Have A Sweet Weekend!

4th of July "fireworks cookies", from Martha Stewart (of course).

Even though these cookies look intimidating, the decorating process actually sounds quite easy.  I might try it.

find the recipe HERE!

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Christmas Treats!

I make these pecan bars for every Christmas.  Since, we alternate Christmas between my husbands family in upstate New York and my parent's house in Indianapolis, nobody gets tired of them!  You can dip them in chocolate, or not.  Either way, they are delicious!

The recipe is HERE.

This coconut cake is also a winning Christmas cake.  It's a little rich, but it's amazing.  I highly recommend it!  And, if you make it, double the recipe and you will get three 9" cakes which will create a nice triple layer (the recipe alone makes 2 eight inch cakes).

The recipe is HERE.


I might branch out and try to make these this year.  Maamoul, a middle eastern cookie stuffed with a sugary date and orange mixture.  Yummy!

On a less sophisticated level, I am obsessed with these pocket sized (sugar free!!) Werther's Original!  Now, I can eat as many as I want...  on the go, no less.

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Cookies were awesome

Update: These cookies from Fortune Cookie Cafe were so good. Really. Really. Good. They arrived in a beautiful box, complete with Fortune Cookie Cafe label, and each flavor was individually wrapped in cellophane and tied with orange yarn. So cute, and so so yummy. Definitely will be buying more and giving as gifts on special occasions.

You should too.

Friday's Etsy Shop: Fortune Cookie Cafe

Assorted Butterball Cookies, $18.00 for 2 dozen

Mmmm, these look delightful. I found this fantastic bakery on the front page of Etsy this week, and it was love at first sight. I just want to reach through the picture and steal one these sugar-coated shortbread cookies! I ordered two dozen of these assorted butterball cookies just this morning! I coudn't resist (she makes raspberry, triple berry, and chocolate, people!).


Dulce de Leche Shortbread Sandwich, $18.00 for 1 dozen

Fortune Cookie Cafe prepares and bakes your cookies the same day that they ship them! Nothing is frozen, and this means a lot to me. They ship all of their products USPS Priority Mail, so they will arrive within 2-3 business days. By they time they arrive, they will be fresh and yummy. Yummy, can't wait! All baking is done Monday through Wednesday, so if you place an order today (like me), it will be baked and shipped on Monday.

I think that sending cookies is such a great way to show someone that you care... instead of sending your best friend flowers on her birthday, send her two dozen of these... By the way, if you are still looking for a Mother's Day gift, these yummy cookies might be just the ticket. And, bonus, you don't have to do any of the work. Love that.


Raspberry Shortbread Sandwich, $18.00 for 2 dozen


Dark Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookie, $16.50 for 2 dozen


Russian Tea Cakes, $10.50 for 1 dozen