Baked Goods, bars & cookies

EatingWell Chocolate Chip Cookies

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:43:36 +0000

This awesome lacy chocolate chip cookie is given a healthful makeover with oats and whole-wheat flour, and canola oil to replace some of the butter.

Rocky Road Brownies

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 20:18:24 +0000

Rocky Road Brownies

These super-rich brownies made chocolaty with plenty of cocoa powder have less fat than other brownies, but stay extra gooey and good with marshmallows, nuts and chocolate chunks on top.

Chile-Cocoa Graham Crackers

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 19:50:27 +0000

Chile-Cocoa Graham Crackers

These crunchy and crispy chocolate graham crackers have a tiny bit of spicy ancho chile on top. Oat flour makes them extra tender and tasty. Eat them plain or drizzled with a little melted chocolate. Depending on how thin you roll the dough, the crispness of the baked graham crackers will vary. If yours are not as crunchy as you like after they are completely cooled (especially the ones in the center that might be a little thicker), place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 325°F for about 15 minutes. Let cool and check again for crunch.

Nut-Free Chocolate-Cherry Snack Bars

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 17:09:51 +0000

Nut-Free Chocolate-Cherry Snack Bars

Chewy, crunchy and delicious nut-free snack bars with good-for-you dried fruit, oats and little explosions of chocolate. We like the flavor of dried cherries or cranberries, but any coarsely chopped dried fruit will work.

Chocolate-Cherry Snack Bars

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 14:55:10 +0000

Chocolate-Cherry Snack Bars

These cereal bars are chewy, crunchy and delicious with good-for-you seeds, nuts, fruit and little explosions of chocolate. We like the flavor of dried cherries or cranberries, but any coarsely chopped dried fruit will work.

Sugarplum Biscotti

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 17:28:16 +0000

Sugarplum Biscotti

Dunk these fruitcake-inspired whole-grain biscotti in a cup of hot tea or coffee.

Pecan-Cinnamon Wafers

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 17:21:10 +0000

Pecan-Cinnamon Wafers

These healthier pecan butter cookies are made with whole-wheat pastry flour and plenty of nuts.

Nana’s Creole Pecan Cake Bars

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 17:14:05 +0000

Nana’s Creole Pecan Cake Bars

These decadent pecan date bars are a bite-size alternative to holiday pecan pie.

Joy Cookies

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 17:06:09 +0000

Joy Cookies

These coconut-chocolate-almond-topped shortbread cookies are reminiscent of Almond Joy candy bars.

Citrus-Kissed Honey Buttons

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 16:58:40 +0000

Citrus-Kissed Honey Buttons

These citrus-flavored sugar cookies are a lovely addition to any holiday cookie platter.

Chocolate & Pecan Macaroons

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 16:52:22 +0000

Chocolate & Pecan Macaroons

We love the rich chocolate flavor in these chewy cookies that are like a cross between higher-fat coconut macaroons and low-fat, low-calorie, egg-white-based meringues.

Stone-Fruit Bars

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 19:17:52 +0000

Stone-Fruit Bars

Try your favorite combination of stone fruit, such as peaches and cherries, in these easy fruit bars.

Cranberry-Orange Fruit Bars

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 19:06:40 +0000

Cranberry-Orange Fruit Bars

These sweet-tart cranberry-orange bars are a great addition to a holiday cookie tray or cool weather grab-and-go treat.

Apple-Cinnamon Fruit Bars

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:58:07 +0000

Apple-Cinnamon Fruit Bars

These easy apple-cinnamon fruit bars make a big batch—perfect for fall potlucks and parties.

Strawberry-Rhubarb Fruit Bars

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:47:19 +0000

Strawberry-Rhubarb Fruit Bars

Strawberry and rhubarb are a classic combination—try them in these easy-to-make fruit bars.