I had a very busy week last week – a photo shoot for a new book. I was exhausted and didn’t have time to post…but I was still cooking! I promise! Now that I’m back in the swing of things, I can get back to normal time (though I’ve been a bit shaken by the time change). To start off with, my new favorite idea. Ok, so it’s not my original idea, but it’s changed the way I send edible gifts to my family (which I do a lot). This week, it’s birthday cookies for my nephew (turning 4!) and my grandma. I wash and lightly grease these tins I buy at my craft supply store, and bake the cookies right inside! Let them cool, put the top on, and send them on their way!

Just be careful not to overfill the tins (remember the cookies/brownies/etc. will rise). I tried to be generous and my brother’s girlfriend ended up with a cookie tin explosion! (Yes, I still sent it – it was triple chocolate!)

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