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Almond-Apricot Sandwich Cookies

If you're looking for cookies that are quick and easy but look like anything but, look no further. And, honestly, aren't we always looking for those kinds of desserts? These little almond cookies are not too sweet. And, actually, they're pretty tasty on their own. They can be made in one bowl. That's always a plus, but especially so when I'm doing so much baking.

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Chocolate-Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies

In case you were wondering, I'm still just as much of a fan of chocolate and peanut butter as I've ever been. I hope at least most of you share that sentiment because you're likely to see that combo on this blog for years to come. We start with dark chocolate cookies. These are pretty delicious on their own. I love the addition of roasted peanuts to the cookies. I don't think I bake enough with peanuts. Sure, there are plenty of recipes here with pecans or hazelnuts or almonds. But, peanuts just don't show up nearly enough.

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Cream Cheese Shortbread-Dulce de Leche Sandwich Cookies

Have you ever found a cookie recipe that sounds so good that you decide on the spot not only to make them immediately, but to double the recipe? That's the position I found myself in when I found this recipe from One Girl Cookies. Here's the breakdown. The cookies are a soft, light, chewy shortbread packed with nuts and flavored with our good friend cream cheese. While the original recipe lists walnuts, I opted for pecans. (Insert your shocked comments here.) If we just stopped there, I would be as happy as could be. These little cookies are so flavorful to have such a short list of ingredients.

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Oatmeal Cream Pies

My grandmother's kitchen always had a box of oatmeal cream pies. They were those store-bought kind with the thin, soft oatmeal cookies sandwiched around a sweet filling. I shudder to think how many of those I ate in my childhood. I somehow never really thought about trying to make them myself. When I happened upon this recipe, I knew that I had to try my hand at these as soon as possible. Continue reading about Oatmeal Cream Pies.

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