Christmas Cookies in July – Loaded S’mores Cookies

On July 28, 2021 By take2createIn Christmas, cookies, Holidays, SummerLeave a comment

Is it even July if I don’t have a post about Christmas cookies?? If you are new to the blog, cookies are probably the favorite baked item and Christmas is easily the holiday with the most content on here! My mom and I have a tradition of the 12 Days of Cookies leading up to Christmas, if you want to read more about the 2020 cookies check out some of these popular cookies from last year (Peanut Butter and Oreo Brookies, Pecan Pie Bars)! These cookies will 100% be made again, probably this weekend they were that good! These have the crunch and chew of a good s’more, and don’t worry they are LOADED with chocolate and marshmallows. Definitely the perfect summer cookie to make!

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3rd Day of Cookie – Malted Sugar Cookies

On December 22, 2020December 22, 2020 By take2createIn Christmas, cookies, HolidaysLeave a comment

One of the shake flavors I love in the summer is a vanilla malt, all thanks to my dad. That’s his favorite flavor and even though chocolate is always a good option for me, I find myself ordering vanilla malt shakes when asked now. Dipping french fries in a vanilla malt? Perfect mix of salty and sweet and a little bit of caramel (how I feel malt tastes). We are always looking for a twist on a sugar cookie that will beat our classic almond sugar cookie, and this one is definitely a contender!

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6th Day of Cookie – Pecan Pie Bars

On December 19, 2020December 19, 2020 By take2createIn Holidays, Seasonal, Thanksgiving, Christmas, cookies3 Comments

My favorite pie during the holidays is easily a pecan pie. A cold slice of homemade pecan pie is the best leftover from Thanksgiving, am I right? I’ve even thought about asking for pecan pie for my birthday in April! This little bar is packed with all the ooey gooey crunchy pecan pie tastes and textures. If you are a fan of pumpkin pan like my family and I, you should definitely give this one a go!

Is pecan pie your favorite? What is your favorite around the holidays?

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9th Day of Cookie – Mimosa Butter Cookies

On December 16, 2020December 14, 2020 By take2createIn Christmas, cookies, HolidaysLeave a comment

We are in the single digits in our countdown to Christmas 2020! What better way to celebrate than with a little booze? Mimosa’s are a tried and true brunch drink with our families. For mother’s day we do mom-osa’s and every other time it’s the classic orange juice sweet drink as an option on the menu. Mimosa’s are my favorite brunch drink so the idea of putting that into a cookie, hello perfection. Excuse me while I drink a mimosa while eating these mimosa butter cookies and celebrate only 9 days before Christmas! We have to finish the champagne we opened right?

This citrusy butter cookie gave a new flavor profile to our 12 days of cookies after the peanut butter and oreo brookie, peanut butter crackles, and pudding thumbprints. Do you have a favorite drink at brunch?

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10th Day of Cookie – Marbled Pudding Thumbprint Cookies

On December 15, 2020December 14, 2020 By take2createIn Christmas, cookies, HolidaysLeave a comment

This cookie stood out to try because it looked super easy and the biggest bonus… we already had the ingredients! I always love when we have the ingredients for a cookie! At my house, vanilla pudding mix is a staple for one reason: cinnamon rolls. My cinnamon roll dough uses vanilla pudding mix and you never know when you need to make a batch right? We were right about this cookie, it was fun and came together beautifully. The smooth pudding with the crumbly vanilla and chocolate cookie made for an enjoyable combination.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookie Recipe

On June 8, 2020June 8, 2020 By take2createIn Dessert, FoodLeave a comment

We have all heard of chocolate chips but peanut butter chips might be a game changer. That’s right, we are talking sliced bread game changer status here!! Okay, well maybe it’s just me but this is exciting stuff! I fell in love when they were in a trail mix I tried out from Target (Archer Farms Peanut Butter Monster Trailmix). While grabbing some items from the baking aisle the other day, I saw the Reeses peanut butter chips and had to buy them. What can I say, my sweet tooth couldn’t resist!

I used the recipe on the back of the bag and below are my notes on difficulty, taste, and would I make them again. Link to the recipe is also below, so make sure to read more!

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10th Day Cookie – Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie

On December 15, 2019December 15, 2019 By take2createIn Christmas, Food, HolidaysLeave a comment

It’s 10 days before Christmas and I am beyond excited! I try to savor every moment of this time of year because I adore every little detail. I love the way the snow is illuminated by the house lights, I love how stores are filled with people shopping for someone they care about (sometimes you can catch when a stranger finds that perfect gift and their face lights up), and I love how the 12 days of cookies is an excuse to have a sweet treat everyday. 😉 This cookie is the start of a mini “copycat girl scout cookie” grouping. Ours didn’t turn out quite the same but that’s from drizzling with chocolate instead of coating the cookie entirely. We did cover two cookies entirely with chocolate and it did taste like a Tagalong girl scout cookie, so good!

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It’s a Pie! It’s a Cookie! It’s a Pie Cookie!

On December 19, 2018 By take2createIn Christmas, Food, Holidays, WinterLeave a comment

There are so many different pies that we make at Thanksgiving! Pumpkin, Apple, but my favorite is Pecan Pie. Cold Pecan Pie is my after Thanksgiving snack, and what I have when I take a break decorating the Christmas tree. But wait, it’s not Thanksgiving, it’s almost Christmas! What are we doing talking about pies then? Well, the cookie on the 7^th day before Christmas we are making pecan pie thumbprint cookies.

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