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S’mores Cookies

By Lauren Allen on June 23, 2020

I can't think of a more fun and delicious mash-up then S'mores Cookies! The chocolate, marshmallow and graham cracker flavor combination you love, transformed into a delicious, chewy cookie. Out of all of the cookie recipes on my website, these S'mores cookies definitely rank near my very top favorites, along with Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies and Snickerdoodles. What are S'mores Cookies, you ask? The base of the cookie dough is the most delicious, soft and chewy graham cracker chocolate View the Recipe

Chocolate Peppermint Kiss Cookies

By Lauren Allen on December 22, 2015, Updated January 3, 2020

Chocolate Peppermint Kiss Cookies are chewy chocolate cookies topped with a peppermint candy Hershey's Kiss. Who's ready for CHRISTMAS?! Is your holiday baking done, or do you have room for one more awesome cookie recipe?! So far this season I've made my favorite Mint Brownies, Graham Cracker Toffee Bars, Christmas Cornflake Wreaths and Homemade Caramels. Oh, and I can't forget Homemade Eggnog, because we've had two batches of that too. Some of my favorite holiday cookies include View the Recipe

Gingersnap Cookies

By Lauren Allen on October 22, 2020

I'm convinced these Gingersnap Cookies are the BEST ones out there with their perfect crispy on the outside and chewy in the center texture. There are typically two different kinds of Gingersnap Cookies in the world: soft baked ones, like my Ginger Molasses Cookies, and thinner, crispy ones. What I LOVE about this recipe is these Gingersnaps are the perfect balance of both; they're crispy on the outside, but chewy in the center. They are the PERFECT Gingersnap Cookies, in my humble View the Recipe

Chocolate Mint Cookies

By Lauren Allen on August 28, 2020

These Chocolate Mint Cookies are absolutely next level; a thick and chewy chocolate cookie with bits of chopped andes mints inside. If you love the mint chocolate combination, try my Mint Brownies or Grasshopper Pie. I spend a lot of time baking, and I have tons of favorite cookie recipes, but I can confidently say these Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies are at the top of the list! They're one of the first recipes I shared on my blog, back in 2013! Thick and chewy, with gooey chocolate goodness View the Recipe

Chocolate Cadbury Egg Cookies

By Lauren Allen on March 23, 2018, Updated November 5, 2019

Thick and chewy Chocolate Cadbury Egg Cookies make the perfect fun and easy Easter treat. View the Recipe

Snickerdoodle Cookies

By Lauren Allen on December 11, 2019, Updated October 4, 2020

This is my favorite Snickerdoodle Cookies recipe that results in soft and chewy cookies! These get RAVE reviews every time and they are so easy to make. I love this recipe, but if your interested in even EASIER snickerdoodle recipe you've got to check out my Snickerdoodle Bars! Just like these Chocolate Chip Cookies Bars, they are baked in a 9x13 inch pan, so there's no rolling and baking individual batches of cookies. There's a time and a place for fancy Turtle Thumbprint Cookies or View the Recipe

Chocolate Chip Spider Cookies

By Lauren Allen on October 23, 2015, Updated August 9, 2019

These Chocolate Chip Spider Cookies are proof that you don't need to be a professional baker or have any special equipment to make a super cool, creepy Halloween treat. These easy Halloween cookies are as creepy and easy as it gets! I love making fun Halloween desserts for my kids in the fall. Some of our favorites include Caramel Popcorn, Graveyard Brownies and Halloween Spider Cupcakes. Raise your hand if your in need of an EASY Halloween treat?! Most people have the ingredients they View the Recipe

Cookies and Cream Muddy Buddies

By Lauren Allen on June 14, 2015, Updated July 25, 2020

Cookies and Cream Muddy Buddies are Chex cereal mixed with white and milk chocolate chips, Oreos, and powdered sugar. It's only June and I've already got to the point where I no longer want to turn my oven on. But my sweet tooth hasn't gotten any smaller. So what's a girl to do but turn to her arsenal of no-bake sweets, like these delicious Cookies and Cream Muddy Buddies! I mean, muddy buddies are already awesome on their own. But add a little oreo goodness to the mix and you've struck muddy View the Recipe

Graveyard Halloween Brownies

By Lauren Allen on October 23, 2019

These easy Graveyard Halloween Brownies are the perfect fun and spooky treat for a party! All you need is chocolate brownies, milano cookies, candy pumpkins and a little frosting. I'm a huge fan of Halloween desserts, but they have to be simple, and easy enough for my kids to help with! Some of our favorite Halloween recipes that require very few ingredients are these Chocolate Chip Spider Cookies, Witches Hat Halloween Cupcakes, and Halloween pizzas. Can we all agree that these Graveyard View the Recipe

