It’s the time of year when cookie baking accelerates at warp speed. These five recipes will become treasured additions to the holiday cookie assortment.
Chef Catherine Stewart, foodservice director at Jackson Academy, bakes up dozens of cookies for the holiday season. Her recipe for classic sugar cookies frosted with royal icing turns out the quintessential Christmas cookie. Tint the icing with red and green food coloring in step with the holiday theme. Click to see recipe.
Potato Chip Butter Cookies with Caramel Buttercream
The contrast of sweet, salty and buttery flavors in these cookies makes them pretty irresistible. Chef Mindy Segal elevates the recipe with a dollop of caramel buttercream frosting, creating a cookie that would proudly grace a holiday tray. Click to see recipe.
Chocolate cookies are always a holiday favorite and this recipe from pastry chef Emily Luchetti makes it easy to win fans. Just mix, scoop and bake. Click to see recipe.
This creative treat packs a surprise punch, with pepper cheese dip as a base ingredient. The cookies add a savory contrast to the holiday sweets selection. Click to see recipe.
Cranberries and white chocolate chips give these cookies a festive look. A batch or two of this recipe can be whipped up quickly for a last-minute addition to the holiday cookie spread. Click to see recipe.
University of Florida’s solution for feeding students in the midst of construction of a new dining hall has turned out so well, it will almost be a shame to see it go.
The endlessly colorful cuisine of Mexico is always in season, but Cinco de Mayo is a great time to bring some new recipes to the party, starting with El Rio Picante, an alternative marg, and finishing with DIY churro sundaes.