Gingerbread cookies are the most popular cookies during the holiday Xmas season at my house. It is a shame that I never posted on my blog.

The thing is I always thought that there are so many recipes online why would you even make mine. However, I decided to post all the holiday recipes because why not.

I really love making them with my kids. Well, I feel terribly sadden that they are growing so fast.

I just want to turn back the time and relive those days when they were little all over again.

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Although, I am happy to see them grow into these amazing individuals. I am like every mother or a parent out there.

Anyhow, I really enjoyed making these this year and doing it with my youngest one.

He will turn 13 soon, so I am treasuring this time before he finds his mom boring. hahaha (sobbing).

So, one fact about me that might not know before. I have never eaten these cookies before I came to the United States.

We have so many cookies that are served over the holiday season, but gingerbread cookies were just not traditional at all.

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That being said, I love them. I like the taste, soft texture on the inside and crunchy on the outside.

You can use any cookie cutter to make different shapes and sizes. Of course, the most popular gingerbread cookie is Gingerbread Man.

In my opinion, I love to make them in all shapes and sizes so I go crazy… maybe a bit too crazy.

I don’t have many cookies on my blog. However, I set my mind to start making different ones now that I am more comfortable around making baked goodies other than bread.

Jokes on the side, I am really getting better at making sweets and I am so very proud of that.

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Yield: Makes about 3 dozen cookies, depending on the size

Gingerbread Cookies

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Gingerbread cookies are the most popular cookies during the holiday Xmas season.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Chill Time 1 hour

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 6 oz, 170g unsalted butter (one and a half stick)
• 3⁄4 cup dark brown sugar
• 1 large egg, slightly mixed
• 1⁄2 cup original molasses
• 3 cups, 360g all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon, 5.2g ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon allspice

Instructions

1. In a large bowl or a stand-up mixer bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and egg on medium speed until well blended
2. Whisk the baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices into measured all-purpose flour.
3. Gradually stir in dry ingredients until blended and smooth, but do not add more flour because the dough will firm up once it's chilled.
4. Divide the dough in half, this way it will be easier to roll out, and then pat each half into a thick rectangle. Wrap well, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
5. The dough may be sticky and hard to roll if not thoroughly chilled, so make sure it's cold before continuing.
6. Preheat oven to 375F (190C)
7. Prepare baking sheets by lining with parchment paper.
8. Place one wrapped dough portion on a lightly floured surface or use two plastic wraps, on the bottom and top, large enough to roll out dough. Roll dough to a scant 1/4-inch thick.
9. Cut out cookies with a desired cutter; gingerbread man, flour, snowflakes, etc. Space cookies 2-inches apart because they will spread a bit due to the addition of baking soda.
10. Bake 1 sheet at a time for 10 minutes
11. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow the cookies to cool for a bit until they are firm enough to move to a cookie rack. After cookies are cool you may decorate them with traditional royal icing any way you desire.

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Brownies — a scrumptious, mouthwatering, enticing dessert that leaves all with nothing but a smile. The chocolaty goodness bestowed by this sweet treat is definitely a personal favorite in my family!

Not only are they delightful to eat, but they are just as pleasing to make! The memories created with the people you love when baking brownies are truly unforgettable.

That being said, I went a step further and surprised my family one late afternoon with the most delightful brownies and yogurt summer parfait. Everyone loved it so much.

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Every now and again I like to splurge on my eating, and these Pillsbury Place & Bake Brownies are my new tasty treat when choosing what to satisfy my sweet tooth with.

The steamy, aesthetically pleasing appearance combined with the powerful rich and gooey flavor leaves these brownies irresistible.

When my kids come home from a long day at school, I’ve never seen them happier than when a plate of delicious brownies is presented to them at the table after a hearty meal.

Now that summer has kicked in, and their two-month break has commenced, all they ask for are these parfaits.

These sugary treats are nothing but satisfying, and never disappoint consumers.

From the way they perfectly crumble into your mouth, to the way they delicately enter your pallet and please every taste bud, these brownies are nothing but gold. People of all ages enjoy these alluring goodies.

You can purchase the new Pillsbury Place N Bake Brownies at Publix.

I got them on aisle 16, where you would usually find other Pillsbury goodies just ready for you to bake them. These Pillsbury Place & Bake Brownies come in Chocolate Fudge, Peanut Butter Chip, and Marshmallow.

If you make these Brownies and Yogurt Summer Parfait, please tag me on Instagram @sandraseasycooking using hashtag #sandraseasycooking. I would love to share your creation with everyone. Thank you!!!

This post is sponsored by General Mills. All opinions are entirely my own.