Pumpkin Dip

By Lauren Allen on October 22, 2020

This rich and creamy Pumpkin Dip is made with 4 simple ingredients including cream cheese, pumpkin pie puree, powdered sugar, cinnamon and cloves. It's a fun no-bake treat to serve with cookies, sliced apples, or graham crackers. Be sure to check out all of my favorite Pumpkin recipes! This treasured Pumpkin Dip recipe comes from my Great Grandmother, Ruth, and we love to serve it with these amazing Gingersnap Cookies. I love that the dip can be made ahead of time so it's ready for an View the Recipe

Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars

By Lauren Allen on March 30, 2018, Updated April 4, 2020

Thick, soft and chewy Sugar Cookie Bars have the same great taste you love from a classic sugar cookie, without having to chill, roll or cut the dough! We love them topped with a delicious cream cheese frosting. View the Recipe

Oreo Cupcakes

By Lauren Allen on August 28, 2015, Updated May 28, 2020

I don't think there's a dessert out there that couldn't be improved by Oreo cookies and these Oreo Cupcakes are no exception! Homemade chocolate cupcakes baked with an Oreo cookie inside, and Oreo frosting piped on top. If you love Oreo cookies be sure to check out my Oreo milkshake, Oreo cheesecake, and Oreo cookie Bars recipes. I could never admit to how many Oreos were consumed while testing these Oreo Cupcakes (or how much of that heavenly Oreo frosting was eaten, plain). Oh my View the Recipe

Patriotic Sugar Cookie Bars

By Lauren Allen on June 8, 2018, Updated August 9, 2019

Add some American pride to your summer bbq or potluck with these easy Patriotic Sugar Cookie Bars! They're thick, soft and chewy Fourth of July cookies decorated with red, white and blue sprinkles and candy. They have all of the great taste you love from a homemade sugar cookie, but they're much easier and faster to make since you don't need to chill or roll out the dough. These are the perfect easy cookie bars to make for a crowd! When I'm trying to think of a dessert to bring View the Recipe

Grasshopper Pie

By Lauren Allen on November 13, 2020

Grasshopper Pie is a frozen minty flavored pie with an Oreo cookie crust. Its no-bake filling contains a whipped fluffy marshmallow mixture spiked with Creme de Menthe and Creme de Cacao, and frozen before serving. Everyone loves an easy no-bake pie recipe that can be made in advance, and this Grasshopper pie is delicious! It's festive for Christmas or Saint Patricks day in particular, or fun for any holiday or summer party. I'm a huge fan of the chocolate and mint combination, like in my View the Recipe

Peanut Butter Pie

By Lauren Allen on August 5, 2020

Easy no-bake Peanut Butter Pie with an Oreo crust and a sweet peanut butter cheesecake filling. Always a crowd pleaser with just 20 minutes of effort! This peanut butter pie is the perfect solution to my craving for a fast, easy, and oven-free dessert! Don't miss my other no-bake desserts, including: Orange Ice Cream, Banana Pudding, and Chocolate Cream Pie! What we LOVE about Peanut Butter Pie: 20 min prep: You can whip this recipe together in just a few minutes. Make it in the View the Recipe

Valentine Cupcakes

By Lauren Allen on February 2, 2020

Anyone can make these fun Valentine Cupcakes using a standard muffin pan and a small marble to bake them into a heart shape. Perfect for making with your kids, gifting friends, family or bringing to your Valentine's Day Party! I'm known to show my love through baking and these Chocolate Truffles, Chocolate Strawberries, and Heart Cookies all make delicious Valentine's Day treats! When I was a little girl my mom taught me this simple trick for making Heart shaped cupcakes and they have View the Recipe

Peanut Clusters

By Lauren Allen on April 22, 2016, Updated August 9, 2019

These delicious, no-bake, chocolate Pretzel Peanut Clusters take just minutes to make and are the perfect bite-size treat! Normally when I'm in desperate need of something sweet, thats easy to make, I go to my favorite chocolate chip cookies recipe. But sometimes I'm just not in the mood for turning my oven on, so I resort to these fantastic, no bake, chocolate, pretzel peanut clusters. They take all of 5 minutes to whip together and I will give you fair warning that they are completely View the Recipe

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

By Lauren Allen on October 13, 2019, Updated September 1, 2020

Nothing screams fall like a batch of warm Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with cream cheese frosting! This easy recipe is made with simple ingredients and is perfect for fall breakfast or dessert. I like to overdose on all things pumpkin throughout fall and winter. My family's favorites include my mom's Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies, this Classic Pumpkin Roll, Pumpkin Cheesecake, and Pumpkin Pancakes! There's nothing I love more than baking on a relaxing Sunday afternoon (and then gifting View the Recipe