Happy Holidays!

A celebration of love that brought together both adopted and birth families.

Dear readers and friends,

Thank you for your support this year. All the little critters from our home, and I wish you and your loved one a wonderful holiday season!

Love Alina, & Piglet

LOVE LIKE CHOCOLATE is a sweet story of love and family, featuring a brother and his newly adopted sister learning to love each other through baking…and chocolate!

During the winter season, various traditions and celebrations are observed by people worldwide. Regardless of how you celebrate, good food and tasty treats are often a significant part of these traditions that help bring friends and families together.

My adopted family is a unique and diverse group from around the world that resembles a mini United Nations. Although we speak different mother tongues and have different backgrounds and traditions, we all share one common love - FOOD! However, due to our cultural or health requirements, we all have different dietary needs. Nevertheless, we want everyone to enjoy the delicious food we love. Like a loving family, we always try to find ways to prepare food or choose restaurants that accommodate everyone's diverse needs.

Here is one of my favorite cookie recipes that we all love!

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Ingredients

US Customary measurement

• 1 cup organic oatmeal flour

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ¼ tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp Himalayan pink salt

• ½ cup olive oil butter soften

• ½ cup organic maple syrup

• 1 eggwhite

• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

• 1 ½ cup organic rolled oats

• 1 cup mix-ins semi-sweet chocolate chips and your favorite nuts

• ½ tsp ground cinnamon (option)

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F

2. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

3. Stir all ingredients together in a large bowl until well combined.

4. Use a 1 ½ to 2 TBS cookie scoop to measure out the dough.

5. Roll the dough into little balls and place them slightly apart on the prepared baking sheet.

6. Gently press down the tops of the cookie dough until they are flat.

7. Bake in preheated oven for 8 - 10 minutes or until it’s slightly golden.

8. Let’s the fresh bake cookies sit for about 10 - 15 mins.

9. Share and eat!

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I hope you'll enjoy these sweet treats. We wish you a warm, joyful, and cozy holiday season!

More the merrier!! What are your favorite holiday treats or traditions? Please share your thoughts in the comments.