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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It’s time to start our Holiday Top Cookie Countdown! The tradition of baking homemade cookies during the holidays brings a sprinkling of winter magic to all. Pour your heart into the pleasures of making decorated treats ready to adorn your dessert tray, or package them up pretty and pass them along to those who deserve a personalized gift. For the next six weeks we will feature our Top Cookie picks. Enjoy your time in the kitchen and savor the season to cook, eat & be merry!

Stop by our office on Thursdays & Fridays (9 am – 5 pm) to grab recipes and taste samples of our Top Cookie of the Week.