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Guest Blog Post by: Kate Sigafoos Baking with your kids is a wonderful way to spend time together.   Kids learn math, science, and patience and parents get dessert out of the whole shebang.  A total win-win. When my first child approached toddlerdom, I jumped into baking with her as soon as I could.  Too bad …

I consider it a really good day when the hardest decision I have to make is, “Do I make brownies … or cookies for dessert?” Realistically, my dream would be to whip up both! A brownie for one hand and a cookie for the other. Because really, how is a girl supposed to decide between …

When I was expecting my son, a dear friend sent me a big batch of these cookies in the mail. What makes a pregnant lady more happy than getting a surprise cookie delivery? I dare say — NOTHING! Let’s talk about my Everything Cookies Recipe. Since, I’ve made the recipe myself a few times and every …

It’s time for more holiday baking! Our Junior Gizmo gal has another sweet treat to share with you today. She is showing you how easy it is to make these no-bake, Oreo Polar Bear Cookies. This is another recipe that the kids can help with, and believe us, they will want to help! Here’s what …

At the beginning of this month, I decided to cut gluten from my daughter’s diet. She has a few signs of being gluten intolerant and I wanted to head off any long term issues by being proactive now. Problem is, she and I both have quite the sweet tooth, and, well, most delicious treats are …

Chef Sawyer is back this week with a layered dessert he has been wanting to try for a while. He wanted to make a cookie bar that combined some of his favorite cookie (and candy!) flavors and I think we hit a homerun with this one. These Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Candy Cookies are super …

I think baking is one of the best activities to do with a child, so I bake often with my children and their friends. Not only does it create wonderful memories, it’s also a great learning experience since it incorporates math, science, and art. If you are in need of some ideas, here are 5 fun cookies to make with kids. …

My middle child (and oldest son) has definitely taken after his mama with his love of baking. Actually, if you ask him, he doesn’t just like to bake but he also likes to cook. You see, I definitely see the difference, as I consider “cooking” as making actual meals and things that might taste good …

Remember when the Whole30 and the 21 Day Fix were all the rage? Let’s forget about those for a moment and make gluten free cookies. I’m sure some steadfast folks are still with it, but I was totally derailed once I found out I was pregnant. I need my carbs. My sugar fix. Even though …

It’s not a Happy Valentine’s Day without indulging our sweet tooth, now is it? These decadent chocolate kiss cookies are sure to bring a smile to your sweetheart or your kid’s faces. There is just nothing quite like chocolate on chocolate with a dose of pretty sprinkles! These chocolate cookies are so easy to make that …

Christmas equals cookies, right? Even though I fall into the category of cookie monster mama, I’ve hit my max on gingerbread and peppermint this holiday season. And so, I’m switching gears with my baking to salted caramel inspired treats. Salt caramel is that perfect blend of sweet and salty – just what I need after …

Around here Christmas isn’t complete without a batch of molasses cookies. They’ve got that sharp, distinct flavor that pairs perfectly with a cup of eggnog and when pressed in sugar, they glisten a bit like snow regardless of whether or not you’re experiencing a real white Christmas. Although, don’t you always hope that you’ll wake …