By Amy Allen Johnson

What can you do with a box of Lucky Charms?
If you've eaten your charm bracelet already, how about a batch of Lucky Charms Bar Cookies?
I caught my little leprechauns trying to steal a box of Lucky Charms.
Of course they were happy to help when I needed the marshmallows removed.
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By Amy Allen Johnson

Can't find a Girl Scout in your neighborhood? Luckily, Tracey has our answer - Homemade Thin Mints.
I may have already ordered cookies from two nieces, but here's my answer to that out-of-season craving for a Thin Mint cookie!
Why not whip up a batch before my cookies are delivered?
Ful...
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By Amy Allen Johnson

Love your own Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe? Me too!
I'm no Bobby Flay, but I think the Mamas could have one serious Throw Down over chocolate chip cookies.
Carina, our prize-winning recipe creator, has her NYT Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe.
And Rachael, who can whip up ...
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By Amy Allen Johnson

I can't wait any longer. I tried. I wasn't going to post anything on Halloween until it was really October.
Ta-da! It's here!
Remember the traditional Peanut Butter Blossoms with Hershey's kisses? Check out these cute peanut butter cup versions. Too cute, even if they are spiders. ...
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By Shannon Breuner Nelson

I love making bars. They are almost always easier than cookies and I think even more delicious. And let's face it, brownies are incredible, but sometimes you just need a little something different. Bring on the bars!
Easy No Bake Peanut Butter Bars from Six Sisters' Stuff
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By Rachael Herrscher

Dude. They are good. And by good, I mean people assault me when I bring them to parties and they are gone within minutes. I know, everyone has a chocolate chip cookie recipe. But let me tell you how I made mine THE BEST chocolate chip cookie recipe. Ever.
This recipe came about somehow, somewhere...
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By Carina

We put out the challenge for the best cookies in our Great Cookie Bake Off week! Which of these would you pick as your favorite new contender?
Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Shortbread
Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
Raw Vegan Cookie ...
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By Carina

All this week we'll be posting some of our new or favorite cookie recipes. At the end of the week we'll be taking your votes for what looks like the best recipe in our Great Cookie Bake-Off!
I'm so bored with chocolate chip cookies, you have no idea. I've been making them for thirty yea...
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By Amy Allen Johnson

Love macarons but afraid to make them? See how easy it is to conquer your fears!
Last year at evo'11, I had the chance to practice some food photography with Helen Dujardin. Yes, she is French; she has skills AND she has spark. In a few short hours together, we all made improvements in our craf...
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By Shannon Breuner Nelson

I really think all desserts should be stuffed. Brownies are delicious. But shove an Oreo inside that brownie, and it takes it up to a whole new level. Chocolate chip cookies are a staple. But sandwich a peanut butter inside that cookie dough, and you'll be baking magic!
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