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YIELD: 24 COOKIES Utilizing crunchy crackers, these cookie bars have a salty and sweet flavor with a candy-like crunch. Out of crackers? You can also use plain cookies to make these; opt for a crunchy cookie such as vanilla wafers or graham crackers. Directions Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a medium (about 9 × 13 …
YIELD: 12 BARS I never tire of crispy rice treats. These feature peanut butter and are lightly painted with melted chocolate to give them extra oomph! Try these with chocolate hazelnut butter (Justin’s is a great choice) instead of peanut butter. Then just try not to eat the whole pan yourself. Directions Lightly grease an …
YIELD: 16 BARS These delicious bars are similar to boxed cereal bars, only tastier and without any added preservatives or chemicals! If blueberry’s not your favorite, feel free to use any other type of preserves for endless flavor variations. Directions Preheat oven to 400 °F. Lightly grease and flour the bottom and sides of an 8 …
YIELD: 16 BARS These are a lightened-up version of traditional lemon bars, leaving out the eggs and butter and opting for plant-based ingredients instead. Agar can easily be sourced at local health food stores or Asian markets. If you can only source agar bars or flakes, simply run them through a spice grinder until powdered. …
YIELD: 12 BLONDIES Blondies are lighter than brownies in taste, texture, and color but still bear a delicious resemblance to their chocolate pals. Try these topped with Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream. Directions Preheat oven to 350 °F. Lightly grease an 8 × 8-inch baking pan. In a small bowl, combine the flaxseed meal and water …
YIELD: 12 BROWNIES These brownies boast a crispy, flaky, paper-thin layer atop a chewy, gooey perfect square of brownie bliss. Even though these brownies are pretty delicious all by their lonesome, they do take kindly to a thin layer of frosting on top, too. Try them topped with Fluffy Chocolate Frosting or Caramel Frosting for …
YIELD: 18 BISCOTTI Chocolate and vanilla mingle in this delightful-looking cookie. Dip into piping hot coffee or hot chocolate for the ultimate biscotti experience. If you’re sharing, these make great gifts once you wrap them up in shiny plastic wrap and adorn them with a bow, especially when paired with your favorite blend of coffee. …
YIELD: 20 BISCOTTI This tart and slightly sweet cookie complements tea or coffee beautifully with its fruity notes. Not only is it pleasing to the taste buds, your eyes are in for a treat with deep red cherries studded throughout. Directions Preheat oven to 325°F. Combine the flaxseed meal and water into a bowl and …
YIELD: 48 COOKIES These small, classic holiday cookies can be easy to make, but a little finesse is always appreciated. I recommend a metal cookie press over any others as the dough tends to stick less to them. Also, make sure the dough is chilled before piping for perfect results. Directions In a small bowl, …
YIELD: 24 COOKIES These light and crisp cookies are perfect any time you want a treat but want to avoid anything that’s overly heavy or dense. You’ll want to pick up a madeleine pan or two to make these, but these can easily be sourced for under $10 at most kitchen supply stores or online. …