Author Archives: Sweet Jumbles
Warm Vanilla Cakes
Single- or small-serving dessert recipes are often hard to come by. But if you just want something for yourself, or you and your +1, it’s often impractical to bake an entire cake. It’s not uncommon that I find myself either … Continue reading
S’Mores Hamantaschen
I decided to try a twist on a seasonal cookie this month. March 9-10 is Purim in the Jewish faith, and Hamantaschen are the treat associated with that holiday.
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Lemon Meltaways
Although I am making these cookies for Christmas, the fact is that Lemon Meltaways are perfect year-round. In the wintertime, they are a great complement to a cup of hot tea, with lovely citrus notes that offer a change to … Continue reading
Pear Butter Cupcakes
If you’ve had your fill of Christmas Cookies and need to mix it up a bit, I’ve got a great recipe for you. These Pear Butter Cupcakes do require a bit of extra effort due to the fact that you … Continue reading
Eggnog Sugar Cookies
It’s about that time – cookie season! In all likelihood, you have a list of your favorite go-to Christmas cookie recipes. But, if you’re like me, you also like to try new cookies to keep your selection interesting. Sugar cookies … Continue reading
Pumpkin Cheesecake Snickerdoodles
Every fall, the street I live on has a neighborhood block party of food, games, and music. I knew I wanted to make cookies, and settled on Pumpkin Cheesecake Snickerdoodles.
Watermelon Krispies
This post is less about a recipe and more about fun. Most readers will have already made krispy treats. These are a variation of that, intended to make children (or the young at heart) smile. If you know how to … Continue reading
Blueberry Marshmallow Crumb Bars
Last month I focused on strawberries, and this month it’s blueberries! I really can’t get enough of fruits and berries in the summertime. And I’m not talking about supermarket berries – I mean farmers market berries, pick-your-own berries, berries from … Continue reading
Shortbread Two Ways – Lemon Verbena and Lavender Citrus
Shortbread cookies are among my favorite types of cookies. Sweet but not too sweet, a great base for all kinds of flavor ideas, and rather simple. This summer I was growing Lemon Verbena in my backyard (until I killed it … Continue reading
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Tagged citrus, cookies, herbs, lavender, lemon, lemon verbena, orange, shortbread
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