Cookies

Literally translated lebkuchen means “lively cake.” The many spices give this traditional German Christmas cookie its lively flavor; the honey gives it the characteristic texture and keeping qualities. Since…

Christmas baking is a part of the holiday tradition in many countries. Cakes, muffins, rolls, cookies, marzipan and chocolate figurines appear in large numbers on bakery store shelves and…

Squares, stars, circles, hearts, and diamonds, whatever the shape, these rich almond, crumbly cookies are a treat with coffee, tea or hot cocoa. My children love to help by…

Amaranth Cookies with Pumpkin Jam are a nice change for the cookie jar. These spicy autumn amber beads are decorated with pumpkin jam that is delicious! Inspired by TahiniToo…

I don’t recall when we had such a beautiful August. Nice weather, zero humidity, it feels like September is touching us already, but it’s only beginning of the last…

The first bright red strawberries that appear in your garden signal the onset of summer and the opening of berry season. They are the first act, followed by raspberries,…

Tender, melt-in-your-mouth cookies that call out for a hot cup of tea.…

It’s rainy today, the sky is cloudy and miserable, no sign of the sun. I thought photography is of no use today, but then decided to experiment. As usual…

A biscotto, a hard Italian biscuit, ideally served at the end of a meal to deep into sweet wine, is actually one of the few biscuits that does what…

Bûche de Noël is a classic French Christmas cake whose name translates as “yule log.” These bûchettes, meaning “little logs,” are intended to be mini-versions of this classic made…

Vanilla Button Cookies Rose Water Meringue Kisses with Chocolate Vanilla Almond Half-Moons or Vanillekipferl, Austrian Cookies Lemon Ricotta Cookies with Lemon and Cranberry Glaze…

“History does not tell us when, where, or by whom the first cooky was made. However, we credit the Dutch – famous for their honey and nut cookies –…

Nothing can compare with a homemade cookie for bringing a touch of pleasure to a coffee break or tea-time. These tempting cookies are quick, easy, and satisfying to make.…

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Nothing can compare with a homemade Vanilla Chocolate Chips Bars for bringing a touch of pleasure to a coffee break or tea-time.…

BLUE-BELLS IN THE SHADE by Eliza Cook  “The choicest buds in Flora’s train, let other fingers twine ;  Let others snatch the damask rose, or wreath the eglantine.  I’d…

Filled with chocolate chips, apricots, and toasted pistachios, these cookies are just right with a glass of cold milk. I have another version of Chocolate chip cookies, also very…