I had my doubts here…not that the combination of caramel and shortbread isn’t delicious, but frankly, caramel scares me.  I’ve washed far too many scortched pots as a cooking class assistant for it not to.  But, despite my trepidation,… Read the rest of this post

And my last installment!  It’s actually only 11 cookies, but frankly, I am cookied out.  So I thought I’d finish with something pretty, simple, and highly gift-able.

The peppermint crackles have crushed starlight mints in them, along with a… Read the rest of this post

Dried mustard in a cookie?  Really?

Yes, really.

These spicy, complex little cookies are nearly perfect – a lovely crumbly texture, balance of flavors, and not too sweet.  They could easily be dressed up with a coat of icing… Read the rest of this post

Though Linzer Tarts are a little heavy on the construction, they are infinitley worth it – particularly these, where the cookie dough is filled with ground hazelnuts and cinnamon, and then the cookies ooze with wonderful blackberry flavor.  I’ll… Read the rest of this post

Channeling the green box that the girl scouts love to tote, these little minty chocolaty cookies were a nice change.  Slice-and-bake instead of rolling out makes for slightly less even rounds, but the chocolate drizzle adds some elegance, and… Read the rest of this post

Ok, so I might have promised 12 days of cookies, but did I say they would be in a row????  Zing!

Life gets in the way of baking sometimes, but I’m still having fun with these, and now my… Read the rest of this post

It had to happen eventually – I missed a day.  I call excuse from the fact that I spent Sunday crossing three time zones and losing many hours in the process.  But I’m back, and at least today…there are… Read the rest of this post

These are…well….delightful.  Like the best thing a chocolate chip cookie should be.  I’m a big fan of the cranberries, if you haven’t noticed, and adding the macadamia nuts adds not only some nutty flavor but also a bit of… Read the rest of this post

For all that I love baking, I don’t have too much of a sweet tooth. I prefer subtle sweetness, and rich butteryness over a blast of sugar. And shortbread is at the top of my list of delights.

The… Read the rest of this post

These cookies looked so fancy and delicate, I just couldn’t resist.  It also helps that I’m a sucker for oranges and almonds – what could be better than the combination?

I cite one of my co-worker’s quotes here –… Read the rest of this post