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Raspberry jam thumbprint cookies

Raspberry jam thumbprint cookies

Happy Holiday’s my friends!  Are you ready for the holidays or are you like myself  trying to wrap my brain around the fact that we are nearly 1 week from Christmas, While I have been quiet on here, I have been testing and retesting cookie…

Gingerbread cookies

Gingerbread cookies

Tis the season! The girls are on winter break , like many parents keeping, them entertained and off technology can be challenging.  We have the perfect activity to keep those little minds busy. Last weekend, the girls and I rolled up our sleeves and made…

No Bake Easter Haystack Cookies

No Bake Easter Haystack Cookies

We enjoyed a spring break staycation with the girls. We spent a lot of time outdoors and on rainy days the girls and I rolled up our sleeves in the kitchen. We made these no bake Easter haystack cookies twice, they are that good. If you are looking for an easy and delicious Easter treat for your Easter celebrations these no bake Easter haystack cookies are perfect.

These cookies are made with only 7 ingredients; you probably have them in your pantry. These no bake Easter haystack cookies are not overly sweet and so easy to make that the kids can help make. To add an Easter touch we added mini milk chocolate eggs but you could leave them out if you prefer. To make these gluten free use gluten free oats and shredded coconut.

no bake easter haystack cookies

  • 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 2 cups quick oats
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup cocoa
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla, extract
  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    In a medium bowl, whick oats and coconut.

    In a pot over medium heat combine coconut oil, cocoa, milk, maple syrup and vanilla. Allow to simmer.

    Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon place moulds on baking sheet. Using your thumb gently press and indent in the center.

    Place baking sheet in fridge for at least 60 minutes.

    Decorate cookies with mini chcolate eggs if desired.

 

These cookies do not need to be baked but they do need to be chilled in the fridge for at least 60 minutes. Finish decorating eggs with mini chocolate eggs.

 

Happy Easter!

Ginger molasses cookies with orange zest

Ginger molasses cookies with orange zest

Tis the season for baking! The dietitian’s at my work always do a cookie exchange. This year I decided to up my game and make a different cookie. I am a creature of habit and usually make these sugar cookies. This year I decided to…

Easy to make Chocolate Coconut Macaroons

Easy to make Chocolate Coconut Macaroons

I can’t believe its days from Christmas and I haven’t shared these easy to make chocolate coconut macaroon’s with you. I apologize. Like the rest of us, I have been super busy getting ready for the holidays. These  chocolate coconut macaroons are super easy to…