With only five ingredients, this recipe for coconut macaroons really is super easy. Coconut macaroons are best enjoyed fresh, so plan to make these within a day or two of serving. Enjoy! Continue reading
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Double Cherry Cookies
One of my kitchen helpers loves cherries, and helped me put this recipe together. The resulting cookies were fantastic, and have earned a spot in the regular rotation of Crowded Earth Kitchen’s after-school snacks. We hope you enjoy these as much as we do!
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Carrot Cake Cookies
A simple drop cookie that captures the flavors of a labor intensive carrot cake? Yes, please!
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Letting Go of Perfect
When I planned to bake with the munchkins today, I imagined them busying themselves with simple drop cookies while I tackled something new to share with you. We’d listen to Christmas carols, everyone would have fun, and we’d tidily check that holiday activity off of the “things we’re supposed to do” list. Except it didn’t exactly Continue reading
Kids in the Kitchen: Cake Mix Zucchini Bread
Today’s recipe is easy enough for even the most pint-sized of kitchen helpers to manage, and makes a cheerful after-school snack! Best of all, this recipe goes from “idea” to “oven” in just a minute or two, making it perfect for this crazy-busy time of year. Enjoy! Continue reading
Alice in Wonderland Snacks
“One side will make you grow taller, and the other side will make you grow shorter.”
“One side of what? The other side of what?” said Alice.
“Of the mushroom,” said the Caterpillar and then it crawled out of sight.
Jimmy Hoffa Cookies
…because you can hide anything in these cookies! 🙂 If you have baking odds and ends in your pantry to use up, try this versatile recipe! You won’t be disappointed.
Ingredients (Makes about 6 dozen cookies)
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Kids in the Kitchen: Build a Gingerbread Train!
So, the kiddos are home from school on Christmas vacation, and you are smiling as you assure the world that everyone is having a jolly good time. I get it. But you aren’t fooling me. The little darlings are starting to argue with each other, aren’t they? And your nerves are beginning to fray, aren’t they? Been there, done that, got the t-shirt! Continue reading
