Christmas Cookies

In the realm of holiday baking, where gingerbread and sugar cookies often rule, Sour Cherry Molasses Cookies emerge as a delightful and…

These Cranberry Almond Streusel Cookies are a festive fusion of flavors. The holiday season is synonymous with the sweet aroma of freshly…

Those familiar with my recipes on this blog know I am cuckoo for kipferl. This Coconut Pistachio Kipferl is no exception. As…

Apologies in advance for any traditionalists scrutinizing these Rum Raisin Kipferl Cookies. Yes, the shape, although bent into half-moon shapes is disappointingly…

This post showcases Glazed Pretzel Cookies in Three Flavors. Fragrant Bourbon Vanilla, Delicate Almond and Sassy Peppermint. The cookies are an easy…

It’s no secret I’m Krazy for Kipferl. To be clear, I have a big love for the traditional almond vanilla version. However, another…

I always believe pistachios class up the joint. Maybe it’s because of their gorgeous color and exotic taste. Maybe it’s just because…

In what seems like eons ago, I remember on one of my first Christmas time trips to Germany ogling zimtsterne / cinnamon…

Our Christmas cookie parade continues today with this twist on the traditional Austrian Christmas Kipferl. Presenting Orange Cardamom Hazelnut Kipferl. I love…

I’m kicking off December with a parade of holiday cookie recipes. And of course, I did not forget the glitter. The glitter is optional…

I found this Advent Calendar Linzer Cookies idea in a German cooking magazine. As soon as I saw them, I started planning…

I made these for a recent UN spouse holiday breakfast. We started with breakfast and ended with salsa dancing. It must have…

These famous Painted German Springerle Cookies hail from the Swabia part of Germany. Their origins are traced back to the 14th century. This…

This was my first year participating in The Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap. It was so much fun benefiting a good cause,…

Pretzel cookies always add a bit of visual and versatile fun to a cookie platter. These Rum Glazed Pretzel Shaped Cookies were…

These Glühwein Hazelnut Linzer Cookies are my nod to missing all the German Christmas markets as we are in the States this…

What’s more Christmassy than Gingerbread? This is a creative way to add flavor to French Macarons. I used gingerbread spices in the…

I made a red version of this last year. It was such a hit, I had to make another. And of course…

Wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas!  Here in Germany we celebrated Heligabend yesterday with a big family dinner and presents. Today is a veg out day.…

First order of business is the Giveaway winner.  Congratulations to Lisa of Parsley, Sage & Line Drives. I will be shipping the merry…