PRODUCT: Skinny Cookies

Take a bite: richer flavor, smaller size, fewercalories. Photo by River Soma | THE NIBBLE.   Where do skinny L.A. ladies and gents go when they need a sweet treat? To Skinny Batches, the creation of actress Emme Tyler. Skinny Batches’ oatmeal cookies, gingerbread loaf and “Crumbies” snacks focus on low calories, high taste and…
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TIP OF THE DAY: The Perfect Brownie Edge

You can get clean brownie edges like this.Photo courtesy Incredibly Edible Cookie Co.   How can you get a perfect edge on your brownies—a crisp edge with no crumbs? Here’s the secret from Lauren Braun Costello, author of The Competent Cook, which is packed with information and tips: Freeze the brownies for an hour before…
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PRODUCT: Jalapeño Chocolate Chip Cookies

Way back in 2005 we ran across SparX Cookies, a delightful chile-infused cookie line featuring Ancho Oatmeal Raisin, Cayenne Toffee Pecan, Chipotle Chocolate Chip, Chipotle Double Fudge and Jalapeño Peanut Butter flavors. What a great idea. The cookies were so good, we couldn’t stop eating them. Unfortunately, the line seems to have vanished into thin…
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