Cherry Pistachio Biscotti
Biscotti are a wonderful treat any time of year, but especially at holiday time. Perfect for dipping in hot cocoa (vegan, of course!) or tea and delightful for giving because they are dry, crunchy and can stay for a long period of time. No need to feel pressured into eating them all in one night!
Jam Thumbprints
Jam Thumbprints are a simple, classic cookie, perfect for holiday-time or anytime. My first batch of these cookies, right out of the gate in culinary school, was vegan.
Italian Anise Cookies
My family isn’t Italian, so when I had my first Italian Anise Cookie, I was in my 20’s. Christmas hasn’t been the same ever since.
Rugelach
While Rugelach is a classic Jewish cookie and often eaten at Hannukah, that doesn’t mean you can’t make it all year round.
Snowballs (Russian Tea Cakes)
For me, Snowballs (Russian Tea Cakes) are the essence of what holiday baking is about; sweet, simple and sparkly. With only a few ingredients, you can whip these up quickly when the cookie jar is getting empty. Depending on your preference, you can omit the double sugar-rolling process and just sift the powdered sugar on top to reduce the sweetness, they are really just as good. The cookie is tender, crumbly and melts in your mouth.
Gingerbread People
Gingerbread cookies are really a personal thing. Some like theirs hard and crunchy, others like them soft and chewy. I thought it was hard to please everyone until I made this recipe and realized,
Pecan Gingersnap Truffles
Looking for something decadent and delicious but simple to make? You found it! A food processor, a few ingredients and you’ve got a perfect treat for eating or giving away.
Chocolate Crackle Cookies
If you love chocolate, then these Chocolate Crackle Cookies are for you. Deep, dark chocolatey taste with powdered sugar-sweetness.
Tucker’s Toll House Cookies
Tucker is a steer who was purchased at birth from a petting zoo and given to CAS by a mother and daughter who became attached to him during their visit.
Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons
These literally disappear before the chocolate has set. The taste, the texture, the winning combination of chocolate and coconut, it’s like heaven on earth, I tell you.
