30 Tasty European Cookie Recipes to Try Out
When it comes to cookies, preferences vary, but this list of European cookies caters to so many tastes that it’s hard not to find a favorite. Soft, crunchy, fruity, flaky...
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Kourabiedes: Greek Almond & Butter Cookies
Kourabiedes are one of the most popular Greek cookies and they are unmissable from the Christmas table. They could be described as almond snowball cookies since they contain almond flakes,...
Pistachio Thumbprint Cookies with Jam
If you thought thumbprint cookies are delicious, try this recipe with pistachios! It’s simply to die for. This pistachio thumbprint cookies recipe was created by Greek celebrity Chef Giorgos Tsoulis....
Homemade Christmas Tree Cookies with Vanilla
If you’re looking for some gorgeous and tasty cookies that scream Christmas, look no further. These buttery Christmas tree cookies by Chef Giorgos Tsoulis are easy to make and are...
Melomakarona: Greek Christmas Honey Cookies
Melomakarona are delicious, traditional Greek cookies with a very long history: they hail from Byzantine times and were originally made for funeral wakes. Sometime during medieval times, they got dunked...
Coconut Cookies with Vanilla & Lime
Looking for a sweet and zesty treat to enjoy with your morning coffee? These cookies with coconut, vanilla, and lime zest are the perfect answer! The sweet crunch and vanilla...
Amaretto Chocolate Cake
From the category of super delicious, and aromatic chocolate cakes, I present to you this delicious amaretto chocolate (mousse) cake. Its name includes the ingredients that make it so special —...
Millionaire’s Shortbread (Caramel Shortbread)
Millionaire’s shortbread, also known as caramel shortbread or caramel slice, is a decadent and indulgent treat that combines layers of buttery shortbread, rich caramel, and a luscious chocolate topping. It...
White Chocolate Almond Cookies w/ Raspberry Powder
These white chocolate & almonds cookies with raspberry powder are a delightful treat that combines the nuttiness of almonds, the sweetness of white chocolate, and the tartness of raspberry powder....
Italian Easter Egg Cookie with Eggs
Cudduraci, also called colluraci, collure or cuddhure, are traditional Italian Easter cookies from Calabria, the famous Southern Italian region which occupies the southern tip of Italy. These cookies are also...
Mascarpone & Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
Cookies are an easy sweet treat to make, most of the time. I often resort to quick recipes with simple ingredients found at hand. But there are also delicate cookies,...
Horishky (Oreshki) – Walnut Shaped Cookies
Horishky in Ukraine or oreshki in Russia or Belarus – these are traditional cookies with a distinctive walnut shape. They are incredibly tasty and will steal everyone’s heart, even if...
Dulce de Leche Alfajor Recipe
Chef Stephen Clark runs the kitchen of San Telmo, one of Melbourne’s best Argentinean restaurants. Chef Stephen shares with Chef’s Pencil the recipe of a traditional South American cookie – alfajor...
Choux Au Craquelin
Choux au Craquelin is a classic French dessert made with choux pastry that is both crunchy on the outside and super creamy inside. This recipe has been provided by French Pastry Chef...
Dutch Christmas Cookies (Kerstkoekjes)
The days are colder, the presents are wrapped, and we are going to bake Christmas cookies!
Kerstkransjes (Dutch Christmas Wreath Cookie)
Literally “Christmas wreath”, kerstkransjes are a delicious and very sweet treat small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. The hole in the middle will fit a finger (or a...
Guirlache
Guirlache is one of the most typical nougats from some of the regions associated with the former Crown of Aragón. So, it is no surprise that it is a common...
Brazilian Brigadeiros
The brigadeiro is a very simple Brazilian bonbon, about the size of a golf ball. It is made from condensed milk, chocolate powder, and a fair amount of butter. It’s...
Spanish Marzipan Recipe
Marzipan is a traditional Christmas dessert whose main ingredients are almonds and sugar. It is a sweet treat made of almonds and sugar crushed with a mallet lightly toasted under the...
Sapin Sapin
This popular Filipino dessert is made of galapong (sticky rice dough) mixed with coconut milk and sugar which is then divided typically into 3 parts; purple yam and pureed corn are...
Dulcey Sable Sandwich (Caramel Sandwich Cookies)
Dulcey Sable Sandwich may look plain and simple but don’t underestimate how indulgent they are. The biscuit is buttery and crisp with that beautiful hashed pattern on either side. The...
Chocolate Chip Cookies by Jacques Torres
This recipe yields about a dozen and a half 5 inch cookies.
Mini Madeleines Recipe
Madeleines are a classic of French bakery and a popular dessert in France. These delicious buttery cookies are soft, tender, and airy on the inside, while the outside is slightly brown...
Brunzli – Swiss Chocolate Cookies
These chocolate cookies are great any time of the year, but during Christmas times they are a must with my family. Perfectly baked they are crisp and crunchy on the...
