Dec. 21, 2025
Chewy and Crisp Holiday Cookie?
Hi Bakers, Sometimes it's fun to try something new. Looking for an easy but unusual (naturally gluten-free) holiday cookie? I've been baking for decades, and I’d never even heard of them until last week when I stumbled upon Food and Wine’s recipe for German Zimtsterne cookies. Try them if you want a chewy cinnamon-flavored cookie with crisp meringue icing. You need blanched almond flour, a star cookie cutter, and a few other kitchen staples to start baking. These cute cookies disappeared fast and quickly became a new favorite with my husband. I used a 1.5 inch cutter with no other modifications with great results. Have you tried these cookies? ~Carolyn
https://www.foodandwine.com/zimtsterne-german-cinnamon-star-cookies-8757619
Gluten Free Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Browned Butter Cream Cheese Icing
Hi Bakers, I didn’t grow up making whoopee pies and only recently heard of them. I’m game for eating anything once, especially if there’s frosting involved. These moist cookies are like tiny pumpkin cakes with rich cream cheese browned butter icing…
Gluten-Free Pistachio Butter Cookies with Chocolate
Hi Bakers, I'm really picky about my bakes, and I didn't love these. I originally had a jam layer, but it wasn't what I wanted. Then, I tried milk chocolate instead and was hooked. Pistachio Butter Cookies with chocolate are a rich, buttery treat wi…