Cookies and Biscotti

Rosh Hashanah Sugar Cookies

2026-09-03T08:55:34-04:00September 3rd, 2026|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.  I’ve developed this easy recipe with great flavor and texture, that is sure to get an enthusiastic two thumbs up from all your cookie fans.  The dough is [...]

Pizzelle Cannoli

2026-05-21T01:43:04-04:00May 21st, 2026|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-Dipped Almond Horseshoe Cookies

2026-03-25T00:07:58-04:00March 24th, 2026|Categories: Cookies and Biscotti, Desserts, Passover, Passover Desserts|

I first made these in 2016 when Kosher for Passover almond and praline paste were available.  If they are not available this Passover you may want to make your own almond paste--you can find a simple recipe online with only 4 ingredients--all kosher for Passover.  Or, you can check with your kosher for Passover bakery--they [...]

Oreovers

2026-03-25T00:03:55-04:00March 24th, 2026|Categories: Cookies and Biscotti, Desserts, Desserts, Passover, Passover Desserts|

I developed these Passover Oreos—aka oreovers—over 20 years ago when my beautiful daughter, Sally, asked if I could make a kosher for Passover version of Oreos. They were a huge hit, and I’ve been making them ever since. Enjoy and Chag Sameach. Cookies 8 ounces margarine (2 sticks) 1/2 cup sugar 1cup minus 1 tablespoon [...]

Chocolate Filled Macadamia Crisps

2026-03-25T00:03:30-04:00March 24th, 2026|Categories: Cookies and Biscotti, Desserts, Desserts, Passover, Passover Desserts|

Here’s another perennial Passover cookie family favorite—chocolate filled macadamia crisps. If I could only have one cookie for Passover, this would be the one. Wishing all a Happy and Sweet Passover. Macadamia Crisps 1 cup macadamia nuts (4 ½ ounces) ½ cup sugar 8 tablespoons unsalted margarine (room temperature) 2 egg whites 4 tablespoons matzah cake meal Chocolate [...]

Chocolate Covered Granola Crunchies

2026-03-25T00:08:31-04:00March 23rd, 2026|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 [...]