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 Blueberry Sugar Crunch Breakfast Cake

Hi Bakers, this cake is one of my favorites, and I've made it with many variations. If you love blueberry muffins, this is your cake. So many berries it's barely held together with cake, more flavor than a muffin, and topped with crisp sugar lumps. …

Gluten-Free Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies

Hi Bakers, If you want to make your gluten-free brownies a bit more exciting, try adding a cream cheese swirl. It requires a few extra steps, but the effort is worth it. Here’s what to expect if you make this recipe: brownies that are deeply fudgy,…