Cook’s Illustrated Rates Metal Baking Pans

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The thorough folks at Cook’s Illustrated recently tested and rated metal baking pans. And the winner: the Williams Sonoma Goldtouch Nonstick Rectangular Pan. It’s expensive but worth it, the experts say, because it repeatedly turned out professional results. To see how the other pans rated, read the entire review.

Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies

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John Barricelli, from Martha Stewart Living, demonstrates how to make Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies in this video. And, of course, the filling is cream cheese! (The recipe is included, if you’re too busy to watch.)

Chocolate Reindeer

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Throw out your Sugar Cookie recipe the next time you want to make Cutout Cookies for Christmas and try these Chocolate Reindeer. The recipe is beyond simple and the results are sure to delight children with their sweet shape and mild chocolate flavor. Find the recipe and loads more at Our Cookie Journal, celebrating 20 years of baking Christmas cookies.

Merry Citrus!

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This chocoholic admits to having a thing for a zing too! Check out Our Cookie Journal, celebrating 20 years of Christmas cookie baking with 20 different cookies. Cookie No. 5 is Lime Meltways and Cookie No. 6 is Lemon Crinkle Cookies.

Sugar Cookies Are a Joy to Make

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Sugar Cookie cutouts can be creative works of art or a fun project with kids (usually not both at the same time though!). Regardless, they are delicious and make a beautiful addition to your Christmas cookie tray. Check out Our Cookie Journal for some tips on baking Sugar Cookie Cutouts.

Happy St. Nicholas Day!

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Visit Our Cookie Journal, which is celebrating 20 years of baking cookies. In its inception, the journal was kept only for Christmas cookies. But the concept has expanded in recent years and today’s entry looks at St. Nicholas Day and offers up Overnight Cookies as Cookie No. 3 of 20 cookies for 20 years of Our Cookie Journal.

Our Cookie Journal: Celebrate National Cookie Day!

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Kevin Morrice‘s insight:

Cinnamon Swirl Cookies are so easy to make for National Cookie Day! Or make a batch to stash in the fridge or freezer for Christmas. Forget about Snickerdoodles — you can actually taste the cinnamon in these goodies. They’re tender, chewy and more-ish! Happy National Cookie Day! 

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Celebrate National Cookie Day!

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Happy National Cookie Day!! To help you celebrate, Our Cookie Journal is filled with loads of easy-to-bake cookies appropriate for any occasion. Today’s entry has two ideas perfect for today. But the blog has plenty of other recipes and stories about baking cookies. In fact, Our Cookie Journal is celebrating 20 years of baking cookies at Christmastime with 20 different cookies this month. Cookie No.2: Cinnamon Swirl Cookies.

Happy Anniversary, Our Cookie Journal!

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Kevin Morrice‘s insight:

Time to get out those recipes and ingredients and start baking Chrsitmas cookies! YAY! This blog is celebrating 20 years of holiday baking with 20 different cookies. Cookie No. 1: Hedgehog Cookies.

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I’m So Chexcited

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In my latest entry at Our Cookie Journal, I’m all worked up about Chex Party Mix instead of cookies! It’s a big part of my holiday celebration though, so I’m sharing it here for your enjoyment.