https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 10 May 2026 15:41:44 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cookie-exchange-recipe#post-1989768 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 10:54:41 +0000 sweetpea612 1989768@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Anagram: I just had to come back and let you know that I followed the recipe you posted and it was AMAZING and so easy to make. Unfortunately it's also incredibly addictive (now I know why it's called Christmas crack!) so I better give it away before I eat it all. I used slivered almonds and sea salt (and added a pinch of sea salt to the caramel) and it came out great! I'm going to try a candy cane topping next. I also used parchment paper to make cleanup really easy.</p> <p>Thanks for your suggestions, everyone! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cookie-exchange-recipe#post-1987130 Tue, 16 Dec 2014 15:49:10 +0000 photojane 1987130@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. wagon: We make something similar. I spread peanut butter between Ritz, then dip them in chocolate and let it harden. Sweet, salty, crunchy, chewy, chocolaty, peanut buttery perfection. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cookie-exchange-recipe#post-1979896 Thu, 11 Dec 2014 08:46:44 +0000 blackbird 1979896@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You could bring slices of Gooey Butter Cake and call them cookie bars :) </p> [attach=618/14/ngf7lw.600x446.gooey-butter-cake.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cookie-exchange-recipe#post-1979849 Thu, 11 Dec 2014 07:58:39 +0000 Anagram 1979849@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sweetpea612: I'm sure it would be amazing. I'm actually going to make this next weekend to take a huge batch up to my in-laws house. That is, if I don't eat them all myself on the 8 hour drive there...maybe I'll put them in the trunk to be sure there are some left when I arrive. ;-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cookie-exchange-recipe#post-1979474 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 20:55:46 +0000 Boogs 1979474@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sweetpea612: Sooo easy...2 ritz crackers spread peanut butter in between to make a little sandwich. Dip in melted chocolate, set in parchment paper to dry.. Repeat until you have as many as you want. Boom, done! If you wanna get even more fancy you can add sprinkles, sea salt, or whatever tickles your fancy on top. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cookie-exchange-recipe#post-1979358 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 19:27:52 +0000 Bea 1979358@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did this one last year. My husband loved it and has requested it again. I used instant coffee granules in place of espresso powder. Love what the kosher salt brings to it.</p> <p><a href="http://food52.com/recipes/1172-double-chocolate-espresso-cookies" rel="nofollow">http://food52.com/recipes/1172-double-chocolate-espresso-cookies</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cookie-exchange-recipe#post-1979339 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 19:06:16 +0000 Espion 1979339@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oreo "truffles" are also a super easy hit. Take a full package of regular Oreos and either put them in a food processor or double bag them in zip locks and have your kids beat the crud out of them. Mix the crumbs with 1 brick of cream cheese, then form into balls. Dip in melted chocolate, let dry, and voila! Most awesome truffles ever. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cookie-exchange-recipe#post-1979203 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 16:36:12 +0000 sweetpea612 1979203@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Anagram: That sounds awesome! I wonder how it would turn out with sea salt and slivered almonds on top... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cookie-exchange-recipe#post-1979094 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 15:25:20 +0000 Periwinkle 1979094@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My student worker made these and brought them in today. I needed the recipe, stat: <a href="http://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/2012/09/nutella-stuffed-brown-butter-sea-salt-chocolate-chip-cookies-my-favorite-cookie-ever/" rel="nofollow">http://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/2012/09/nutella-stuffed-brown-butter-sea-salt-chocolate-chip-cookies-my-favorite-cookie-ever/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cookie-exchange-recipe#post-1979048 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 15:05:57 +0000 Mrs. Pickles 1979048@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Anagram: we literally call it Christmas Crack.. and put M&amp;Ms on top </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cookie-exchange-recipe#post-1979011 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 14:53:21 +0000 Anagram 1979011@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. wagon: @sweetpea612: I have a similar one to Mrs. Wagon. My recipe is at home, but this one is similar, but not with the candy canes (you can even leave off the chocolate). It's kind of like peanut brittle on a gram gracker. It's christmas crack, basically. <a href="http://tastykitchen.com/blog/2010/12/a-tasty-recipe-graham-cracker-cookie-bars/" rel="nofollow">http://tastykitchen.com/blog/2010/12/a-tasty-recipe-graham-cracker-cookie-bars/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cookie-exchange-recipe#post-1978946 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 14:25:35 +0000 LuLu Mom 1978946@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Peanut Butter Bon Bons, easy and always a hit! </p> <p>2 cups Peanut Butter<br /> 3/4 cup butter<br /> 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar<br /> 3 cups rice crispies<br /> chocolate for dipping</p> <p>Melt PB and Butter, stirring until smooth. IN large bowl, stir together powdered sugar and cereal, pour PB mixture over top and use hands to blend. Make balls and chill. </p> <p>Once chilled (I stick mine in freezer for an hour to harden up) dip in the melted chocolate. this recipe makes 100, and they are sooo good! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cookie-exchange-recipe#post-1978714 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 13:13:40 +0000 mrs.shinerbock 1978714@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Snickers Popcorn - kind of a PITA if you don't have a roasting pan, but you could split it between two rimmed baking sheets.</p> <p><a href="http://www.lovewithrecipe.com/recipe/399.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.lovewithrecipe.com/recipe/399.html</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cookie-exchange-recipe#post-1978669 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 12:56:46 +0000 sweetpea612 1978669@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. wagon: yay, thanks! Can't wait to try this. