122112 Sugar Cookie Cutouts

I made this recipe the same day I made the Gingerbread snowflakes. Very good sugar cookie recipe and, again, the royal frosting was perfect for these cut-outs. Simple flavor as expected from these traditional treats. I did not freeze the cut-outs prior to baking (freezer was full). A definite go-to recipe when cut-outs are needed.....including the icing!

122112 Gingerbread Snowflakes

This recipe has a strong molasses flavor - not surprising with the 1.5c the recipe calls for. The dough is very pliable after refrigeration. I did not freeze cut-outs prior to baking (turned out fine). I'm not a big fan of gingerbread cookies so I'll probably not make this recipe again. Time consuming but very pretty! The royal icing was perfect for this "gift" cookies.

120912 Chocolate-cherry Thumbprints

The recipe actually called for Strawberries but I thought tar cherries always go well with chocolate & cream cheese - plus, strawberries are out of season. The specified oven time of 10-15 minutes was a bit too long, and it's difficult to see the bottom of the cookies darkening. Must keep an eye on the cookies. Yummy but cookie is not soft;more on the crispy side. Not bad but probably won't repeat.

112112Pumpkin Cookies with Brown Butter Icing

Excellent pumpkin cookies - soft, cakey pumpkin with a not-too sweet icing. Fun to pipe cookies followed by piping the icing. The icing was very pliable and not runny. My niece was a quite a helper with this recipe- which we took to our Thanksgiving gathering (was a hit). A keeper for the holiday season! Fun for the kids to make.

112412 Brandy Snaps

Hmm...don't really care for the ginger flavor in this recipe. And, they're a bit involved to make - have to work quickly before the cookies harden. Somewhat plain tasting...not too happy with the recipe. Will not be revisiting.

110312Anzac Biscuits

Hands down, this is probably the easiest recipe in the entire MS Cookie book!! No mixer, no eggs.....and not a bad tasting cookie/biscuit! Leaves a wonderful aroma in the kitchen. I used a rich maple syrup my mom had brought back from Maine last month...yummy! Will likely make again if I'm in a pinch!

102112 Double Chocolate Brownies

This is a very good brownie recipe, especially if you like them chewy.A cinch to make and very decadent! Basic ingredients, but it's the process that makes the recipe. Very forgiving and makes for a nice "beginners" brownie recipe. Excellent all-around recipe.

101312 Pecan Tassies

What an Excellent Recipe!! I made it twice within a week. Super easy and the tassies are super delicious! The mascarpone cheese in the dough adds such nice texture to the crust. I was extremely generous with the pecans....not too sweet, either. This recipe can be made within an hour, easily! A keeper for sure.

100612 Chocolate Cherry Crumble Bars

This recipe was a little involved from simmering the cherry filling, to making the cocoa crumble, whisking the kirsch mixture, and double baking...whew! A bit on the sweet side but not too bad. Could have been a bit more moist. Not sure if I would make this again...ROI not good. Plus, the picture I took didn't turn out too good.

092312 Sand Tarts

These cookies are very simple tasting - rather on the plain side. It's an easy recipe and doesn't require any exotic ingredients. Not much to blog about thesecookies

and more than likely will not be repeating the recipe.