Some things are timeless – Elvis Presley, the smell of dryer sheets, and traditional chocolate chip cookies. These are a few of the things that I’ll love forever, but there’s always room for change and improvement. I mean, there are actually some really great covers of Elvis tunes out there! But about those cookies… (more…)

The headline here might be a bit misleading. This blog post isn’t actually about a single cookie, but instead about a single cookie dough that is used to create favorite cookies in many countries. (more…)

This year, I decided to make cookies as an extra holiday “thank you” for friends, family, and co-workers. I wanted to make four or five different varieties, and choosing the right recipes was tough – I love too many cookies! I managed to narrow it down and spent the last couple of weekends baking my heart out. Here’s what I am giving from my kitchen this year:
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For years, I’ve made Kolacky cookies which are a family tradition from my Polish heritage. It couldn’t be a holiday without Kolacky! Well this year, I’m adding Linzer cookies, which are a European-inspired jam-filled cookie containing ground almonds in the dough. (more…)