Category Archives: Cookies & Bars

Brown Butter Hamantaschen

Posted on March 17, 2020 by

I’ve always loved hamantaschen, the triangular cookies named after the villain of the Purim story (more about that here). But the traditional white dough can taste plain and almost pasty, even if it surrounds a pocket of sweet filling in … Continue reading →

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Honey Apricot Cookies

Posted on August 9, 2019 by

I recently found a very special jar of honey on my front porch. Across the metallic lid was the address label of a cherished neighbor who had recently passed away. An attached scroll of paper was filled with her husband’s … Continue reading →

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Toasted Hazelnut Brown Sugar Cookies

Posted on December 29, 2018 by

I love hazelnuts — especially when they’re roasted, and especially when they’re not drenched in overpowering chocolate (sorry, Nutella). I created my hazelnut brown sugar cookie dough as a nod to my favorite nut, and I’ve been sharing them annually … Continue reading →

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Herbes de Provence Shortbread with Lemon Curd Filling

Posted on October 30, 2018 by

The common Herbes de Provence spice blend caught my eye when I realized I’d made sweet treats with many of its ingredients: lavender, basil, rosemary, fennel. As a plus, its thyme, oregano, and marjoram were baking additions I’d dreamed of … Continue reading →

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Sweet Almond Cherry Bars

Posted on June 26, 2018 by

It’s funny how a recipe can evolve, branch off, and even come full circle. A couple of years ago, I was determined to make a new blondie-like bar cookie with cherries in it. I played around and came up with … Continue reading →

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Rhubarb Rye Shortbread

Posted on May 8, 2018 by

I admit it: I jump on the rhubarb bandwagon every spring. Once they catch my eye, the pink stalks distract and excite me, luring me in with their short season and tart, fruity flavor. This year, I’d gone to the … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Caper Cookies

Posted on March 11, 2018 by

Growing up, my dad added capers (and anchovies) as a salty element to many of the delicious things he cooked: pizza, scrambled eggs, spaghetti sauce. While I’d never reach for anchovies in a sweet context, I found myself daydreaming of … Continue reading →

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