Cherry Almond Biscotti (Crispy Holiday Recipe) If there is one cookie on my 2018 Cookie Map that doubles as breakfast, it’s this one. Sitting proudly at spot #10 is the Cherry Almond Biscotti. This recipe is actually adapted from a “Cake Boss” classic, but I’ve tweaked it over the years to get the texture just…
Jelly Stick Cookies (Bakery Style Almond Sandwich Recipe) If you have ever walked into an old-school Italian bakery and stared at the case of cookies by the pound, you know exactly what these are. They are tender, buttery, slightly crumbly, and packed with that distinct, luxurious almond flavor. On my 2018 Cookie Map, these held…
Fruit Ribbon Cookies (Easy Slice-and-Bake) If you have been following my Cookie Map journey, you know that every year starts with a plan. In 2018, the very first spot on my map—Cookie #1—went to these beautiful Fruit Ribbon Cookies. Some of you might know them as “Split Seconds” or simple Jelly Ribbons, but in my…
Pumpkin Pie Tassies (Mini Pies with Cream Cheese Crust) There is a moment every Thanksgiving when I look at the dessert table and think, “I want a slice of everything, but I physically cannot eat five slices of pie.” This is why I am completely obsessed with “Tassies.” These bite-sized, two-bite wonders allow you to…
Christmas Pinwheel Sugar Cookies (Festive Red & Green Swirls) There is something hypnotic about a tray of perfectly swirled pinwheel cookies. They look so impressive, almost like something you’d buy at a fancy bakery, but they are actually just a clever twist on a classic slice-and-bake. For my annual friend Christmas party this year, I…
Samoa Sugar Cookies (Soft Base + Chewy Caramel Topping) There is a specific time of year that everyone looks forward to. You know the one—when the card tables appear outside grocery stores and the colorful boxes of Girl Scout cookies start circulating offices and schools. While I have a soft spot for Thin Mints, my…
Boston Cream Pie Cookie Cups (Mini & Elegant Recipe) There are few desserts as classic as a Boston Cream Pie. The combination of tender yellow cake, rich vanilla custard, and glossy chocolate glaze is iconic for a reason. But let’s be honest—it isn’t exactly the easiest dessert to serve at a party. Slicing a custard-filled…
Secret Ingredient Chocolate Chip Cookies (Better Than Bakery!) Happy National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day! If there is one food holiday I can get behind with my whole heart, it is this one. Let’s be honest, the chocolate chip cookie is the undisputed king of the cookie jar. We all have our “go-to” recipe—maybe it’s the…
Amish Apple Dumplings Recipe (Flaky Crust & Caramel Sauce) It is officially apple season! There is something undeniable about the crisp air that makes me want to turn on the oven and bake something warm, sticky, and comforting. I couldn’t resist grabbing a bag of crisp apples and making a batch of these traditional Amish…
Cranberry Cream Cheese Bread (Moist & Festive Holiday Loaf) When the holiday season rolls around, my kitchen turns into a bakery. There are cookies on the cooling racks, candy in the freezer, and the oven is constantly working overtime. But if there is one recipe that truly signals “Christmas is here,” it is this Cranberry…
