Here’s the story: 1. Went to a Baptism…party followed at the house. 2. After a delicious dinner…dessert time…HUGE tray of Italian cookies baked by “Grandma”. 3. Ate a half-dozen of these gems…TOTALLY needed the recipe. 4. Stalked “Grandma”. Got her alone (very important), complimented her gorgeous cookies, took a deep breath and asked for the recipe. […]
Posts Tagged: almond paste
08
Dec
Dec
It is holiday cookie time, for sure, and these spritz-like cookies are a delicious addition to my cookie tray this year. They have a tender crumb and deep almond flavor, and they are piped rather than pressed. Here’s the recipe: Print Buttery Bakery Spritz Ingredients 1 lb . butter (4 sticks) 3/4 cup almond paste […]
06
Oct
Oct
No doubt about it. Of all the treats I love to bake, cookies are my #1 favorite! So, when I volunteer to bring along a tray of cookies, I think about whether I’ll bake the tried-and-true standards (chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, giant ginger cookies, white chip macadamia, etc.), or the pretty little butter cookies that […]
You may now call me “little auntie a”. I am so thrilled — my best friend Khalil and his husband Scott have adopted a little baby girl! This weekend, we had a Baby Naming ceremony for her (they wrapped her up in the chuppah I made for their wedding!), and, because it’s the best way […]