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From the Blog
French Macarons
French Macarons are the pinnacle of baking confectionery genius. Macarons take cookies to an unimaginable extreme of culinary perfection. Don’t confuse Macarons with the coconut cookies called “macaroons.” These almond flour cookies are made with a meringue base. When baked correctly, they have a light, crisp sugary coating surrounding a tender, chewy cookie interior.
7 Delicious Cookies & Bars for Santa
This carefully curated collection of our chef’s best home baker cookies is just what you and your little elves need when baking the goodies for Santa!
4 Delicious Homemade Holiday Cookie Mixes
This cookie mix recipe collection is just fantastic! There are four flavor variations here in one post. Homemade mixes are easy to make and you can control the ingredients. It’s a wonderful way to bake from scratch and still enjoy the convenience of a mix.
Cranberry-Orange Hazelnut Bread
The very embodiment of Holiday quick-bread can be found in this addictive loaf. The texture is light with a thin even crust, and an abundance of toasted nuts to mingle with the tart cranberries.
Gingerbread Cutout Cookie Formulation
Gingerbread cookies are perhaps the most requested and baked cookies of the Holiday Season. Here is a fantastic formula that will give you excellent shape and texture.
Gingerbread Pound Cake with Browned Butter Pecan Glaze
This recipe for gingerbread pound cake makes a rich, dense cake with a tender crumb. The sponge of the cake is a fine texture with a silky finish. It stays moist for several days and is heavy with spice and a hint of warm black pepper.
