justJENN recipes » christmas http://justjennrecipes.com Stressed out. I need a donut. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:34:02 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 12 days of cookies – Day 12: See’s Chocolate Chip Cookies http://justjennrecipes.com/12-days-of-cookies-day-10-sees-chocolate-chip-cookies/2011/12/24/ http://justjennrecipes.com/12-days-of-cookies-day-10-sees-chocolate-chip-cookies/2011/12/24/#comments Sat, 24 Dec 2011 08:08:18 +0000 justJENN http://justjennrecipes.com/?p=11034 Here we are! The final day of the 12 Days of Cookies which means, yay Christmas! And since the big man is coming down the chimney tonight, the kids asked me “What is Santa’s favorite cookie?” So naturally – we asked Siri:

Her response told us that Santa’s favorite cookie is chocolate chip. Who knew?

I bet Santa would especially like these. With the addition of See’s Candies chocolate chips, these cookies are taken over the top. See’s is a West Coast institution AND O.G.’s favorite candy – with these cookies you will definitely get on Santa’s ‘nice’ list.

See’s Chocolate Chip Cookies (recipe here)

Thanks for following along with my 12 Days of Cookies – Merry Christmas!

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I love cookie cutter cookies that you don’t have to ice with frosting. Making a batch of cookies with a touch of matcha (green tea powder) gives this mini forest the perfect green. A lovely, edible holiday centerpiece!

Matcha Cookie Forest (recipe here)

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There are times when a crisp cookie is necessary and times when a soft cookie is a must. Pudding makes the consistency of these light, flavorful and great for holiday cookie swaps!

Chocolate Chip Vanilla Pudding Cookies (recipe here)

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]]> http://justjennrecipes.com/12-days-of-cookies-day-1-pudding-cookies/2011/12/22/feed/ 0 12 days of cookies – Day 8: Mandlebrot http://justjennrecipes.com/12-days-of-cookies-day-8-mandlebrot/2011/12/20/ http://justjennrecipes.com/12-days-of-cookies-day-8-mandlebrot/2011/12/20/#comments Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:01:37 +0000 justJENN http://justjennrecipes.com/?p=11020 I have to say, I’m a huge fan of Jewish baking and I am lucky that one of my closest friends is my supplier. I can always count on Hilary to unload any extra Hamantaschen, meringues, or my other favorite Mandlebrot.

Hilary’s blog Nosh With Me features her Aunt Helen’s Mandlebrot. It is a twice baked cookie, crispy and delicious and she makes it with chocolate chips, deelish! Thanks for the recipe, Hilary!

Mandlebrot (recipe here)

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]]> http://justjennrecipes.com/12-days-of-cookies-day-8-mandlebrot/2011/12/20/feed/ 1 12 days of cookies – Day 7: Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookies http://justjennrecipes.com/12-days-of-cookies-day-7-nutella-chocolate-chip-cookies/2011/12/19/ http://justjennrecipes.com/12-days-of-cookies-day-7-nutella-chocolate-chip-cookies/2011/12/19/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 08:08:15 +0000 justJENN http://justjennrecipes.com/?p=11016 Day 7 – you still around? These cookies will wake you up. A favorite of mine, I love the way the Nutella adds crispness and flavor to a regular old chocolate chip cookie. Give these away and you will have friends for life.

Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookies (recipe here)

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]]> http://justjennrecipes.com/12-days-of-cookies-day-7-nutella-chocolate-chip-cookies/2011/12/19/feed/ 0 12 days of cookies – Day 6: Cranberry Tea Cookies http://justjennrecipes.com/12-days-of-cookies-day-6-cranberry-tea-cookies/2011/12/18/ http://justjennrecipes.com/12-days-of-cookies-day-6-cranberry-tea-cookies/2011/12/18/#comments Sun, 18 Dec 2011 08:01:45 +0000 justJENN http://justjennrecipes.com/?p=11011 You know what the best cookies are? Cookies that someone ELSE makes and gifts to you. Now that’s love.

My friend Jami is a great cake baker, she makes some extraordinary special occasion treats showcased on her blog Night Baking. And whenever we get together to we try and bring something homemade. Normally I’m not a fan of shortbread but these got me hooked. Sweet, small and buttery – these cookies make great gifts, but frankly I wouldn’t mind eating the whole batch myself. Thanks to Jami for the recipe!

Cranberry Tea Cookies (recipe here)

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]]> http://justjennrecipes.com/12-days-of-cookies-day-6-cranberry-tea-cookies/2011/12/18/feed/ 0 12 days of cookies – Day 5: Fudge Drop Cookies http://justjennrecipes.com/12-days-of-cookies-day-5-fudge-drop-cookies/2011/12/17/ http://justjennrecipes.com/12-days-of-cookies-day-5-fudge-drop-cookies/2011/12/17/#comments Sat, 17 Dec 2011 08:02:19 +0000 justJENN http://justjennrecipes.com/?p=11037 The FoodLibrarian is family. Except for that one day a year we don’t speak.

We share hopes (mochi) and fears (dolls – her, not me) all through our love of food. While she is mostly known for her 30 bundt cakes in 30 days during her annual “I Like Big Bundts” – her food blog is filled with lots of delicious treats from jell-o recipes to more jell-o recipes.

These fudge drop cookies look divine and would probably be amazing with a cold glass of milk. I’m sure Santa would love ‘em.

Fudge Drop Cookies (recipe here)

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]]> http://justjennrecipes.com/12-days-of-cookies-day-5-fudge-drop-cookies/2011/12/17/feed/ 0 12 days of cookies – Day 4: Hello Kitty Cookie Cupcakes http://justjennrecipes.com/12-days-of-cookies-day-4-hello-kitty-cookie-cupcakes/2011/12/16/ http://justjennrecipes.com/12-days-of-cookies-day-4-hello-kitty-cookie-cupcakes/2011/12/16/#comments Fri, 16 Dec 2011 08:05:47 +0000 justJENN http://justjennrecipes.com/?p=11005 Ok fine, not so much cookies but hey – it’s a bonus cookies AND cupcakes! This is to show you that even with a store bought cookie you can spruce it up and make it your own. Cookies as cupcake toppers are the best because they are cute, edible and super easy!

Hello Kitty Cookie Cupcakes (recipe here)

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Snickers cookies (recipe here)

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]]> http://justjennrecipes.com/12-days-of-cookies-day-3-snickers-cookies/2011/12/15/feed/ 0 12 days of cookies – Day 2: Ninja Cookies http://justjennrecipes.com/12-days-of-cookies-day-2-ninja-cookies/2011/12/14/ http://justjennrecipes.com/12-days-of-cookies-day-2-ninja-cookies/2011/12/14/#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 08:03:42 +0000 justJENN http://justjennrecipes.com/?p=10998 I’m not a fan of icing cookies, only because I don’t have a lot of time on my hands. Luckily these chocolate cookies make perfect little ninjas with a just a swipe of white icing for a mask. Chocolate ninja cookies. Stealthy and delicious.

Chocolate ninja cookies (recipe here)

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