This easy cookie recipe obeys the law that governs Southern desserts: If it doesn’t make your teeth ache, it’s not worth eating. This dessert is great anytime of year, but it’s especially suitable for Mardi Gras.
Bar cookies and squares
Almond Squares
Almond paste, almonds and almond extract make these bars a dream come true for almond lovers.
Cashew Bars with Candied Papaya
Blueberry Cheesecake Squares
August is prime season for blueberries in the Midwest. I like to use fresh blueberries in these cookies, which are really just miniature blueberry cheesecakes.
Backpacker’s Bars
Rich in carbohydrates and protein, these bars give you an energy boost and cost less than commercial energy bars.