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chewy molasses cookies

Last year at about this time, I made cookies like these for my molasses-cookie-loving friend. Chewy molasses cookies perfect for curing homesickness while I was in Europe. This time around, they’re still spicy, crackly, and chewy. But even better. And … Continue reading

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soft and chewy molasses cookies

One of the things I love about Dublin is the weather. No, I’m not referring to the incessant rain…I’m talking about how the temperature hovers around 40-60 degrees Fahrenheit pretty much all year round (God knows what that is in … Continue reading

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gingerbread cookies with royal icing

Can we pretend that it isn’t a full three weeks past Christmas? And that it isn’t completely unacceptable to be posting about gingerbread men right now? Let’s pretend, because making these cookies was one of my favorite afternoons from before … Continue reading

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oatmeal molasses bread

Up until recently, I was terrified of yeast. Actually, it still kind of creeps me out. But when they work their little bacteria magic…oh it’s so worth it. Just try to think happy thoughts while they foam and come alive. … Continue reading

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