Cookies
Holiday food traditions have a way of wrapping us in warmth and joy. And the memories these Harvest Ginger Cookies evoke are just as comforting and delightful as the cookies themselves. Soft and pillowy, these cake-like ginger cookies are infused with warm holiday spices and two harvest-inspired flavors-an orange cream cheese frosting and a vibrant,…
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Unlike me, my grandmother Josephine never really had a sweet tooth, so making dessert was a rare, special treat. But during the holidays or when guests came over, she’d always whip up a batch of Italian Wedding Cookies. These little bites of heaven were soft, crumbly, and topped with a delicate ballet slipper-pink anise glaze.…
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These dreamy Brown Butter Irish Lace Cookies are crispy, delicate, and light as air! With a rich, buttery toffee flavor, they’re simple enough to enjoy with a cup of tea, yet special enough for holidays or guests. Their unique texture and preparation cause them to spread thin during baking, becoming so transparent that you can…
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The recipes of our childhood are always the most delicious, especially when they’re wrapped in memories of loved ones. This vintage recipe for chocolate chip biscuits creates perfectly toasted, crunchy, biscotti cookies that are bursting with rich chocolate chips. They have a delicate, refreshing hint of citrus that beautifully complements the chocolate flavor. They are…
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A photo of one of my mom’s holiday cookie platters, featuring some of her favorites! Kicking Off the Cookie Season As long as I can remember, my mother, Santina baked her way through the holidays. She would play and sing Christmas music in her warm, bright little kitchen and make over a dozen varieties of…
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Pistachio Cherry Charmers are a delicious cookie that takes its inspiration from a vintage family recipe that belonged to my Great Aunt Liz. They are tender, not too sweet and have caramel, nutty notes that are complemented by a sour cherry jam. And their green and red color combo make them a festive addition to…
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Go to School Cookies might just be the yummiest cookie I have ever tasted! They pack an explosion of deep chocolate flavor, are chewy on the interior with crunchy edges, and are finished with a blanket of creamy almond-vanilla frosting. They are the quintessential after school treat with a glass of milk and are a…
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When you live in Maine but weren’t born here, you are endearingly but forever considered by the locals to be “from away.” Yet after living here for nearly two decades, my husband and I have most definitely made Maine our heart home. From the rocky coastline to the beautiful hiking trails and mountains – we…
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