🍪 The kind of cookies that disappear from the tin


Hi Reader

A batch of cookies is a pretty good reason to turn on the oven this weekend.

I’ve gathered molasses cookies, carrot cake cookies and more fall favourites for your cookie tin.

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Grandma's Molasses Cookie Recipe

Not just for Christmas - spicy and good.

Carrot Cake Cookies

These sandwich-style cookies have a cream cheese filling. Easy to hold, easy to eat!

13 Fall Cookie Recipes To Make Your House Smell Amazing

Try at least a couple of new ones. Go on, I dare you!

Until next time,

Sarita

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