Light, buttery, almond flavored shortbread thumbprint cookies have been the most requested cookie I make for almost as long as I can remember. My friend Augusta gave me this recipe years ago and it became a forever favorite at first bite.

Thumbprint Cookies with Jam

There’s something so endearing and adorable about jam thumbprint cookies. Fruity jam adds the perfect amount of sweetness to the flaky shortbread cookie. The easy glaze on top of these thumbprint cookies adds a beautiful touch.

These cookies are great as a snack, tucked into lunches, or when served as dessert. I especially enjoy them with cafe con leche, chai, or a London Fog on a chilly afternoon.

Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies

With just the right amount of sweetness, filled with jam, and then lightly drizzled with icing, these cookies are a hit with everyone who tries them. Don’t be fooled by their unassuming appearance. They’ll surprise you by just melting in your mouth.

Almond extract is what gives these cookies just a hint of almond flavor. It adds a nice layer of nuttiness that complements the buttery flavor of the shortbread cookie and the fruitiness of the jam.

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Sharing some of the best supplements for adrenal fatigue. 

In the hustle and bustle of our modern lives, adrenal fatigue has become a familiar foe, silently affecting so many of us. The adrenal glands, small but mighty, play a crucial role in our response to stress. When they’re overtaxed, adrenal fatigue can set in, leaving us feeling depleted and overwhelmed. You can check out this post about adrenal fatigue here!

Today, I thought I’d chat a little about adrenal fatigued share some of my favorite supplements to support these essential glands. Please keep in mind that this post is not medical advice. Always chat with your medical professional or practitioner about the best supplements for YOU and how to implement them in your routine. I didn’t include any links in this post but two of my favorite places to buy supplements are NOW Foods (code is FITNESSISTA) and EquiLife (code FITNESSISTA10).

best supplements for adrenal fatigue

Understanding Adrenal Fatigue

Adrenal fatigue is a term used to describe a collection of symptoms that arise when the adrenal glands can’t keep up with the demands of stress. Chronic stress, whether physical, emotional, or environmental, can lead to an overstimulation of the adrenal glands. Over time, this constant demand for stress hormones, such as cortisol, can result in fatigue, disrupted sleep, hormonal imbalances, and a compromised immune system.

The Best Supplements for Adrenal Fatigue

1. Vitamin B Complex:

Chronic stress depletes our B-vitamin reserves, essential for energy production and stress response. A comprehensive B-complex supplement supports adrenal function, aiding in the conversion of food into energy and promoting overall vitality.

2. Adaptogenic Herbs (e.g., Rhodiola Rosea, Ashwagandha):

Adaptogens are nature’s stress-busters. Rhodiola Rosea and Ashwagandha, in particular, help the body adapt to stressors, modulating the stress response and promoting a sense of calm. These herbs offer a harmonizing effect on the adrenal glands, helping to restore balance. I also like Schisandra and Reishi mushroom.

3. Vitamin C:

An antioxidant powerhouse, Vitamin C is crucial for adrenal health. It supports the production of cortisol and aids in the repair of tissues damaged by stress. Supplementing with Vitamin C can help replenish the adrenal glands and strengthen the immune system.

4. Magnesium:

Often referred to as the “relaxation mineral,” magnesium plays a vital role in muscle and nerve function. It helps ease tension and promotes relaxation, making it beneficial for those experiencing adrenal fatigue-induced anxiety and muscle tension. There are multiple types of magnesium; my favorite for relaxation and stress management is magnesium glycinate pa

Craisin Frosted Flake Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Craisin Frosted Flake Chocolate Chip Cookies are not your normal cookies, but man, they hit every texture, taste and smell craving you could have. 

I know, I know, Craisin Frosted Flake Chocolate Chip Cookies is quite the mouthful to say. They’re quite the mouthful to eat as well. I should think up a new name, but kitchen sink cookies have already been taken, anyone got any ideas?

Chocolate Chip Cookies in a New Way

As you know, our family has a fun tradition of taking a base ingredient like this cookie dough and then having a bake-off where each family member uses a surprise ingredient and anything else in the pantry to create a new recipe. Making chocolate chip cookie dough without chocolate chips is the perfect base ingredient. 

Craisin Frosted Flake Chocolate Chip Cookies

These cookies are just to die for. A sweet dough that is the perfect base to bits of crunchy frosted flakes (trust me, you’ll absolutely looooove the texture from the crunch of these flakes!), juicy nuggets of dried craisins and finally melty morsels of chocolate sprinkled throughout. 

And listen, not just chocolate, you must use mini chocolate chips to balance the sizes of everything else or the chocolate overpowers too much of the cookie. 

Secret Ingredients For a Bake-Off

Everyone sits patiently as one person pulls names from a hat and each baker picks one of the random ingredients, frosted flakes, cookies and cream twix bars, marshmallows and so on. 

I was given Frosted Flakes Cereal and thought, well this isn’t going to go so well, haha. But the more I looked at the cereal the more I realized that it would actually be delicious with craisins and chocolate. This was going to delicious. 

Cookie Recipe Win! 

There’s something about these frosted flake cookies that I just cannot walk away from. Ugh, and the worst part is that not only do I not have any on hand right now, but I cannot force you all to try them. I mean really, I’d give anything to convince you. 

The soft and buttery cookies just completely envelopes those sweet and crunchy pieces of cereal, totally breaking up the monotony of the cookie. The texture is a welcomed crunch. Mmmmmm, and you quickly move on to that juicy sweetness of the dried cranberries and the melty chocolate chips. It’s the best of every single world. My goodness, they are a win! 

How Long Will Homemade Cookies Keep?

Properly stored, fresh cookies will keep for 2-3 weeks at room temperature.

Can You Freeze Frosted Flake Cookies?

Place cookies on a parchment lined cookie sheet and freeze.

When they are frozen, transfer to a heavy duty freezer bag and store in the freezer for a month or more.

Why Do Cookies Spread Out?

Cookies spread because the fat in the dough melts in the oven.

If there isn’t enough flour to hold the fat, cookies will spread and be flat.

So, try adding a little more flour.

Cookie Recipes

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Hi friends! I hope you’re enjoying the morning so far! I’m popping in with an old-school style Day in the Life type post. There were quite a few requests for more posts like this in the annual survey (thank you for your help with this!), so here we go!

Morning

6:45am. My alarm goes off. If I have to take the kids to school, I have to wake up 15 minutes earlier to get dressed, but since the Pilot is doing drop-off, I get an extra 15 minutes. Bless it. I hadn’t worn my Oura ring for a while, so I had to reset it to factory settings, and I was excited to see my sleep and readiness score for the day.

I wake up the kids, head downstairs, and pack up lunches, backpacks, snacks, and sweaters. I make them oatmeal with peanut butter and berries for the road, they head off to school, and I get ready for a workout. While I’m getting dressed, I chug a giant green juice, eat a banana, and half a bar.

I also drink some ginger tea:

8:15 A challenging and fun pure barre Define class. This is a newer class option and it’s all strength-based. I love the mix of barre and traditional strength training moves.

9:30 back home and having the rest of my breakfast: two scrambled eggs and a smoothie with avocado, pumpkin seeds, frozen zucchini, cocoa powder, dates, protein powder, and almond milk.

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