Salted Nut Chews (a.k.a. Lauren’s Christmas Cookies)

Salted Nut Chews (A Seat at the Table)

This is another recipe from my grandma.  These were the cookies I always requested for Christmas, they totally taste like the holidays to me.  I haven’t had these cookies in quite a few years, and so it was totally nostalgic having these again.  They’re apparently officially called Salted Nut Chews, but in my family they’reRead more

Peanut Butter Drizzled Chocolate Chocolate Chunk Cookies

These cookies are as spectacularly decadent as they sound.  A rich chocolatey, chewy cookies, with a touch of peanut butter…it’s a wonderful combination.  Be sure not to over-bake these cookies since they’ll dry out and be slightly less delicious.  The type of chocolate you use will really influence the outcome, so go with your favorite.Read more

Peanut butter and Chocolate = match made in heaven!

I’m a BIG fan of peanut butter and chocolate. This recipe is pretty simple and super delicious.  The mix of salty-sweet is perfection. Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Makes 29 cookies:  About 135 calories per cookie Adapted from The Pastry Affair 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened 1/4 scant cup sugar 1/2 cup loosely packedRead more