Mint milanos have become one of my most requested cookies of the holiday season. I started making them a few years back as a component of a chocolate dessert on one of my restaurant menus. I found they were a playful twist to add to a plated dessert, and right away they were a hit. I quickly learned that as soon as anyone hears the word milano, they smile, and are eager to try. Like me, the recipe has evolved over the years. I now use my melt in your mouth butter cookies and white chocolate peppermint ganache which work ...
Grown Up & Glammed Up Eskimo Pie
A few weeks ago I received a call from Lynne, the President of How2Heroes, asking if I could give the classic Eskimo Pie a makeover. I thought about it for all of about two seconds and then jumped at the chance. I love projects, and more importantly I love a good makeover! A few days later somewhere during the fifth mile of my run, it hit me, Nutella! I knew if Nutella was going to be involved, then Frangelico needed to get in on this too! I really liked where this dessert was going, and couldn't wait to start making the ...
Cranberry & White Chocolate Cookies
This is one of my most popular go to cookie recipes. I absolutely love white chocolate, and the dried cranberries balance the cookie perfectly. I add amaretto to the dough which you can omit if you choose, but I do firmly believe that booze and baking go hand in hand! It adds another layer of flavor to the cookie. When you first bite into the cookie you get the sweet effect. Next the sweetness gets cut by the perfect bite of cranberry, and last but certainly not least you get this slight hint of almond. The most important part ...