Tahini shortbread is not a phrase I thought I would use when I started this site. But after getting this recipe from a friend, I was intrigued to say the least. Tahini is usually reserved for savory dishes in my mind so I was curious how it would work for sweets. TL:DR, it works really Continue reading
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Peanut Butter Miso Collaboration Cookie Recipe
The past several recipes take so long they’re either for bragging rights or you’re training for the great British bakeoff. I don’t think I’m eligible, not being British and all, bummer. Anyway, this recipe can be prepped in 30 minutes or less. There’s still chilling involved for the dough, so these can’t be done in Continue reading
A Deliciously Easy Take on Florentines
Quick and easy recipe for cookies that you and your friends will enjoy
Pistachio Madeleines, a Twist on the French classic!
Madeleines are a sponge like cookie with a crispy edge in a distinct scalloped shape. The shape comes from the specific tin required to make the madeleines. If you don’t have a madeleine tin, a cupcake tin works too. The recipe for madeleines is relatively simple and straightforward. However, the technique and preparation is what Continue reading
Ginger Cookies better than any Gingersnap
Adapted from the GBB cookbook, these ginger cookies are chewy, which is the main reason I say they’re better than gingersnaps. I prefer chewy cookies to crispy or crunchy cookies. I have memories of gingersnaps being crispy but too thick, making them hard and annoying to eat. If that’s what you’re looking for in a Continue reading
Indulgent Gingerbread Latte Whoopie Pies to Eat in One Sitting
We can all thank my sister Laura for introducing me to these whoopie pies. She found it in the December issue of Real Simple magazine and asked me to make it for her. I was unable to make this recipe ahead of time and instead made them on Christmas eve. I would have liked to Continue reading
Authentic Linzer Cookie Recipe to Save the Holidays
Linzer Cookie Origins A Linzer cookie is synonymous with the holidays in my mind. Originally from Linz, Austria, anything Austrian or German has an instant connection with Christmas to me. The original recipe is from King Arthur flour’s website. I made a few adjustments to the jam that makes all the difference. Hopefully this blog Continue reading