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Love those really, really soft cookies you get at the store? Here's how to make 'em at home! Warning: This post contains a recipe for an incredibly sinful comfort food... If you ignore this warning and bake and eat these cookies (especially the all chocolate variation), you could doom your immortal soul for all of eternity! Well, maybe just your hips...

Every year, the summer is filled with picnics, barbecues and other casual gatherings for The Daily Kool family. Most of these get-togethers are pot-luck events where everyone brings a dish for the guests to share. Needless to say, tables are always filled with a ton deviled eggs, fruit platters, sandwiches and cupcakes galore. So much for shedding those last few (okay, or forty) pounds...sigh. Since most of us tend to bring homemade items as opposed to pre-made trays, we are always looking for convenient travel caddies to hold our food.

This delicious morning Hot Fruit Dessert is loaded with various fruit such as peaches, pineapples, pears and cherries with a vanilla wafer crust topping. If you have a nut allergy, the dessert works just fine without the crush almonds. This Hot Fruit Dessert is great in the morning sitting around with friends sipping and fresh hot coffee or tea.

Sometimes, a splash of citrus can make a big difference in a dish. This Citrus Black Bean Spread is one of those dishes. The lemon juice gives the black beans a delightful taste that goes great with crackers.

A bbq event? Potlucks? Family gatherings? Bring this ham salad and you'll leave with an empty bowl!