These cinnamon shortbread hearts are made with the classic 3:2:1 ratio of flour, butter and sugar. Egg yolks give them a lovely delicate, crumbly texture, while a coating of cinnamon sugar adds a delicious crunch and a wonderful aroma. They’re simple to
Sicilian sesame biscuits, known as reginelle or biscotti regina, are a traditional Sicilian speciality, particularly popular in and around Palermo. They’re made with a simple dough of flour, sugar, eggs and fat, often a combination of butter and lard. The biscuits are mildly sweet
If you can’t resist chocolate Easter eggs, this recipe is for you :). At this time of year, the shops are full of chocolate treats that are perfect for both Easter baking and decorating. These Easter cookies topped with chocolate eggs look absolutely adorable.
Delicious, simple cookies with an intense peanut butter flavour, rolled oats and plenty of chocolate. They’re lightly crisp on the outside, with a soft, slightly chewy centre thanks to the oats. They’re incredibly easy to make and taste best while still slightly warm,
If you love classic chocolate chip cookies, you really must try this tahini version. These cookies have lightly crisp edges, a soft and wonderfully chewy centre, and a delicate sesame flavour. The tahini isn’t overpowering, but it gives the cookies a deeper, slightly nutty,
Honestly, I don’t think you could come up with a simpler cookie recipe :). These simple butter cookies are wonderfully crisp, delicate and… incredibly buttery. Perfect with a cup of tea. There’s such a cliché that cookies “melt in your mouth” – but in this case, it really is true…
Flo Braker – remember that name. I’ll be coming back to her recipes often on the blog because they’re brilliant and simple, which is exactly how I like them. This is one of them – delicate, buttery spritz cookies. Here’s your chance to turn the kitchen into a little
Christmas ginger cookies are perfect for winter, when you’re craving something warm and comforting… Crisp on the outside and slightly chewy in the centre, they crack as they bake, giving them a lovely rustic character. They fill the kitchen with the wonderful
Biscotti are traditional Italian biscuits that are baked twice. Dry, though less so than Polish rusks, and sweet, they can be wonderfully varied in flavour. They’re perfect with coffee or a glass of wine, and their ability to keep for a long time is, apart from their delicious taste, one
Flourless peanut butter cookies with no flour or flour substitutes – just peanut butter (you can use homemade peanut butter), an egg and chocolate chips :). The cookies are crisp on the outside, with an intense peanut butter aroma and flavour, and they’re quick and easy
Oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are simple, buttery biscuits with lightly crisp edges and a soft, chewy centre. The rolled oats give them a distinctive, slightly rustic texture. Packed with dark chocolate chips, they are wonderfully aromatic and pleasantly moist.
Lemon meringues are classic white meringues sandwiched together with a delicious lemon cream. They are definitely my favourite meringues from now on :). They are less sweet and more refreshing than traditional meringues, thanks to the addition of lemon juice and the
Vaniljhjärtan literally means “vanilla hearts”. These very popular Swedish pastries are delicious vanilla custard encased in delicate shortcrust pastry shaped like hearts. You will need heart-shaped moulds to make them; I have to admit that I have a bit of a habit of buying
Matcha latte cookies are a real treat for matcha lovers, although they may also pleasantly surprise those who aren’t particularly fond of its flavour. They are based on my recipe for tiramisu cookies. These delicate green, soft cookies have a distinct yet pleasantly
American sandwich cookies filled with peanut butter cream. Intensely chocolatey and wonderfully nutty! Chocolate whoopie pies have a texture similar to a sponge or butter cake (and are made in much the same way), staying soft and fluffy. They’re an American
Sweet to look at and delicately tart, these daisy-shaped shortcrust tartlets are filled with the best lemon curd, topped with fresh seasonal fruit and dusted with icing sugar. These little beauties are wonderfully dainty – for some, they might even be the perfect one-bite treat.
Inside out chocolate chip cookies, or chocolate cookies with chocolate chips. Just as delicious as the original version, although my children thought they were even better ;). In this reversed version, the cookies are deeply chocolatey with the addition of white chocolate chips.
Reese’s macarons are utterly indulgent chocolate almond cookies filled with a creamy peanut butter filling. Decorated with chocolate and sprinkled with peanuts for extra crunch – a perfect combination! These macarons are made using Italian meringue, giving them a crisp