Golden White Chunk Nutty Bars

This recipe comes from the “Mrs Fields I Love Chocolate!” cookbook.  I made these for Bob’s Sunday School class but they didn’t eat them all so I need to get them out of the house! 2 cups flour 1/2 teasoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons … Continue reading

Chunky Chocolate and Almond Bars

Neighborhood party tonight and I signed up to make cookies or brownies.  Perfect time to try out a new recipe such as this one from Betty Crocker.  Courtney and I nibbled at the pieces that fell off in the pan while I was cutting them up and they were so good!  Gooey and yummy!  Easy … Continue reading

Oatmeal Scotchies

Bar cookie recipe #3 for today, this is another one that I’ve had for so long that I can’t remember where it originally came from. Courtney ate one and said “tastes like Christmas” me “Christmas?  does that mean they’re good?” Courtney “of course!  Christmas is always good!” 🙂 3/4 cup butter, softened 2 eggs, slightly beaten … Continue reading

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars

Bar cookie recipe #2 for today, this is one of those recipes that I’ve had for so long that I can’t remember where it came from. 1 cup butter, softened 2 eggs, slightly beaten 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 cup creamy peanut butter 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup brown sugar 2 cups flour (I ended up … Continue reading

No Fuss Bar Cookies

Lots of nice neighbors fed my kids while Bob and I were in Alaska so I wanted to thank them (thank you Teresa, LaRobyn, Mary Linda, Merrilee and Tom!) for doing something that they did not have to do (my kids are 18 and 21 so capable but not always willing to make food for themselves!) … Continue reading

Toffee Bars

This recipe comes from “The Cookie and Biscuit Bible” by Catherine Atkinson which my friend Julie gave me for my birthday this year.  These are thick and yummy, make sure you have a glass of  milk ready to guzzle! 1 1/2 cups soft light brown sugar 2 cups butter (the recipe doesn’t specify that it … Continue reading

Candy Bars

I love these treats!  They are so easy, so yummy (butter and brown sugar!) and they are never the same twice since you get to choose the candy filling!  Pretty sure it is a Taste of Home recipe. I am working on a movie right now called “Unicorn City” and we have been out in … Continue reading

Caramel Chocolate Mini Bars

This comes from the Pampered Chef cookbook, “Simply Sweet”, which I love!  So many tasty and fun recipes to try!  I highly recommend it!  These treats are for my friend Wendy’s son, Taylor, who is going on a mission to Chile (I seem to be making lots of treats for missionaries these days). 1 cup … Continue reading