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YIELD: 18 BISCOTTI Chocolate and vanilla mingle in this delightful-looking cookie. Dip into piping hot coffee or hot chocolate for the ultimate biscotti experience. If you’re sharing, these make great gifts once you wrap them up in shiny plastic wrap and adorn them with a bow, especially when paired with your favorite blend of coffee. …
YIELD: 20 BISCOTTI This tart and slightly sweet cookie complements tea or coffee beautifully with its fruity notes. Not only is it pleasing to the taste buds, your eyes are in for a treat with deep red cherries studded throughout. Directions Preheat oven to 325°F. Combine the flaxseed meal and water into a bowl and …
YIELD: 48 COOKIES These small, classic holiday cookies can be easy to make, but a little finesse is always appreciated. I recommend a metal cookie press over any others as the dough tends to stick less to them. Also, make sure the dough is chilled before piping for perfect results. Directions In a small bowl, …
YIELD: 24 COOKIES These light and crisp cookies are perfect any time you want a treat but want to avoid anything that’s overly heavy or dense. You’ll want to pick up a madeleine pan or two to make these, but these can easily be sourced for under $10 at most kitchen supply stores or online. …
YIELD: ABOUT 36 LADYFINGERS Use these as the base for Tiramisu or eat alone. When mixing, be sure to measure exactly as even a little too much liquid can cause these cookies, which are chickpea-based, to spread and become flatter than desired. A nonstick, lightly greased ladyfinger pan comes in handy for baking perfect ladyfingers …
YIELD: 24 COOKIES Matcha is the powder of finely milled green tea leaves, most often used as a ceremonial tea. Seek out the highest-quality matcha you can for the best flavor. Matcha can be sourced from tea shops, online, and in many grocery chains that offer specialty items, such as Whole Foods. Directions In a …
YIELD: 36 COOKIES Espresso and chocolate meet for a dark and delightful cookie that is easy to roll out and even easier to indulge in! These cookies freeze well both as a dough or prebaked. Simply thaw at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking or enjoying. Directions Preheat oven to 375 °F. In a small …
YIELD: ABOUT 30 COOKIES Fresh lavender buds are best for these, but, if you don’t have fresh, dried will certainly do. You can source dried lavender either online or in specialty herb stores; look for buds that have a nice deep lavender color on the tips. I like to place dried buds in an airtight …
YIELD: 18 COOKIES These prim and proper cookies are sure to impress at your next gathering with friends. They are so elegant and gorgeous, you won’t believe how easy they are if you already have puff pastry on hand. Directions Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Divide the puff …
YIELD: ABOUT 12 COOKIES These zingy cookies are delicious on their own and make an exceptional treat served with a scoop of Strawberry Ice Cream. Or, cut them slightly larger, then stuff with your favorite ice cream and freeze for an irresistibly sweet and tangy treat. Directions Cream together the shortening, sugars, lime zest, and …