These delicate little French pastries have an added oriental twist with the addition of Japanese Matcha tea powder. Luckily I can easily find this tea at the nearby “Parliamo del The'” tea shop just down the street where I live. They are so easy to make if you have the shell shaped madeleine tins otherwise you could also use small cupcake pans. Continue reading
Sourdough starter isn’t just for bread but can act like a leavening agent for cookies too, giving them an interesting texture and lightness. The rhubarb in these sourdough cookies also adds a pleasant tartness. Continue reading
These delicious Sicilian Taralli are actually a lot easier than they look. The very simple dough is rolled by hand and twisted into these little wreaths. They result in a very light and barely sweet cookie. If you wish you can glaze them with a lemon glaze or just dust them with powdered sugar. This is a recipe I keep going back to – so it must be good! Continue reading
Who wouldn’t like apple pie in this moment, an all American but by now international comfort food? Well here’s an easier alternative with all the ingredients and flavours of apple pie rolled into one cookie. This is a soft cookie with a slightly crunchy exterior and filled with delicious chunks of fresh apple. Great for breakfast or a snack. If you want extra crunch add chopped walnuts or pecans. Continue reading
These Elderberry Cornmeal Cookies have an ingredient, dried elderberry flowers, that gives them a distinct and fragrant flavor. Continue reading
These little Oatmeal Chocolate Truffles can be whipped up in minutes with no baking involved. They can even substitute a quick and energetic breakfast. Just pop a couple in your mouth with a cup of coffee or tea and you’re ready to set off for the morning! Continue reading
Just a touch of lavender flowers in these oatmeal breakfast cookies can make a difference in taste from boring to intriguing. These slice-and-bake cookies are also a snap to make. Their crispy and tender texture practically make them melt in your mouth. Great to have on hand for a quick breakfast or energising snack. Continue reading
A rose is a rose is a rose…..couldn’t be put simpler! Only that these roses are edible too with fragrant rose petals an important part of the ingredients. Continue reading
These easy chunky breakfast cookies are true to their name – they are practically a breakfast in a cookie. The chunky exterior hides a heart of crispy granola goodness. Perfect time saver when you’re on the go! Continue reading
Speculaas are most commonly known as Dutch windmill cookies. These make wonderful Christmas cookies and are more delicate in taste and texture than gingerbread cookies. They can also be decorated with nuts, especially good are sliced almonds and pecans. Continue reading