Prairie Fare: Managing holiday celebrations and cookie temptations

Julie Garden-Robinson, Ph.D., R.D., L.R.D., is a North Dakota State University Extension food and nutrition specialist and professor in the Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences.

Julie Garden-Robinson, Ph.D., R.D., L.R.D., is a North Dakota State University Extension food and nutrition specialist and professor in the Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences.

KSugary treats are tempting, but there are ways to avoid overeating. (Pixabay photo)

KSugary treats are tempting, but there are ways to avoid overeating. (Pixabay photo)

Prairie Fare: Managing holiday celebrations and cookie temptations

Prairie Fare: Managing holiday celebrations and cookie temptations

“I see you!” I said to my son. He was 3 years old at the time.

His little hand was reaching over the edge of the countertop to a cooling rack. He was sneakily grabbing another cookie.

He grinned as he took a bite of the warm, soft cookie. “Molasses crinkles” are still his favorite treat decades later, and they’re on my list to make this year.

As holiday gatherings continue into January, treats beckon…