A Little Bit About a Lot of Things

Last week we had a cookie swap at work and while they were all great, here are some of my top picks! These reindeer cookies definitely got the “cutest cookie” award!

I generally bake for the cookie swap, but this year it just got away from me. So I decided to do my very popular chocolate covered oreos, which were a big hit. Melt chocolate in a double boiler on the stove (I use a saucepot with about 2 inches of water with a heat safe bowl on top). Heat up on low and stir frequently to make sure that the chocolate is smooth. When the chocolate is melted begin to dip your oreos. When the cookies are completely covered in chocolate, place on a cookie sheet covered in wax paper to let cook. Decorate with any sprinkles you like.

And another classic and favorite in the office was the peanut butter balls:

Peanut Butter Balls

13 oz. Peanut Butter
1 stick of butter, softened
1 lb. of confectioners’ sugar (I add in to taste preference and consistency – just need it to form balls)
16 oz. Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate

Mix peanut butter and butter in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Add confectioners’ sugar and mix until combined. Roll one inch balls and set on a nonstick baking sheet. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Melt chocolate in a small bowl. Using a spoon drop one ball in at a time to coat then place back on baking sheet. Refrigerate until chocolate has hardened. Keep refrigerated until serving.

What’s your favorite cookie recipe?

Tags: cookies, dessert