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cookie-exchange-recipe#post-1978666 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 12:55:57 +0000 babynumber1 1978666@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I recently made this one for a cookie swap on Saturday, they were delicious and I was super shocked. The middle was all fudgy and delicious. I picked up a ton of cake mix to make for my coworkers and some family friends over the Christmas holiday: </p> <p>What You’ll Need:<br /> 1 box Betty Crocker Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix {15.25 oz.}<br /> 1 bag Red and Green M&amp;M’s Minis Baking Bits {11 oz.}<br /> 1/2 cup Vegetable or Canola Oil<br /> 2 eggs</p> <p>What You’ll Do:</p> <p>Combine cake mix, eggs, and oil in large mixing bowl, and beat well.<br /> Stir in M&amp;M’s<br /> Chill dough in refrigerator for 20 minutes<br /> Drop onto ungreased non-stick cookie sheet in rounded balls.<br /> Bake for approx. 8 – 9 minutes {or until done} at 350 degrees.<br /> ENJOY!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cookie-exchange-recipe#post-1978664 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 12:54:21 +0000 Mamaof2 1978664@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. wagon: Oh I forgot about that! We called that PMS candy in college! LOL </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cookie-exchange-recipe#post-1978658 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 12:52:07 +0000 mrs. wagon 1978658@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sweetpea612: found one recipe!</p> <p><a href="http://www.rachaelray.com/2014/02/crazy-addictive-saltine-toffee" rel="nofollow">http://www.rachaelray.com/2014/02/crazy-addictive-saltine-toffee</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cookie-exchange-recipe#post-1978650 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 12:48:39 +0000 sweetpea612 1978650@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. wagon: I've never tried that before but it sounds delicious (as do all of these other recipes)! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cookie-exchange-recipe#post-1978636 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 12:45:12 +0000 mrs. wagon 1978636@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have the recipe on hand but I LOVE IT when people make that thing with saltines underneath and dark chocolate spread on top. It's the ultimate sweet/salty combo!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cookie-exchange-recipe#post-1978628 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 12:42:40 +0000 blackbird 1978628@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p><a href="http://www.bakerella.com/chocolate-chip-cookie-dough-truffles/" rel="nofollow">http://www.bakerella.com/chocolate-chip-cookie-dough-truffles/</a></p> <p>cookie dough balls that taste just like raw cookie dough </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cookie-exchange-recipe#post-1978625 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 12:40:37 +0000 Smurfette 1978625@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: what @LindsayInNY: said. I melt it really slow and stir often, otherwise parts will over cook and some won't be melted yet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cookie-exchange-recipe#post-1978609 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 12:35:41 +0000 LindsayInNY 1978609@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: I don't add oil to the chocolate but be careful melting. If you over-melt, it gets a weird consistency.</p> <p>What about these?<br /> <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/chocolate-pretzel-treats/" rel="nofollow">http://allrecipes.com/recipe/chocolate-pretzel-treats/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cookie-exchange-recipe#post-1978608 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 12:35:22 +0000 Mamaof2 1978608@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cookie-exchange-recipe#post-1978607 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 12:35:08 +0000 Smurfette 1978607@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: Nope! I buy the chocolate bark from the local grocery store and microwave it. I cook for like 20 sec, stir, 20 sec, stir, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cookie-exchange-recipe#post-1978594 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 12:31:10 +0000 Mamaof2 1978594@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: oh so easy!!! I need a dessert for our luncheon next week - I am doing this!</p> <p>Do you add any oil to the chocolate when melting? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cookie-exchange-recipe#post-1978540 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 12:00:49 +0000 Smurfette 1978540@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like to make peppermint bark.<br /> Crush package of candy canes<br /> melt white chocolate<br /> Mix together, add some peppermint extract.<br /> Spread of parchment paper.<br /> break up into pieces when hard/dry. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cookie-exchange-recipe#post-1978531 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 11:52:03 +0000 mediagirl 1978531@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My mom gave me this recipe and I make it every year. The first year I did it for cookie exchange. Since then I just put them out as treats. </p> <p>HOLIDAY TREASURE COOKIES<br /> Prep. 15' Bake 7-9 min.</p> <p>1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs<br /> 1/2 all-purpose flour<br /> 1t baking powder<br /> 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened<br /> 1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk<br /> (not evaporated)<br /> 1 1/3 cups coconut flakes<br /> 1 3/4 cups (10 oz.) mini kisses or semi-sweet chocolate baking pieces<br /> 1 cup holiday bits (I used M&amp;Ms)</p> <p>1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Stir together graham cracker crumbs, flour, and baking powder* in small bowl. Set aside.<br /> 2. Beat condensed milk and butter smooth; add reserved crumb mixture, mixing well. Stir in coconut flakes, mini kisses, and holiday bits. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.<br /> 3. Bake 7 to 9 minutes until lightly browned. Cool 1 minute, remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely. Store tightly covered at room temperature.</p> <p>Makes about 4 1/2 dozen cookies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cookie-exchange-recipe#post-1978528 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 11:50:26 +0000 sweetpea612 1978528@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're having a cookie exchange at my office, and pinterest is overwhelming me with recipe ideas. Does anyone have a great recipe that you would recommend? I love sweet/salty combinations. </p> <p>Bonus points if there are no obscure ingredients that I'll never use again. :wink: </p>