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Chocolate Kourabiedes: Greek Chocolate Butter Cookies

Together with melomakarona, kourabiedes, also spelled kourambiedes, are the symbol of the Greek Christmas. They were considered the luxurious, upper-class Greek Christmas cookies as they require a lot of butter...

Giorgos Tsoulis

November 6, 2023

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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Melomakarona are delicious, traditional Greek cookies with a very long history: they hail from Byzantine times and were originally made for funeral wakes.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...

Giorgos Tsoulis

November 6, 2023

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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...

Razvan Stupar

November 1, 2023

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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...

Paula

May 10, 2023

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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....

Razvan Stupar

March 24, 2023

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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...

Chef's Pencil Staff

February 27, 2023

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Pâte à Choux (Choux Pastry) Recipe

Pate a choux is also called Choux paste or pastry or Chou dough and is a basic dough for many savory and sweet dishes. Pate a chou is the base...

Thomas Wenger

January 16, 2023

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Cinnamon Ginger & Caramel Cookies

When it comes to cookies, we don’t waste any time in our house – we just get down to business. We are big cookie lovers in our house, especially when...

Paula

December 8, 2022

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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,...

Paula

December 8, 2022

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Chocolate and Ginger Shortbread Cookies

Cookies are very popular during the winter holidays, both for grown-ups and little ones. The little ones are primarily attracted by the shapes and colors while grown-ups appreciate the variety...

Paula

October 14, 2022

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Apricot Jam Thumbprint Cookies

These apricot jam thumbprint cookies are among the simplest to make. Though simple, however, they are particularly delicate, soft, and delicious. The sweet-sour apricot jam completes this dessert, enhancing its...

Paula

October 14, 2022

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Jam Cookies with Meringue

A holiday table should not be without cookies, especially these jam cookies with meringue. A tender and aromatic cookie dough is complemented by a sweet and sour fruit jam. The...

Paula

October 11, 2022

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Apricot Crumble Cheesecake

Apricot crumble cheesecake is a highly flavored cheesecake with a delicious biscuit crust, creamy cheese, and apricot filling, topped with a crunchy layer of walnut crumble. It’s a great summer...

Paula

October 11, 2022

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Chocolate Strawberry Cookies

I love homemade cookies and we always have them in our house. Whether they’re chocolate chip cookies, orange butter, walnut cookies, or plain condensed milk cookies the kids simply love...

Paula

October 10, 2022

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Condensed Milk Cookies

These super yummy condensed milk cookies are so simple to make it would be a shame not to give it a try. The recipe is very simple: mix the ingredients,...

Paula

October 10, 2022

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Chocolate Cherry Cookies

Cookies are never missing from our home. Whether it’s chocolate chip cookies, meringue cookies, almond scones or more cookies, something is always baking. The reasons are many, of course. Everyone...

Paula

October 10, 2022

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Chocolate Swirl Cookies

I like homemade cookies. And it’s not only me – all the family enjoy making them and digging in. Together with a cup of coffee, milk, or yogurt, they are...

Paula

October 4, 2022

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Chocolate Chip Cookies with Candied Fruit

Chocolate cookies are super easy to make at home and homemade cookies always taste better than the store-bought stuff. They are a sweet treat that we are told are not...

Paula

October 4, 2022

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Meringue Cookies with Caramel

How about you treat yourself to something special for dessert one day? Perhaps with some homemade, soft meringues and caramel cookies – buttery crumbly cookies wrapped in sweet and crunchy...

Paula

October 4, 2022

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Coconut and Lemon Shortbread Cookies

I made these coconut and lemon shortbread cookies for my youngest boy. He’s a big fan of cookies and I often prepare a sweet surprise for him. They went down...

Paula

October 4, 2022

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Orange Butter Cookies

I love these orange-flavored butter cookies. They make a great treat for the holidays or anytime of the year. For me, oranges are a must in wintertime. They bring color...

Paula

October 3, 2022

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Walnut & Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

I made these walnut, chocolate, and raspberry sandwich cookies in response to a colleague’s challenge. She presented me with a large round cookie with chocolate and raspberry cream. She was...

Paula

September 30, 2022

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Walnut Crescent Cookies

These crescent cookies are super easy to make using few ingredients, but they’re also super tasty and soft. They’re a real treat for cookie lovers. The butter and walnuts give...

Paula

September 29, 2022

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Easy Linzer Cookies Recipe

Cookies are great any day, but they seem to have special charm on holidays. It’s a pleasure to make them and share them with loved ones, especially little ones who...

Paula

September 28, 2022

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