Cookies and Biscotti

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, [...]

Pizzelle Cannoli

2025-06-01T13:28:01-04:00June 1st, 2025|Categories: Cookies and Biscotti, Dairy, Desserts, Shavuot|

Here’s another great dairy dessert option. There is no cooking or baking necessary for this simplified and enlightened version of the traditional cannoli recipe.  You can make the pizzelle cannoli shells days ahead of time. Since the filling takes just minutes to whip together, make sure to fill the pizzelle cannoli right before serving so [...]

Chocolate Covered Granola Crunchies

2025-04-16T09:04:51-04:00April 16th, 2025|Categories: Cookies and Biscotti, Desserts, Desserts, Holidays, Passover, Passover Desserts|Tags: |

I use matzo farfel to make Passover granola, which is covered with melted chocolate and then formed into bite-sized pieces.  These are addictively delicious! 3 cups granola* (recipe follows) 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted ¼ cup grated coconut Place 3 cups granola in large mixing bowl.  Pour in melted chocolate and mix until granola is [...]