Cookies and Biscotti

Peanut Butter Cream Rugentaschen

2026-02-27T04:22:04-05:00February 27th, 2026|Categories: Cookies and Biscotti, Desserts, Purim|Tags: , |

One of my all time favorite cookies is rugelach—a scrumptious crescent shaped cookie made from a cream cheese dough.  I decided to use my rugelach dough to make hamantaschen and eureka!  This recipe for hamantaschen made with a rugelach dough, may be one of my favorite hamantaschen yet.  I call my hamantaschen made with cream [...]

Hamantaschen Hugs

2026-02-27T06:07:50-05:00February 27th, 2026|Categories: Cookies and Biscotti, Desserts, Purim|Tags: , |

Since I can’t seem to get enough of these rugentaschen—here’s another fun recipe that uses Hershey’s Hugs. Dough 8 ounces or two sticks of butter 8 ounces of cream cheese 6 tablespoons sugar 2 cups flour ½ teaspoon salt Filling Mini chocolate chips Topping Hershey’s hugs or kisses Dough: In the bowl of [...]

Non-pareil Hamantaschen

2026-02-26T12:29:18-05:00February 26th, 2026|Categories: Cookies and Biscotti, Desserts, Purim|Tags: |

The Jewish holiday of Purim is just around the corner.  Beginning at sundown on Monday, March 2nd and ending on Tuesday, March 3rd at sundown, Purim is a fun and festive holiday observed with much revelry and celebration.  Dating back to the Persian Empire of the 4th century b.c.e., Purim commemorates the deliverance of the Jews [...]

Black and White Heart Cookies Valentine’s Day

2026-02-11T07:22:30-05:00February 11th, 2026|Categories: Cookies and Biscotti, Desserts, Valentine's Day|

Looking for something special to make for your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day?  Since cookies are a surefire way to just about anyone’s heart, why not show your love with some sugar cookies? While sugar cookies have a long and distinguished history dating back to 7th century Persia, it was the Protestant settlers in the colony [...]

Pizzelle Linzer Hearts

2026-02-11T15:14:20-05:00February 11th, 2026|Categories: Cookies and Biscotti, Desserts, Valentine's Day|Tags: |

No time to bake cookies for your sweetheart?  No problem! With a package of Reko Pizzelle on hand, you’ll be able to whip up these gorgeous and tasty treats in no time. Wishing all a Happy and Healthy Valentine’s Day! 7- ounce package Reko Pizzelle 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate ½ stick butter or margarine [...]

Turkey Sugar Cookies

2025-11-27T02:17:02-05:00November 27th, 2025|Categories: Cookies and Biscotti, Desserts, Rosh Hashanah, Thanksgiving|Tags: , , , |

If you're an avid cookie baker, you will want to make these turkey sugar cookies for Thanksgiving.  Wishing all a Happy Thanksgiving surrounded by your loved ones.  Am Yisrael Chai and G-d Bless America! I’ve developed this easy recipe with great flavor and texture, that is sure to get an enthusiastic two thumbs up from [...]

Honey Cookies

2025-09-17T04:14:55-04:00September 17th, 2025|Categories: Cookies and Biscotti, Desserts, Rosh Hashanah|Tags: |

As always, I baked up a storm for the holidays—lots of round challahs; 3 cakes—Honey, Marble and Apple; two types of brownies—Honey and Dark Cocoa; two types of cookies—sugar and honey; 2 quick breads—banana and applesauce.  I can go on and on—but you get the drift—I like to bake—I probably bake too much—but, it’s a [...]

Rosh Hashanah Sugar Cookies

2025-09-15T08:39:45-04:00September 15th, 2025|Categories: Cookies and Biscotti, Desserts, Rosh Hashanah|Tags: , , , |

If you're an avid cookie baker, you will want to make these sugar cookies for Rosh Hashanah.  Wishing all a Shana Tova surrounded by your loved ones.  Praying for Israel--the safe return of the hostages, the safety and protection of our IDF heroes and all of our Israeli brothers and sisters. Praying for a speedy [...]

Red, White and Blue Dipped Oreos

2025-07-03T18:10:38-04:00July 3rd, 2025|Categories: Cookies and Biscotti, Desserts, Food Columns, Fourth of July|

Need some patriotic food inspiration?  How about making these red, white, and blue dipped Oreos?  They are a great make-ahead treat and a fun addition to your Fourth of July dessert spread.  12-ounce package red candy melts 12-ounce package white candy melts 12-ounce package blue candy melts 3-ounce bag of Oreo minis* Red, white, [...]