What are the holidays without cookies, they’re great all year round but there’s something special about getting together with loved ones to bake a batch of an old family recipe or taking the time to make everyone’s favorite cookie just to put a smile on their face. I bake a lot of cookies not only…
Classic Gingerbread Cookies
There’s nothing I look forward to more than savoring a chewy gingerbread cookie during the holidays, perhaps a slice of Bolo Rei {the Portuguese version of fruit cake} loaded with crystalized fruits and nuts. But when it comes to the winter, the rich combination of warming spices and fresh ginger flavors of gingerbread cookies, make…
Double Cranberry Cookies
I was so thrilled to participate in the Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap once again, raising money for an amazing organization, Cookies for Kids’ Cancer. It is such a great experience being a part of this worldwide cookie swap meeting new bloggers and tasting some delicious cookies too. I love making cookies during the holidays, and…
Candied Walnut Cookies
Every so often, you make a new dessert or meal, and it instantly becomes a great big hit. Well, it’s no surprise that this modern classic cookie is now the most requested item for the holidays. I like to incorporate seasonal flavors into my desserts, like pumpkin and apple but in nontraditional ways. While experimenting…
