I’m not sure how far back this recipe for Cookie Jar Gingersnaps goes but it’s the same Gingersnap cookie recipe my mom, grandmother and great grandmother made. Retro recipes are the best. They’re usually uncomplicated and have survived the test of time. No weird ingredients like quinoa or gluten free almond flour. Just good old fashioned regular stuff like flour, eggs and molasses.
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Peppermint Wafer Dessert
This light and minty chilled dessert is a great way to use up candy canes after the holidays. And, if you’ve over indulged, there’s a sugar free ingredient option.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Reese’s Pieces Cookies
These fun cookies feature chocolate and peanut butter with crunchy Reese’s Pieces. Make them into funny faces or just regular round cookies. Either way they’re sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!
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Maritimer Mint Chocolate Cake
Long before Jerry Seinfeld’s wife was writing cookbooks about sneaking vegetables into your kids’ foods, my mom was making this cake. Way before. So what exactly is in this besides mint? Beets. No kidding. I’m not sure why it’s called Maritimer Mint Chocolate Cake but I do know it’s a really good cake and it doesn’t taste suspicious at all. It’s rich and moist and chocolatey.
Peach Pie
The best time to make Peach Pie is when fresh local peaches start appearing in stores and markets. You don’t have to use a lot of sugar when the fruit is perfectly ripe and sweet. This way you can really taste the peaches.