January 26, 2026

The Best Valentine Sugar Cookie

Holiday Sugar Cookies: Soft and delicious sugar cookies are the perfect way to celebrate a special occasion or holiday.

There are a few traditions that we are sure to make happen around the holidays. Making our favorite sugar cookies is one of them. This recipe is soft and delicious and is the perfect way to celebrate every occasion.

There are three holidays that we are sure to make sugar cookies. Valentines, Halloween, and Christmas are the holidays that we make sugar cookies. It is a tradition that started when I was a child and continues now with my children. They love “painting” cookies with frosting and adding sprinkles.

The Best Valentine Sugar Cookie

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Course: Dessert
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 TBSP sour cream
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3 1/4 cups flour

Method
 

  1. Cream butter and sugar.
  2. Add eggs, sour cream, almond extract and vanilla and mix well.
  3. Add soda, salt and flour and mix on low just until combined.
  4. Roll dough into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate 3-4 hours.
  5. Roll out on floured surface and cut into shapes.
  6. Bake on un-greased cookie sheets at 375 degrees for 6 to 8 minutes. (These cookies don't brown.)
  7. Cool on racks, then frost and decorate!

Double the recipe for double the fun.

The best part about this recipe is that it can be made ahead of time and rolled out later. I often make the dough the day before I roll out the cookies. The recipe makes about three dozen cookies. If you are planning for a crowd or want to give them away, just DOUBLE the recipe.

The sugar cookies don’t brown but come out nice and soft. So don’t over cook them. Once they are cooled you can decorate them however you’d like. Celebrate any occasion with our favorite sugar cookies.

Favorite Frosting

1/3 c butter, softened

4 c powdered sugar

1/4 c milk (or more)

1/2 t vanilla

1/2 t almond extract

pinch of salt

In a mixing bowl, beat butter slowly with powdered sugar. Add milk and continue to beat. Add vanilla, almond extract and salt. If needed, add more milk to make frosting spreading consistency. Color with food coloring if desired.

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January 22, 2026

The Ultimate Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookie

Alright, let’s talk about the cookie. The Ultimate Peanut Butter Reese’s Cookie. The one that makes people stop mid-bite, close their eyes, and go, “Wait… what is this?”

The Ultimate Peanut Butter Reese’s Cookie (Yes, It’s That Good)

There are cookies you enjoy… and then there are cookies that redefine your standards. This is firmly in the second category.

This peanut butter Reese’s cookie is soft in the center, lightly crisp on the edges, unapologetically rich, and packed with enough peanut butter and chocolate to feel borderline indulgent—in the best possible way. It’s the cookie you bake when you want compliments. Or silence. Or both.

Why This Cookie Works

Let’s break down the magic:

  • Peanut butter in multiple forms: Creamy peanut butter in the dough + chunks of Reese’s = depth, not just sweetness.
  • Soft-baked texture: Slightly underbaked so the center stays tender and almost melt-in-your-mouth.
  • Chocolate balance: Reese’s bring milk chocolate and peanut butter together without overpowering the dough.

This isn’t a dry, crumbly peanut butter cookie. It’s rich, plush, and just shy of decadent.

The Ultimate Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookie

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup +2 TBSP softened butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 36 Reese's Thins

Method
 

  1. Using a mixer, cream together the peanut butter, butter, and sugars until blended.
  2. Beat in the egg, milk, and vanilla.
  3. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a separate bowl.
  4. Add the flour mixture to the peanut butter mixture and mix together. Scoop in tablespoonfuls of dough and roll into balls.
  5. Place the cookies 2 inches apart on parchment lined cookie sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes at 375 degrees. Don't overcook! The cookies are much better slightly undercooked.
  6. Immediately after removing the cookies from the oven, gently press a Reese's Thin Peanut Butter Cup in the center of each cookie. Allow the cookies to cool and the chocolate to set up before serving.

Pro Tips (Because Details Matter)

  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes if you want thicker cookies.
  • These cookies taste even better the next day—if they last that long.
  • Use seasonal Reeses for variety and fun.

Final Thoughts

This is the cookie you bring to parties and leave with an empty plate. The one people ask you to “just send the recipe for.” The one that somehow feels nostalgic and over-the-top at the same time. This is the recipe my kids are always asking for!

If peanut butter and chocolate are your love language, this cookie is fluent. 🥜🍫

Want a gluten-free version? Extra gooey? Stuffed with a whole Reese’s cup? Say the word—I’ve got ideas.

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November 5, 2025

Easy Asian Chicken Salad

A Fresh Twist on a Classic: Easy Asian Chicken Salad

When it comes to meals that check all the boxes—fresh, flavorful, satisfying, and easy to prepare—Asian Chicken Salad is a winner. It’s the kind of dish that manages to be light yet filling, crunchy yet tender, and bright with flavor without being overwhelming. Whether you’re looking for a healthy lunch option, a crowd-pleasing potluck dish, or a make-ahead dinner, this salad earns a spot in your rotation.

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October 7, 2025

Mexican Street Corn Pasta

A Bold Fusion of Flavor and Comfort

We love trying new recipes and this is one that everyone should try! Female Foodie is one of our favorite sources for quality, mouth-watering dishes that will be instant favorites! This Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is one of those recipes! We first tried it last summer during our summer BBQ rotations but at one of our neighborhood lunches someone brought it and we knew we had to add it to our dinner rotation!

If you’ve ever had Mexican street corn (elote)—hot, grilled corn slathered with creamy mayo, tangy lime, chili powder, and crumbly cotija cheese—you know it’s a flavor explosion. Now imagine all of that smoky, tangy, creamy magic wrapped up in a bowl of pasta.

Mexican Street Corn Pasta is the ultimate mashup: part comfort food, part summer street food, and 100% addictive. It’s quick to make, incredibly customizable, and perfect for potlucks, weeknight dinners, or just because you want something different. Let’s break it down.

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October 2, 2025

Tara’s Cinnamon Toffee Apple Dip

Our dear friend Tara Thueson shares a lot of things but this recipe is one of the best things we’ve received from her! Tara’s Sweet Cinnamon Toffee Dip—perfect for fall gatherings, holidays, or anytime you want a quick dessert that wows.

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