I somehow manage to incorporate peppermint into nearly every dessert I make during the holidays (evidenced
). The red and white colors are so festive and when paired with white chocolate, it's such an indulgent combination. Last night, after a particularly trying day, I needed my entire apartment to smell of various chocolates and
recipe did the trick.
Don't get me wrong - there's absolutely nothing wrong with a chocolate chip cookie or rustic tart, but when it comes to the holidays, I'm all about festive favorites. Real Simple's Chocolate-Peppermint Wafers combine the best of two worlds with a classic sugar cookie that's ...read more
As far as baked goods are concerned, it doesn't get much better than homemade chocolate chip cookies. At least that's what I thought until I made these. The cookie itself has a great, cake-like texture, but its rich, chocolately flavor is more reminiscent of a brownie. I used ...read more
I have an entire section dedicated to cookies I've baked for my blog, but I've never featured one of my absolute favorites: classic chocolate chip. For years I tried different recipes, hoping to find the ideal version - with a light crispness on the outside, a chewy middle, ...read more
The "Joy of Cooking" cookbook has been a staple in my parents' kitchen for as long as I can remember. It holds many of my favorite recipes, including one of the best oatmeal raisin chocolate chip cookies I've ever tasted (recipe here. Just substitute 1 cup of semi-sweet ...read more
