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After trying a recipe for gluten free coconut flour cookies, I decided to revisit another cookie I’ve been making on and off for the past 7 years – a very fudgy, easy, (and pretty) little chocolate cookie covered with sparkling sugar. Based on an a famous recipe from Vancouver’s Thomas Haas Chocolates, I’ve made changes [...]
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Traditionally, these cookies are for Christmas, but don’t worry. I’m not making them that far ahead of time. This batch is for graduation festivities, particularly, our Teacher Appreciation fiesta. I signed up to make “Mexican Cookies” (because brownies were taken) and decided to go with these. The original recipe is based on one from the [...]
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If you like the idea of rainbow cookies but aren’t a fan of almond flavor, here’s a version from Taste of Home which uses ground macadamia nuts in place of the almond paste and rum extract for almond. I tried the recipe today and found it a little easier than the others. The batter was [...]
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Italian Wedding Cookies, Rainbow Cookies, Tri-Color Cookies – pick the name you like, these little cakes of pink, yellow and green are less complicated than you think, but it’s helpful to know a few things before making them. When I made my first batch I wasn’t sure what type of almond paste to use, which recipe [...]
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Good Morning! Yesterday was busy and I didn’t get around to posting a cookie, so for now I want to share some thoughts on gifts. My husband thinks I’m difficult to buy for and that all I want is wine and cookbooks (which is true), but there are other things I’d be really happy to [...]
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As of today I’m on the search for the best tri-color aka “rainbow” cookies. If you live in the northeast or in a community with Italian bakeries, you’ve probably seen these pink, yellow and green little cakes. I discovered them in my late teens while staying with my grandma in New York. Italian bakeries sold [...]
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Fuzz started a new school this year and so far I haven’t baked anything for the teachers. Last week the school put out a call for homemade cookies, so I guess it’s time. You’d think choosing a cookie would be easy since I bake every day, but it seems having too many recipes makes it [...]
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