Chocolate and vanilla Checkerboard Cookies are not extremely difficult to make, but it does take several steps to create the pattern. These cookies are not only adorable, they’re buttery and delicious. There are relatively few ingredients in this dough. These checkerboard cookies are basically a type of shortbread cookie. We rely on good butter, sugar, …
Chocolate Macarons are delicate and delicious little bites of heaven. Use dark cocoa powder in the macaron shells then sandwich the cookies with Milk Chocolate Ganache to create layers of chocolatey goodness. Have you been afraid to make French macarons? You can do it! Follow my recipe exactly, read through the tips and look at …
Italian Rainbow Cookies are really more cake than cookie. Either way, they are as tasty as they are beautiful. They look impressive but are surprisingly easy to make. If you’re from New York or New Jersey (Jersey girl here), you probably remember seeing Rainbow Cookies sold by the pound in every Italian Bakery. But you …
Want to make perfect French Madeleines? This recipe has browned butter and a hint of fresh lemon zest. These little gems have an addictive flavor. In thinking about a post for Classic French Madeleines, I had to decide if I should start with that oft-referenced story by Proust, Remembrance of Things Past (aka In Search of Lost Time) . You …
These wonderfully Thick and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies are loaded with chocolate chips and chunky honey roasted peanuts. Grab a glass of cold milk and enjoy a hearty snack. Are you a cookie monster? Me too! Are you a peanut butter monster? (hand raised) Well, your gonna love this recipe. My starting point was the …
Blueberry Crumb Bars! Buttery cornmeal crust is layered with blueberry filling and topped with chunky brown sugar topping. This tasty treat can be made with fresh or frozen berries. I just love the combination of blueberries and corn. They’re both at their best at the height of the summer. So of course they go together. …
These Savory Shortbread Cookies are so pretty and so tasty. They have bold flavor thanks to walnuts, parmesan and fresh rosemary. These would be a great addition to your next charcuterie board. If you spend any time at all looking at social media, you probably know that Charcuterie boards are all the rage. I can …
100% Pistachio Macarons are made without almond flour for big pistachio flavor. Pistachio buttercream is the perfect filling for these special macarons. It’s true, French Macarons can be made without almonds. Ground pistachios make beautiful macarons. Just a dab of food coloring will make lovely green shells that advertise the special pistachio flavor. Scroll through …
Meyer Lemon Bars! Buttery shortbread is topped with zesty and floral Meyer lemon custard for a slight twist on the classic American treat. A good lemon bar is one of life’s little perfections; the buttery shortbread, the soft, tangy filling and that little sprinkle of sugary goodness on top. While you can’t improve on perfection, …
Lebkuchen are traditional German spice cookies made with hazelnuts, almonds, candied orange and lots of warm spice. The vanilla glaze adds a sweet finish. Have you heard of Lebkuchen before? No? Well, I’m very happy to introduce you to these delightful cookies. Lebkuchen are often likened to gingerbread cookies. But that’s not really accurate. Since …