Cocoa powder and cookies
Cocoa powder holds a special place in my heart as the ingredient that got me into food science. During my senior year of college, I wanted to pursue research in food science but my school didn’t have any faculty in…
Ultimate chocolate cookies
After the intricate carving and too many piping bags of my 12 days of Christmas series, I needed to reset in the kitchen with something simple. As per usual, cookies were the answer. Chocolate cookies, to be exact, and I…
Chocolate-coconut icebox cookies
I love the holiday season for too many reasons to count: silly family traditions, ambitious knitting projects that result in half-finished presents, Christmas carols everywhere, and COOKIES. All of the cookies. We have to make a batch of sugar cookies…
Eggs and cookie texture
I generally keep a pretty hefty stock of baking supplies on hand—flour, butter, sugar, eggs, giant Costco bags of chocolate chips. You know, the essentials. But it’s also important to know how to work around a sparse pantry or fridge…
Oatmeal date sandwich cookies
I remember lots of great food coming out of my grandma’s kitchen, with the peanut butter bonbons from two weeks ago pretty much at the top of that list. It continued with peanut butter treats masquerading as “energy bars,” holiday…
Browned butter chocolate chip cookies
My childhood home had a built-in stepstool in the kitchen that pulled out like a drawer, which was, of course, directly in front of the mixer. I’m not sure if my parents were encouraging independence or resigned to the fact…
Basil shortbread with lemon curd
Sometimes I like to pretend that I’m a real, independent adult, with, you know, an apartment and a job and even a cat. But in reality, my first call when I have news (good or bad), need advice, or want…
Easter nest cookies
When I left home and started college, I ran into a lot of hard days for a lot of different reasons (laundry, anyone?), but one of the most challenging was Easter. For me, this time of year means family: grandparents…
Chocolate hazelnut meringues
Good morning, students, and welcome to the first day of Egg Whites 101. Didn’t realize you’d gone back to school? Don’t worry, I’ll give you plenty of warning before the midterm. Plus, this is the kind of class with lots…
Brown sugar shortbread
Hi friends. It’s been a while, I know, but I promise there’s a really good reason for the radio silence. As of a couple weeks ago, I’m working full-time as a baker! It’s pretty incredible. I spend my days making…
