Cranberry Orange & Coconut Cookies

Super Soft Cranberry Orange & Coconut Cookies Last weekend, I saw some tangerines that were lying on my kitchen counter waiting to be eaten, but my daughter seemed to have had her share of oranges for a while, and I was in a mood to bake something that's quick and delectable, so I settled on baking some Cranberry Orange cookies. I like my cookies to be soft and chewy, so they melt in your … [Read more...]

Sugar-Free Pumpkin Cookies

Pumpkin CookiesThe Holiday season is almost upon us, and I am sure some of you have started looking for Fall recipes to bake, just like me. But if you bake as often as me, then I think you would be trying to make them healthier too, if possible. After all, you don't want to stuff yourself and your family with a sugar overdose and then pay the bills for frequent dentist visits, right! That's why I … [Read more...]

Shortbread Recipe With Sage & Apricot Jam

Shortbread Cookies with SageWhen I baked my first batch ever of Shortbread Cookies, I did not find myself looking out for new shortbread recipes, until I saw these Sage Shortbread cookies at BHG. [photo above courtesy of joyosity]. To imagine the apricot jam layered between 2 short-breads mildly flavored with sage, was a warm and inviting feeling, and I bet this would work with any of your … [Read more...]

Peanut Butter Cookies (Gluten-Free)

Peanut Butter Cookies with Ganache IcingPeanut Butter Cookies are always a favorite with kids as well as parents. A nice way to get some protein into your body, as long as you watch the sugar content, these are one of the preferred treats to full-blown desserts. The recipe that is described below is a gluten-free version, so it uses real peanut butter instead of the flour, and we add an extra egg … [Read more...]

Pistachio Shortbread Cookies

Pistachio Shortbread CookiesWhenever I see a box of Sandies Butter Pecan cookies in a grocery aisle, my heart melts and I am tempted to pick up a box or two. I literally relied on these as a pick-me-up during grueling grad school days. Shortbreads are one of my favorites, because I love their soft cake-like texture, yet they have a crunch to every bite. So when I came across these beautiful … [Read more...]

No-Bake & Healthy Thumbprint Cookies

No Bake Healthy Thumbprint CookiesWhen it comes to eating healthy, we often confuse calories with unhealthy food. Yes, you should definitely limit your calorie intake if you are on a diet. However, it is equally important to see that whatever calories you consume, are full of good carbs, good fat, protein and fiber - eating 300 calories of pure fat is way more unhealthy than eating 400 calories … [Read more...]

Linzer Cookies with Strawberry Filling

Linzer Cookies with Strawberry FillingFor those who are unaware of the history behind Linzer Cookies, let me tell you that they use the same ingredients as the Linzertorte, which is a famous Austrian dessert, with a little variation - two cookies are sandwiched together with a layer of preserves or jam between them. The top cookie, dusted with confectioners (powdered or icing) sugar, has a cutout … [Read more...]

Shortbread Cookies – Perfect for Christmas

  Traditional Shortbread Cookies There is something magical about plain old-fashioned Shortbread cookies which makes them alluring and irresistible, even without all the bells and whistles! The delicate texture, the melt-in-your-mouth feeling, and the hint of buttery goodness in every bite makes them a favorite holiday cookie recipe. So if want to bake some lovely Christmas cookies this … [Read more...]

Almond Joy Inspired Biscotti Recipe

Chocolate Coconut & Almond Flavored Holiday BiscottiAs the days start cooling down and Winter seems to mark its approach, the heart craves for something hot and comforting more often than before. Obviously, tea or coffee becomes part of the mini-breaks that you take to warm yourself against the chill. But if you also get to feast on a slice or two of deliciously crisp Chocolate Biscotti, along … [Read more...]

Healthy Buckwheat Cookies

Deliciously Healthy Buckwheat CookiesI had no idea how Buckwheat tasted until I tried the delicious Buckwheat Pancakes served at IHOP. I used to think it would be tasteless and gritty, just like most of the other gluten-free grain options. But I was pleasantly surprised to find that I actually enjoyed those pancakes, especially the texture, and the fact that even one pancake can fill you up in no … [Read more...]