Category Archives: Shaped Cookies

S’mores

Posted on December 5, 2011 by debbie

It is a Girl Scout tradition to make S’mores when you’re camping. The name s’mores comes from always wanting “some more”.  They are a delicious combination of melted marshmallow, chocolate and graham cracker.  We’ve come up with some variations, which … Continue reading →

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Springerle

Posted on December 5, 2011 by debbie

Springerle are German in origin.  They are hard, dry anise-flavored cookies, ideal for dunking in tea or coffee but perhaps most loved for their visual quality.  I got my first springerle rolling pin from my husband’s mom, who had gotten … Continue reading →

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Briana’s Peanut Butter Balls

Posted on December 5, 2011 by debbie

Briana usually makes 1/2 recipe which makes 40-50 balls. They tasted just like a peanut butter cup! YUM! Briana’s Peanut Butter Balls 2 sticks butter melted 1 cup flake coconut 1 tsp vanilla 1 lb powdered sugar 2 cups graham … Continue reading →

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Lizzie’s Shortbread Cookies

Posted on December 5, 2011 by debbie

Lizzie makes these cookies every year as presents for friends and family. They are very pretty in a cellophane bag with a nice ribbon and very easy to make. Lizzie’s Shortbread Cookies 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup unsalted … Continue reading →

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Colleen’s Spritz

Posted on December 5, 2011 by debbie

One year we went house to house learning how to make a special cookie from each family in our troop. Colleen taught us how to make Spritz cookies. They were fun because you got to squeeze them out of a … Continue reading →

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