Yield: Serves 6

Brownies and Yogurt Summer Parfait

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Brownies and Yogurt Summer Parfait — a scrumptious, mouthwatering, enticing dessert that leaves all with nothing but a smile. The chocolaty goodness bestowed by this sweet treat is definitely a personal favorite in my family!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 22 minutes

Total Time 32 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Pillsbury Place & Bake Brownies, Chocolate Fudge, 12CT
• 1 1/2 cup Vanilla Greek Yogurt
• 1/4 pound Raspberry
• 1/4 pound Strawberry
• 1/4 pound Blueberry
• Fresh mint for garnish

Instructions

1. Follow instructions on the back of the Pillsbury Place & Bake Brownies.
2. After baking allow them to cool down for about 10 minutes before cutting.
3. Cut each brownie into 4 equal pieces. Use 2 brownies for each serving of this parfait for the best effect.

Assembly:

1. In each glass add a few pieces of brownies following 2 tablespoons of yogurt, and then add mixed berries, a tablespoon or so for each glass.
2. Top the berries with a tablespoon or two of yogurt then add a few more slices of brownies and so on until you have layers of brownies, yogurt, and berries.
3. Garnish with fresh mint or you may add a shaved chocolate as well.
4. Serve immediately.

Notes

If you wish to serve this later, then prep everything in advance.

Bake brownies and make sure after they are cool to place them in the airtight container. This will keep them fresh and perfect for your parfait.

You may also make a wonderful trifle just by using a large glass bowl and layer everything. It would make a great and delicious party centerpiece.

You can try these with other Pillsbury brownies such as Peanut Butter and Marshmallow. It will be just as tasty as with Fudge.

You may use whipped cream or perhaps ice cream instead of yogurt.

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This Toast Pizza Roll makes one amazing party food. It is one extraordinary and easy finger food that most people, especially kids love.

My family loves watching football as well as other sports, so we make a small party with delicious finger foods when we watch it. 

As a result, this pizza was born after I was searching for easy finger foods. I cannot claim full credit for creating this idea, but I used my own method.

In a way brainstormed how I will make this my own. 

We all see recipes all over the web, then there are glossy magazines full of recipes, as well as tv shows. However, I always try to recreate it and make my own version with ingredients that I have in my fridge or pantry. 

With that being said, that’s why I constantly encourage you to use what you have or like. Just with this recipe, I know that many people do not consume pork.

I am one of those people that didn’t grow up with pepperoni. We had other types of hard salami. That’s why I said you can find something else instead to use in this recipe. 

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Toast Pizza Roll

Course Appetizer, Party Food, Snack

Cuisine American, Italian

Keyword pizza, snack, party food

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 18 minutes

Total Time 28 minutes

Servings 4 Servings

Author Sandra | Sandra’s Easy Cooking

Ingredients

• 12 Toast Slices
• 2 tablespoon Unsalted Butter divided
• 1 1/2 Italian Cheese Blend or just mozzarella
• 6-8 Slices Large Pepperoni turkey pepperoni if you prefer
• 6-8 Slices Large Genoa Salami any cold cut salami on hand
• 4-6 Slices Ham smoked chicken if you’re not eating ham
• 1-2 tbsp Marinara Sauce
• 1/2 tablespoon Dried Italian Herb Mix
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder not with salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400F
2. Take the toast out of the bag and place onto a large plastic film (wrap)

3. Melt unsalted butter and brush on about 1 tablespoon of melted butter on all the toasts. Just a few strokes especially around the edges of the toast to connect better. 

4. Connect the toast by placing a 1/4 on the each on each other. As seen on the pic. Take the rolling pin and flatten the toast completely from one end to the other and all sides.
5. Add half of the shredded cheese, then place cold cut salami. You may use one or more, like me. You can even make it without any meat just use more cheese.
6. On the salami evenly spread marinara sauce, then add the rest of the cheese.
7. Using plastic wrap as a guide, roll the toast and wrap the whole toast roll with the plastic film or a wrap.
8. Place the Toast Pizza Roll on the baking sheet. You may line it with parchment pepper or silicon mat for easier cleanup. Take the plastic wrap off.
9. Add Italian herb mix to the melted butter, mix then brush all over the roll. If you need to use more butter, just melt some more.
10. Bake for 18 minutes at 400F, then turn the broiler ON and bake under the broiler until golden brown, less than a minute.

Recipe Notes

Baking time wary on the type of oven you have. Check the roll around 15 minutes of baking just to make sure. You may use any type of salami or cheese. I loved using Italian blend because it got many different types of cheese, however, I made it before with cheddar, and sometimes with mozzarella only.