Category Archives: Cookies

Homemade Oreos

This weekend saw sewing, crocheting and baking. I worked on my first quilt, added to the rainbow blanket and made a batch of homemade Oreos. A few notes on the Oreos: * I use Van Houten brand cocoa. * I … Continue reading

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Snickerdoodles

Funny name but seriously yum. Almost unheard of here in Australia, but I’m yet to meet and Australian who didn’t love them after a cookie or two. I’ve made these quite a few times now, the dough is pretty quick and easy … Continue reading

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Holiday Baking and Crafting

The Christmas tree is finally coming down and work is back to normal. I’ve been back at work for a week but a few more days off would be nice. This holiday season I followed Pip’s instructions and made some crocheted … Continue reading

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Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies

I love Christmas M&Ms – I love all the colour-themed M&Ms! Hubby brought me back some milk chocolate, dark chocolate and almond Christmas M&Ms from the US. My friend Karla also picked up a packet of milk chocolate Christmas M&Ms while … Continue reading

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Cookie Dough Truffles

Oh. My. Goodness. “To die for!” is how co-worker Yasmin described them. Hubby says they are “da bomb”. The truffles are basically a cookie mixture with sweetened, condensed milk replacing the usual eggs. Balls of the mixture sit in the freezer … Continue reading

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ANZAC Biscuits

ANZAC I hear you say? You aren’t from down under are you? It stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corp, established during World War I. It’s ANZAC day next Saturday (and my brother’s birthday – happy birthday Tim!). ANZAC … Continue reading

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