Week four of Top Cook was a spin off of classic carrot cake. These cookies make a very satisfying dessert and really what could be better then cake in a cookie form. This sweet treat can be easily converted to a different flavor by substituting zucchini, sweet potato, or even pumpkin. A little trivia about carrots is that they have been used in sweet cakes since the medieval period, during which time sweeteners were scarce and expensive. Carrots, which contain more sugar than any other vegetable besides the sugar beet, were much easier to come by and were used to make desserts. Carrots give any dessert wonderful color and a sweet crisp flavor. Enjoy!

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The snow last week didn’t stop people from stopping by CSR and tasting the top cookie of the week – the Oh Henry Holiday Cookie. Oh Henry bars are a takeoff of the Oh Henry Candy bar. Made with chocolate, oats and peanut butter these treats will please the smallest children to the pickiest adults. Serve them at your next holiday party and they will be one the easiest delights you’ve ever prepared and a real crowd-pleaser. Our entire Home Cook office staff (Sarah, Carrie & Sharon) love these treats. They are not only peanut buttery and delicious, but wheat-free as well!

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We hope that you are enjoying our top cookie count down as much us! The Whoopie Pie’s flew off the platters and we are very excited about week two of Top Cookie. Our Office Manager, Sarah, has been working hard to make and create our Top Cookies and is excited to share them with you. This Vanilla Bean Shortbread recipe, a delicious dough you can keep in your freezer for instant, freshly-baked cookies, is one of her personal favorites. Prepare your taste buds for this week’s top cookie – Oh Henry’s Holiday Cookie. Taste just like the candy bar!

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