredients
  • 1 c. peanut butter
  • 1 c. butter
  • 2 c. brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. honey
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 Tbsp. vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 2 1/2 c. flour
  • 2 c. quick oats
  • 3 c. chopped white chocolate Kit Kat bars
Instructions
Cream together the peanut butter, butter, honey, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat again. Sift together the salt, baking soda, flour, and oats in another bowl, then slowly add them to the creamed mixture. Do not over beat. Stir in the candy bars by hand. Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.
Roll the dough into 1 1/2 inch balls. Place on a baking sheet with 2 inches around each one. Bake at 350* for 11 minutes. Let cool for 2 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Place a scoop of ice cream on a cookie and top with another one. Makes 24 sandwiches.
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Carrot Cake Cookies

August 19, 2012 51 Comments
Cookies are like beds.

Did I get your attention with that comment?

Ok, well, really cookies are nothing like beds,
but it got you over here reading didn’t it?

Here is my big philosophical reason on beds and cookies…
I like big cookies and I have discovered that I like big beds.
The more the merrier, right?
See, in my mind, cookies are like beds.
The more cookies I have the merrier I am,
and the bigger the bed, more merriment I get from all that space!
Yes, I have strange ways of looking at things:-)

Last week we spent a week at the beach with my family.
The room we stayed in had a king sized bed.
I am more than ready to upgrade to one that size for my room at home.
You could do “snow angels” and not bump into the other person.

I have to admit something…
I kind of like my own space when I am sleeping.
Now don’t get me wrong, I like to cuddle.
But when it is time to sleep, lots of space is nice!!!

Well, unless it is freezing cold out, then I “steal” my hubby’s body heat.
So that King sized bed wouldn’t be as practical in the middle of winter, I guess.

Want to know something else I like to “steal”?
Cookies from the kitchen when no one is looking.
It’s a problem, I know!

Lately I have been all about making cake mix cookies,
so making a carrot cake version was bound to happen sooner than later.
I just love how quick and easy they are to make up!! (and to eat)

A few weeks ago my husband and I went on our church staff retreat.
Guess who was in charge of making sure we had enough sweet stuff to munch on?
Silly question to ask, huh?   Me of course:-)

I made these cookies, some fudge, and some oreo balls.
These cookies disappeared at an alarming rate.
In fact, I do believe the last cookie got hidden, so it could be enjoyed later.
(and no, not by me:-)

The cinnamon and spice really stood out in these,
and the warm rich flavor just made them melt in your mouth.
These cookies have the perfect Fall feeling to them.
Caramel, cinnamon, spice…
Yup, I totally can’t wait for Fall to get here!!!
Carrot Cake Cookies

by Inside BruCrew Life
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 10-11 minutes
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Ingredients
  • 1 carrot cake mix
  • 1/2 c. butter, melted
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 c. white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 c. Kraft caramel bits
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, butter, eggs, vanilla, and cinnamon. Beat until combined. Stir in the white chips and caramel bits by hand. Chill dough in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. For dough into 1- 1 1/2 inch balls and place on baking sheet. Bake at 350* for 10-11 minutes. Let cool on pan 2-3 minutes. Gently remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely. Store in air tight container.
Note: Use a metal spatula to remove the cookies from the baking sheet. The caramel will start to stick to the pan if you leave it cool too much.
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Reeses Peanut Butter Pudding Cookies

August 16, 2012 13 Comments
In a yummy cookie mood today???
Today I am sharing one of my absolute favorite cookies with you.
These cookies are full of peanut butter cups, Reeses pieces, and marshmallows.
Want the recipe?


Then head over to Southern Lovely today, where I am guest posting 
and sharing the recipe for these absolutely delicious cookies!!!

I can’t wait to see you there:-)

 

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Back To School Cookie Round Up

August 9, 2012 42 Comments
Our office floor is filled with bags of notebooks, pencils, crayons, and rulers.
Yup, it’s that time of year.
Time to round up everything on the school list
and write your kids names on every single item.
Time to buy new shoes and socks
and a new school wardrobe.
It’s also time to make cookies.
What?  Doesn’t school say cookies to you??
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Peanut Butter & Jelly Cookies

August 2, 2012 51 Comments
I made cookies…again….with more Reeses!
Does that surprise you??
Yes, addicted is the word I use too:-)

Ever since I made THESE COOKIES
I kept thinking about a vanilla version with more Reeses in them.

Then one day when the kids were having a super simple lunch of pb & j…
and it hit me!!!  Peanut butter and jelly in a cookie!
Awesome idea huh???

