Is there anything better than a chocolate chip cookie? Soft, chewy, buttery dough that is studded with chocolate chips? I think not! Except, for when we can turn that favorite cookie into a gluten free chocolate chip cookie!!! I promise, you won't be able to tell that it's gluten free at all! Trust me, these gluten free chocolate chip cookies are insanely good. The brown butter in there adds hints of nutty, toasty, caramel-y flavors. It really makes this cookie shine!! I don't know how I have … [Read more...]
Gluten Free Sugar Cookies (Cut Outs)
Is there any other cookie more festive than a sugar cookie cut out that's decorated for Christmas?!?! These gluten free sugar cookies are just the thing you need to fulfill your Christmas baking, and decorating needs!!! The best part: you can't tell that the sugar cookies are gluten free at all. The cookie is firm, but soft and perfectly sweetened. The sugar cookies have a hint of warming cinnamon, and nutmeg - which are optional - to elevate the flavor of the cookie just slightly. I also … [Read more...]
Gluten Free Thin Mints (Girl Scouts Copycat)
Gluten free thin mints are here!!!! A light crunchy, dark chocolate cookie with a dark chocolate fudgy coating that is laced with peppermint!!! The perfect balance of bittersweet chocolate with cooling peppermint. Honestly is there a better flavor pairing than peppermint and dark chocolate?!?! There are no words for how happy I am to be sharing this recipe! Gluten free thin mints have been on my list for probably the life of this blog!!! Guys, the moment is finally here!!! I … [Read more...]
Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cookies (Gluten Free)
Strawberry chocolate chip cookies!!! Have you ever read such a beautiful sentence?!?! As you know, I shared the recipe for classic chocolate covered strawberries last week - and they are as amazing as they sound. If a chocolate covered strawberry, and a chocolate chip cookie had a baby - these strawberry chocolate chip cookies would be their child! I saw this cookie flavor idea floating around on Instagram several months ago. Of course, I just had to make my own version. I … [Read more...]
Chewy Gluten Free Molasses Cookies (+ Vegan)
If there is one flavor that makes me think of Christmas - besides peppermint - it is molasses/gingerbread. Anyone else agree? This is why we MUST make some molasses cookies to help us celebrate the season! You're going to love these gluten free molasses cookies, they are soft and chewy, with a crunchy sugar coating. They are bursting with molasses, warming spices, including plenty of ginger. They are easy to make, only one bowl is required. They are extra special when enjoyed … [Read more...]
Coconut Macaroons (Sweetened with Honey)
It's officially cookie season!!! Well, isn't it always cookie season?!?! Let's make some coconut macaroons!!! If you love all things coconut - especially coconut with a little bit of dark chocolate - then, these cookies are for you. These coconut macaroons are soft, a little crunchy, chewy, loaded with delicious, sweet, shredded coconut, and just a little dark chocolate for contrast. They are super easy to make. They are sweetened with honey, they are gluten free, and dairy … [Read more...]
Thumbprint Cookies (Gluten Free)
Christmas cookies!!!! So many good ones to choose from!! Thumbprint cookies have been on my list for a few years. This classic cookie has easily become one of our new favorites. Buttery, melt-in-your mouth sugar cookie that has a center of fruit preserves baked right in. The center is fruity, sticky, and jam-y. So good! I used raspberry and apricot fruit preserves for my cookies. You could use any flavor of fruit preserves or jam that you like. Thumbprint cookies, or … [Read more...]
Healthy Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies (Flourless)
OMG!!! I so want a bite of that cookie. Don't you?! I am so obsessed with these healthy chocolate oatmeal cookies!!! I could eat them multiple times a day, every day, and never get sick of them. They are soft, so chocolate-y and, fudgy, perfectly sweet, and studded with chocolate chips, and chewy oats. Even though they are a healthier cookie, they satisfy my sweet tooth and craving for baked goods like crazy. A few years ago I shared a recipe for banana peanut butter oatmeal snack … [Read more...]
Lemon Cheesecake Cookie Cups with Berries
Today is my birthday!!!! 🎉 I am 34 today. And feeling FABULOUS!!! Gah, I LOVE my birthday. Always have. The cool thing about my birthday is that I share it with several special people. My good friend, who I grew up with, shares my birthday. Except, she is one year older then me. Our parents are close friends, as well; and we are both only children. We shared some special moments celebrating our birthday together when we were kids. I also share my birthday with my Aunt. We have … [Read more...]
Crunchy No Bake Chocolate Cookies
The second day of September and people are dreaming of cooler weather and beginning to bake cookies, breads, and all the pumpkin things! I am over here sharing no bake chocolate cookies as my effort to squeeze in one more summer inspired recipe. As you know, turning my oven on during the summer is something I try my best to avoid, that's when these no bake chocolate cookies come into play. No oven needed. All you do is boil some of the ingredients for 3 minutes, exactly and then stir in the … [Read more...]