Cookie and Cookie Bar Recipes - Hostess At Heart

Cowboy Cookies Recipe – Loaded with Chocolate, Oats & Pecans!

Julie Menghini — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:15:00 +0000

Have you ever wanted a cookie that has everything? That’s exactly what cowboy cookies are! This cowboy cookies recipe has been my family’s favorite for several years. These hearty cookies are packed with chocolate chips, oats, coconut, and pecans – they’re like the ultimate cookie mashup. My kids call them “kitchen sink cookies” because they’re...

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Classic Gingerbread Cutout Cookies Recipe (Perfect for Decorating!)

Julie Menghini — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 13:57:05 +0000

Looking for the perfect gingerbread cutout cookies that actually hold their shape? These classic gingerbread cookies are packed with warm spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves that fill your kitchen with the most amazing holiday smell. Whether you’re making gingerbread men, stars, or Christmas trees, this recipe creates sturdy cookies that are perfect for decorating...

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Cinnamon Cookies Recipe (Soft and Chewy)

Julie Menghini — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 18:11:21 +0000

Soft, chewy, and delicious, these cinnamon cookies are the quintessential cookie everyone loves and dreams of when they think of home. Our Cinnamon cookie recipe is easy to make and only takes about 30 minutes so go grab a hot cup of coffee or a cold glass of milk, the perfect way to enjoy these...

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Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

Julie Menghini — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 17:00:45 +0000

Topped with a luscious peanut butter chocolate drizzle and filled with rich peanut butter and gooey marshmallows, Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats are reminiscent of a fluffernutter sandwich and oh-so-delicious. We enjoy taking our Classic Rice Krispie Treat recipe and putting a spin on it like this Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats recipe. Each bite...

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Easy 4-Ingredient Lemon Snowflake Cookies: The Perfect Soft & Chewy Holiday Treat

Julie Menghini — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 14:44:33 +0000

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Chill Time: 1 hour | Cook Time: 12 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 22 minutesServings: 24 cookies Our recipe for 4-Ingredient Lemon Snowflake Cookies recipe is something truly magical. These cookies are soft and chewy and perfect for holiday cookie exchanges, last-minute treats, or anytime you’re craving that bright...

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Easy Fudgy Cream Cheese Brownies Recipe

Julie Menghini — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 18:14:10 +0000

Our Cream Cheese Brownie recipe makes rich fudgy chocolate brownies swirled with a velvety layer of cream cheese. Chocolate lovers indulge in the sweet creamy goodness of these gorgeous and decadent treats that will satisfy the most discerning sweet tooth. Pull out your apron and a few simple ingredients for one of the most decadent...

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Gingerbread Bar Recipe (with Cream Cheese Frosting)

Julie Menghini — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 16:42:22 +0000

I love gingerbread! Whether it’s a warm cookie right out of the oven, or I’ve made a new batch of our frosted gingerbread bar recipe, this flavor just breaths Christmas into our hearts. You’ll love these soft and tender chewy gingerbread bars, topped with a thick layer of luscious cream cheese frosting and festive sprinkles, just...

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Sour Cream Cookies Recipe

Julie Menghini — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 15:00:54 +0000

My melt-in-your-mouth sour cream cookie recipe is exactly the kind of cookie you love to make for your family. Full of flavor and just the right texture, these sour cream sugar cookies will brighten up any day and are perfect for after-school snacks, cookie jars, or special occasions. Sink your teeth into the crispy exterior...

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Turtle Thumbprint Cookies Recipe (Blossoms)

Julie Menghini — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 11:45:00 +0000

Homemade and deliciously gooey Turtle Cookies recipe is a delicious combination of nuts, chocolate, and caramel. Turtle Thumbprint cookies, often called blossom cookies, are a joy to eat and the perfect addition to your cookie list. Every bite is a combination of these classic turtle candy flavors but with the addition of a chewy cookie...

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Shortbread Cookies Recipe (5 Ingredients)

Julie Menghini — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 11:45:00 +0000

With only five ingredients, this homemade shortbread cookies recipe comes together incredibly fast and results in the perfect crunchy, buttery cookie bite. Fill a platter for a coffee bar, make a batch for your next afternoon tea, or just have them in the cookie jar for a fun snack after school. However you use this...

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