~ my go-to 4 ingredient Royal Icing Recipe One of my resolutions this year is to focus on cutting out (some of) the preservative filled products in my pantry. And, yes I realize icing is not what I would call an organic recipe. This is a journey.. not a race. This is my go-to favorite 4 ingredient royal icing [Read more…]
Red Velvet Cookies from a cake box mix.
~ red velvet cookies~ This time of year is the start of the cookie baking marathon. I am sharing a quick recipe for Red Velvet cookies from a box! Shhh… that’s the best part of this recipe! The box makes it easy with less mess! I have never been a fan of cookies from a cake mix [Read more…]
Snickerdoodle Cookies
Snickerdoodle Cookies! I found this Snickerdoodle cookie recipe on Pinterest from Texas Type A Mom after a quick Pinterest search! My son was recently diagnosed with chocolate induced migraines, so I am trying to find alternatives to the classic chocolate chip cookie! I think the Snickerdoodle cookie is a classic and a fun afterschool snack during [Read more…]
Favorite Sugar Cookie Recipe !
HANDS DOWN! The following recipe is my FAVORITE sugar cookie recipe. I originally found this sugar cookie recipe in a Family Fun magazine and have adapted it slightly over the years! With the holidays kicking into high gear this is my go-to sugar cookie recipe! The sugar cookie dough is easy to roll and holds it [Read more…]
Frankenstein Feet Cookies
Here is a super easy party idea or after school treat. Are you ready? Frankenstein Feet cookies! It’s ridiculously easy. Here’s the list: 1 package of Nutter Butter cookies, frosting (tinted to your favorite color) and black licorice. That’s it! I like easy treats that get a smile out of my children and their friends! If [Read more…]
HEDGEHOG COOKIES… {ALMOST} TOO CUTE TO EAT!
HEDGEHOGS are trending this fall! Yay! SO here is my contribution to push the trend forward. Hedgehog cookies! I found this cute Hedgehog cookie recipe in the Taste of Home Kid Approved Cookbook. The ingredient list is below. You may recognize this recipe from my first attempt at these little guys. Instead of tossing them [Read more…]
Almond Joy Cookie Recipe
Hi there- I found this Almond Joy cookie recipe on a friend’s post and knew I had to make these for the first week of school! These cookies are amazing! I read the recipe twice looking for the amount of Almond Joys before I realized the chocolate, coconut and almonds are the Almond Joy. And, [Read more…]
Strawberries & Cookies
Strawberries & Cookies Some of my best ideas are created out of boredom. That’s what happened over the weekend when I had a package of Kroger wafer filled cookies, fresh strawberries and a tube of green gel icing. I paired a lovely chocolate crème filled wafer with a strawberry. I was so lazy I didn’t even take the [Read more…]
Grilled Cheese Cookies
Hi everyone- Today I am so excited to share these grilled cheese cookies! Yes you read this right! I am showing off my grilled cheese cookies! I previously made the PB&J sandwiches HERE. And, when they turned out sooo cute, I knew I had to try the other classic sandwich: the grilled cheese (cookie). Here is [Read more…]
Lego Cookies almost too cute to eat
Lego cookies I am excited to share these Lego Cookies. These cookies are almost too cute to eat. I had so much fun making these because they were so easy; no complicated, lengthy ingredient list! I used my favorite sugar cookie recipe you can snag HERE. I decided to go with pastel frosting colors to match the M&M Spring Mix. From [Read more…]
Cookie Donuts
Hi everyone- Well here is a first at I’m Not a Trophy Wife- I actually baked cookies to look like the donuts and I must say the results are impressive {for my baking talents}. I found the cookie donuts in the cookbook, The Smart Cookie- at least I think that is the title because that is the hashtag [Read more…]
Martha Stewart Heart Sandwich Cookies
Martha Stewart made these Heart Sandwich Cookies on an episode of the Today Show. I am not Martha! If you want a laugh make sure to read my instructions in the recipe box below. I wonder what happened in my childhood that I can’t follow a recipe? Here is the recipe and my slightly altered version (like [Read more…]
No Bake cookies and treats
It never fails, the night before school your precious angel baby tells you he (in my case) has to bring 24 treats for the class. Or a neighbor decides on a spontaneous happy hour and needs something sweet! So when I found these no bake cookie and treat ideas on BHG.com I had to share with you all! Chocolate [Read more…]
