Candy Cane Cookies!

First published in a 1950s Good Housekeeping Magazine, these candy cane cookies are tender and have a surprisingly complex and subtle flavor. I've made a small change with the fat, but otherwise these cookies are ...

A Haunting Cookie

A couple of weeks ago a smallish, square shortbread cookie appeared in my hands. It was gorgeous - perfectly browned on the crisp edges, all creamy, buttery goodness towards the center. The crumb was just ...

“Nillas” for Big Kids

I grew up eating Nabisco's Nilla Wafers. They were a snack cupboard staple and I loved them. I loved them fresh and crisp, all rich butter-snap and artificial vanilla flavor. Sometimes, I ...