Makes about 3 dozen cookies A popular treat in Australia and New Zealand, this is one hearty, chewy cookie. Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 3/4 cups rolled oats 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut Pinch salt 6 oz (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter 1 tablespoon honey […]
Black and White Cookies
Make about 2 dozen cookies Ingredients 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 1 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 3 eggs 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/4 cup sour cream 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Vanilla Glaze Ingredients 1 1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted 2 tablespoons […]
Chocolate Cappuccino Shortbread With Dark Chocolate Glaze
Makes 30 Cookies Ingredients 8 ounces unsalted butter, soft 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1 teaspoon espresso powder 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 3 tablespoons Dark Chocolate Glaze (recipe below) Directions Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13-inch […]
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Makes about 32 cookies
Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Makes 45 cookies Make these cookies super-size to take on picnics or serve at kids parties, or miniaturize them to include as part of a cookie plate to serve at a tea or reception. Ingredients 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 1/2 […]
Chocolate Mint Cookies
Makes about 3 dozen cookies
Chocolate Pecan Shortbread
Makes about 3 dozen cookies These cookies are best when they are nice and crisp, so don’t take them out of the oven too early.
Cinnamon Bun Cookies
Makes 4 dozen cookies Cookie Dough Ingredients 1/2 lb (2 sticks) unsalted butter 1/3 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 egg 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour Cinnamon Smear Ingredients 5 tablespoons plus 2 […]
Cinnamon Pecan Cookies
Makes approximately 3 dozen cookies Egg Wash
Coconut Macaroons
Makes about 32 macaroons
Common Baking Problems and What They Mean
Even the best-tested recipe can have flaws. After all, we don’t all like our cookies, cakes, or pies exactly the same. Someone’s perfect chocolate chip cookie might be too crisp for you, or too chewy for someone else. The beauty of at-home baking is that you are in charge of […]
Decorating Holiday Cookies
Decorating cookies is fun any time of the year, but ‘tis the season for extra special treats to share with your friends and family! Whether you bring them as a gift to your teachers or to grandma’s house, there are so many easy ways to dress up your favorite cookies […]