Okay, so technically, lemon bars aren’t cookies, but in my mind, they’re a close second. Bars are practically on the same level of cookie deliciousness, and thus are categorized as part of my cookie addiction. Kris does not particualarly like lemon flavored foods, especially lemon flavored desserts… a case of an overly lemon-zested green bean casserole years ago left him scarred. So all the lemon desserts are MINE! And, honestly, I will generally choose a chocolate flavored dessert over a lemon one, like 95% of the time. But apparently, these lemon bars are my exception to chocolate, and they are delicious enough that I felt the need to share them. …
Christmas Cookie White Russian
If I had to pick a go-to drink for this time of year, I’m going with a White Russian. Mostly because I’m a coffee fanatic, and I don’t like eggnog very much…. This twist on a White Russian is pretty incredible, if I must say so. I can’t take complete credit for it though. Kris found a recipe to make Christmas cookie shots for our friends’ Christmas dinner last weekend, and then I turned the shots into an actual cocktail, a Christmas Cookie White Russian.
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Dark Chocolate Coconut Almond Clusters
Finally time for some Christmas treats. This is the only time of year that I let myself over indulge in treats. I love Christmas cookies and goodies. And it’s not just a casual love affair, if I’m being honest…. It’s a full on, crazy in love, addiction to Christmas treats. I have a problem. In order to keep myself in-check this year, I made these dark chocolate coconut almond clusters. No added sugar, just 85% dark chocolate with unsweetened coconut flakes, raw almonds, and a sprinkle of sea salt. Pure indulgence.
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