Holiday baking season is here, and small tarts earn their spot on every cookie tray. They bake fast, freeze well and vanish faster. Two old favorites get mixed up all the time: the butter tart and the Banbury tart. Here’s the short answer. A butter tart has a gooey filling of … [Read more...] about Butter Tarts vs. Banbury Tarts: What’s the Difference? (Recipes for Both)
Christmas Desserts
Decadent Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
These fudgy, brownie-like chocolate crinkle cookies are a beloved American Christmas tradition — and while they weren't gracing Gilded Age cookie platters, their roots run deep into that era. The "crinkle" cookie was born in the kitchen of Helen Fredell, a Minnesota home baker … [Read more...] about Decadent Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Pillowy Pumpkin Crinkle Cookies with Crackled Sugar Tops
King Arthur Baking's Pumpkin Crinkle Cookies deliver an irresistibly soft and chewy twist on the classic chocolate crinkle, featuring intensified pumpkin flavour and that signature powdered sugar-dusted, crackled top. This foolproof fall recipe requires no mixer, no eggs, and … [Read more...] about Pillowy Pumpkin Crinkle Cookies with Crackled Sugar Tops
Tail-Wagging Holiday Treats: Homemade Gingerbread Dog Cookies
Want to include your furry family members in the holiday baking tradition? These dog-friendly gingerbread cookies will have your pups doing tricks for treats! Made with wholesome ingredients and naturally sweetened, these festive biscuits bring Christmas cheer to your four-legged … [Read more...] about Tail-Wagging Holiday Treats: Homemade Gingerbread Dog Cookies
Empire Cookies: A Holiday Baking Tradition Worth Celebrating
The holiday season is a time for cherished traditions, and for many, holiday baking is at the heart of it all. Interesting, traditions do change over the years. For years I used to make a variety of chocolate truffles for family, friends and colleagues. I really enjoyed watching … [Read more...] about Empire Cookies: A Holiday Baking Tradition Worth Celebrating