I suppose I could make better use of my time and do housework things
like dust, mop, laundry, or even clean the toilet.  ”shiver”
But when I get an fun baking idea in my head,
I kind of get distracted until I make it come to life!!!

And I have to say, making cookies is always more fun than a super squeaky clean house.
I usually do little cleaning things while the cookies are in the oven.
Gotta save some face a little here!
Honest I do clean my house…but I probably spend more time in the kitchen.
Probably why I get “that look” from my hubby some days.

Does anyone else get that look?

You know…the silent stare???
No?  Maybe I’m the only one:-)

It’s the look that that says I have been crafting, baking, & blogging way too much.
Always a good idea to spend the next day feverishly cleaning up my mini messes!

Plus we can only eat cookies so many days a week.
One day off from baking is probably a good idea…

at least that’s what my thighs keep telling me!!!

Peanut Butter & Jelly Cookies

by Inside BruCrew Life
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
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Ingredients
  • 1 white cake mix
  • 1/2 c. butter, melted
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 c. chopped Reeses peanut butter cups (9 snack size)
  • 1/2 c. chopped dark chocolate raspberry Ghirardelli squares (6 squares)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350*. Mix cake mix, butter, eggs, and vanilla in a mixing bowl for about 2 minutes. Gently stir in the chopped candy pieces. Chill the dough for 20 minutes in the refrigerator before baking. Form into 1 to 1 1/2 inch balls and place on a non stick baking sheet. Bake 10 -12 minutes. Let cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes then remove to your wax paper lined counter to cool completely. Makes about 30 cookies.
Note: I froze the peanut butter cups and raspberry chocolate before baking. It made it easier to chop without smashing the candy.
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Banana Reeses Cookies

June 28, 2012 43 Comments

Happiness is…

chocolate cake mix cookie
*cool summer mornings where you need a blanket to snuggle under
*little hands reaching for yours when you go for a walk
*hearing your kids playing and getting along…for a while:-)
*kissing your husband
*going to Goodwill and finding fun photo props
*fun baking supplies in the mail
*planning a party with your daughter
*doing what you love

 

*finding boxes full of baking bananas at the grocery store
*baking cookies (or anything for that matter)
*REESES in any shape or form:-)
*combining bananas and Reeses into the best cookie ever!
chocolate cake mix cookie
Seriously these cookies were amazing!
Chocolatey, fudgey, banana bread like, chock full of peanut butter cups, and Reeses pieces…
do I have you convinced you NEED to bake these cookies in the very near future???
I had to break out the stretchy pants after these because I Could.Not.Stop!!!
One after the other kept going into my mouth
and I didn’t even care…seriously that’s what the pants were for!
You did see how many peanut butter cups and pieces are in these, right??
Don’t mess with my and my Reeses…
and after seeing that my most popular recipes involve peanut butter and Reeses of some sort…
I’m thinking you all like them just as much as I do:-)
So, really, these cookies were for you.
I just had to taste test them to be sure they were ok for you:-)  hee hee!
And now that there are no cookies left…I guess you better go bake your own…
and then go hide in a closet with a big plateful
because after you taste these…
you won’t want to do anything but stuff your face with them.
Honest!!!
Still craving more Reeses?
Maybe one I can tempt you with one of these recipes:-)
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Banana Reeses Cookies

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Yield: 30 cookies

Banana Reeses Cookies

Chocolate cake mix cookies made with banana and Reeses...best cookie ever!

Ingredients

1 chocolate cake mix
1/2 c. butter, softened
2 brown bananas, smashed
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. miniature chocolate chips
1 c. peanut butter cups, chopped
1/2 c. Reeses pieces

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter, bananas, and vanilla. Slowly add the cake mix. The dough will be very thick. Stir in the chocolate chips, peanut butter cups, and pieces by hand carefully.
  2. Drop by spoonfuls onto a baking sheet and bake at 350* for 10-12 minutes. Cool on the pan for about 1-2 minutes and then remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an air tight container.
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Peanut Butter Pudding Cookies

April 11, 2012 63 Comments
Today I decided to get my baking groove on with some Peanut Butter Pudding Cookies
but if you asked me what I would be baking each week,
I would probably give you a blank stare.
I could give you a list of a few ingredients that I could play around with.
(ok that just made me giggle…because my baking cupboard is full…I have more than a few.)
But I never know for sure what I am going to make
until I get the Kitchen Aid out.

Some bloggers have a detailed plan of recipes and posts that they want to accomplish.  Some of these bloggers even do themes.  Then there are other bloggers who actually bake and write posts way ahead of time.

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