I used my small cookie scoop to form the dough for these half-sized ginger cookies, before dropping the balls into a pan of sugar to coat. The result was my idea of perfect Molasses Crinkles: small, fragrant, spicy, a bit crispy on the outside while still soft on the inside. These spicy gems offer a little taste of Christmas in every delicious bite.
The Scent of Autumn Autumn is in the air and nothing responds to that fresh air under crystal skies like the smell of bacon frying in the kitchen. Come to think of it, frying bacon has seemed like a worthy response to change in many seasons of my life. Standing […]
A Forgotten Voice I have been a writer all my life. Even before I could actually form the letters myself I would tell stories to my Dad and ask him to write them down for me. They weren’t exactly literary treasures but, in those days, I never doubted the authenticity of my creative spirit. As […]
Buttery-brown-sugar sweetness is paired with the bold flavor of espresso in these pretty matchstick shaped cookies. Finished with chocolate and sprinkled with toasted nuts, Cappuccino Cookie Sticks are the perfect complement to a cup of coffee. They also make a striking impression featured on a seasonal cookie tray.
This week I am back to doing it old-school, so old-school that my recipe is adapted from The Art of Cookery, published in London in 1760. This recipe for Ginger-Bread Cakes or Cookies…
These easy treats are a great way to enjoy the sweet pleasure of Oreo cookies and the tangy deliciousness of cheesecake in one bite-sized truffle. Inside-Out Oreo Truffle Bites are simple to make and are as perfect for holiday gifting as they are for party-sized snacking.
This recipe offers a delightful way to use up leftover candy canes. Bright with seasonal flavor, Peppermint Meringue Cookies are a good choice when you want a bite of something festively sweet but not too heavy. As an added bonus these gems are not only light and fresh but they are also gluten free.
These really are some of the best cookies ever. I wouldn’t call them Christmas cookies. Like Chocolate Chip cookies, they aren’t all that pretty and adding extra steps or decorations does little to enhance their appeal. That’s not to say they can’t be adapted, adding nuts or a ½ teaspoon […]
Cookies don’t have to take lots of extra work to be special. These Scandinavian Almond Cookies, for example, are neatly trimmed and generously adorned with sliced almonds and a drizzle of frosting. All said, they are quite appealing and still relatively easy to prepare.
This golden Soft Peanut Brittle is studded with nuts and packed with peanut butter flavor. Based on the ingredients, I expected this candy to taste good. What surprised me was the texture. When your first bite buckles into buttery soft shards like the heart of a Butterfinger, you’ll be hooked.
The seeds from fall’s most iconic fruit, suspended in glistening amber tiles of carmelized sugar, captures the essence of autumn.
Lost and Found When I think of summer desserts one of the first recipes that comes to mind is for Sablé of Berries and Soft Cream, attributed to Jacques Pépin in an article I cut from a magazine many years ago. This recipe is simple and yet sublime. It is […]