Walnuts are such an underrated nut, so often overlooked in favor of the pecan in the baking world. They’re written off as a boring, outdated addition, and it’s really unfair. They’ve got a distinct, almost earthy flavor, present enough to make itself known but humble enough to allow other flavors Read more
Chocolate chip cookies are a staple in American households, and for good reason. They’re sweet, chewy, gooey, and dripping with nostalgia. We all have memories of baking them with a parent, grandparent, aunt or uncle, sibling, neighbor, or friend. It may not have been from scratch at that point, but Read more
Sometimes, you just need to go back to the basics. You’re in the mood for something sweet, but you can’t be fussed over something that, while delicious, also takes what feels like an eternity to finish. You’re tired, you’re stressed out, and you just need to do something for you Read more
Hear me out: cheesecake and cookies. Specifically, the most whimsical of all foundational American cookies, M&M cookies. Does it sound a little strange? Yes, they’re not two desserts you typically associate with one another. Do they weirdly work really well together? Also, yes. These bars are creamy, tangy, a little Read more
I have been a life-long peanut butter girl. Anytime peanut butter is an option, I’m there. Ice cream, mousse, candy, cheesecake, it’s always my first pick. The one exception to that rule has always been peanut butter cookies. It’s the texture, and occasionally the (lack of) flavor. Peanut butter cookies Read more