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Ultimate Ginger Cookies, Your Key to Christmas Cookie Fame!

November 27, 2017 By Jelli 31 Comments

There’s no denying the bright fragrance of crackle-topped ultimate ginger cookies wafting from your oven. Laced with cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves, molasses, and fresh ginger, these traditional Christmas cookies will find they way straight to your heart!It’s been over half a decade since my pantry has kept the deep, spicy flavor of molasses deep in… 

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Easy Coconut Macaroons

September 13, 2017 By Jelli 3 Comments

Quick, easy coconut macaroons | Jellibeanjournals.com

Chewy on the inside, crunchy golden coconut on the outside, and bathed in dark chocolate, these coconut macaroon cookies will have you playing Beach Boys tunes before they’re even outta the oven!Summer may be over, but coconut season lives on with coconut cookies! In fact, these unbelievably easy coconut macaroons are so scrumptious that I… 

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Double the Chips Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

February 7, 2017 By Jelli 3 Comments

Extreme chip chocolate chip cookies! | Jellibeanjournals.com

“Woof!” a scruffy blonde mutt scrambles out the front door to jump on me welcome me over, tongue hanging out, eyes sparkling with glee. We’ve met before. We live next door. I play the role of the neighbor who’s always out of eggs, milk, or in this case, chocolate chips. Minga the dog’s role is… 

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Copycat Girl Scout Thin Mint Cookies

October 21, 2015 By Jelli 30 Comments

Copycat Girl Scout Thin Mint Cookies. 3 ingredients! jellibeanjournals.com

Fifteen minutes and three ingredients are all you need to create copycat Girl Scout Thin Mint cookies that taste just like the real thing. Keep your pantry stocked with these homemade Thin Mints year round!Did you know that Thin Mints have been a staple of Girl Scout cookie sales since the 1950’s? It’s no wonder,… 

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Lemon Gooey Butter Cookies

January 11, 2015 By Jelli 27 Comments

Gooey butter cookies from a cake mix! | Jellibeanjournals.com

Gooey butter cake is a St. Louis phenomenon that the entire country has taken by storm. And with that chewy bite and lush cream cheesy flavor, it’s no surprise! Today we’re tweaking the usual gooey butter cake recipe to make colorful, bite-sized gooey butter cookies instead! Let’s face it, gooey butter cake is incredible, but… 

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Peanut Butter Avocado Brownies

June 22, 2014 By Jelli 30 Comments

Lusciously rich, chip-laden fudge brownies with a savory swirl of peanut butter for a fraction of the calories. Sink your teeth into these peanut butter avocado brownies and be transported into a world where chocolate fantasies really do come true!You guys, I seriously cannot tell you how flipping delicious these skinny peanut butter avocado brownies… 

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Life-Changing Skinny Avocado Brownies

March 12, 2014 By Jelli 50 Comments

Life-Changing Skinny Avocado Brownies- crave-worthy at a fraction of the calories and made from TWO ingredients! #brownies #lowcalorie #dessert from Jellibean Journals

I roll with the “made from scratch” club 99% of the time, but today’s  life-changing skinny avocado brownies are a shortcut to brownie bliss. Crave-worthy at only a fraction of the calories. You’ll never look at brownies the same way again. These are ultra-simple TWO ingredient avocado brownies… or should I say three? Nah, water doesn’t… 

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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Bar Cookies, Brownies, chocolate, Cookies, healthy eats

Chocolate Chip Cookie Peanut Butter Cheesecake Cups

February 21, 2014 By Jelli 28 Comments

Chocolate Chip Cookie Peanut Butter Cheesecake Cups -simple to make, even better to nosh! #cookies #cheesecake #peanutbutter | JellibeanJournals.com

I tried to up my glam factor this week with liquid eyeliner. Despite working through every tutorial at The Beauty Department, my cat eye is far from the cat’s meow. Thankfully, I did manage a new culinary success by adding some glam-factor to everybody’s favorite- the chocolate chip cookie. Chocolate chip cookie peanut butter cheesecake… 

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Chunky Chocolate Chip Cookies

February 7, 2014 By Jelli 19 Comments

I love thick, chewy chocolate chip cookies with a crisp outside and soft inside. I’m not one for crispy chocolate chippers, but I’d never turn down any chocolate chip cookie. Anybody with me? There’s just something so satisfying about that crunch as you sink your teeth into a soft, brown sugar laden chunky chocolate chip… 

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Fruitcake Cookies: A truly delicious fruitcake experience

December 15, 2013 By Jelli 12 Comments

Fruitcake is one of the most heart-warming Christmas treats you’d rather return. Every culture seems to have it’s own variation of the candied fruit-studded alcohol-infused cake, much to the dismay of the multitudes. Fruitcake cookies are yummy. These buttery Christmas cookies pack a punch of flavor in a small morsel and are absolutely delicious. They’ll… 

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Hi, I'm Jelli! I snagged the best guy around, birthed four tiny kidlets, scribble down too many dessert recipes, love Jesus, and grow veggies in my front yard. Read More…

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