Hazelnut Biscotti made with hazelnut liquor and chopped hazelnuts is a hard Italian cookie that's perfect for dunking. I love adding different flavors to biscotti and this Hazelnut Biscotti is one of my favorites. Though biscotti has to be baked in two steps, they're simple to make and perfect for dunking. This recipe makes 30 biscotti and can be stored frozen for up to 3 months for a quick snack. Ingredients Needed To make hazelnut biscotti, you're going to need the ... Read More about Hazelnut Biscotti
Baklava
Baklava is a sweet pastry layered with phyllo dough, chopped nuts, then topped with syrup or honey. I normally don't like overly sweet desserts, but I'll always make an exception for Baklava, which is our Holiday Baking recipe #10. I couldn't go another year without trying to make it myself, especially since visiting Greece and Turkey last summer, where this is a common sweet treat and found at EVERY local bakery. Though the origin of Baklava is uncertain, many ... Read More about Baklava
Cappuccino White Chocolate Biscotti
Cappuccino White Chocolate Biscotti combines the favorite Italian, crunchy cookie and cappuccino all in one. Perfect for snacking or holiday gift giving. Biscotti like this Cappuccino White Chocolate version is one of my favorite desserts because they have just the right amount of sweet to be a dessert. I love dunking them into a hot cup of Italian cappuccino after a meal, but they're also great to pick on alone for a weeknight snack. How do you make Cappuccino ... Read More about Cappuccino White Chocolate Biscotti
Oatmeal Toffee Cookies
Oatmeal Toffee Cookies are a twist on the classic oatmeal cookie made with chunks of toffee bits and chopped walnuts. Many years ago, I printed out a recipe for Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies online and, like many other of my printed recipes, they are torn and tattered. I wanted to try something new and document it here online, so instead of adding chocolate chips, I used toffee bits and walnuts. Ingredients Needed softened butter vegetable shortening water ... Read More about Oatmeal Toffee Cookies
Anise Biscotti
Anise Biscotti is a licorice flavored Italian cookie with a crunchy outside and a soft inside that's perfect for dunking into your favorite hot beverage. One of my all-time favorite desserts is Anise Biscotti or Anisette Toast. And in my younger years, that would be my favorite nighttime snack with a cup of tea or coffee. I hadn't made these in a while and was so glad I added them to this years baking theme because I just love the simple licorice flavor of anise in this light, crunchy ... Read More about Anise Biscotti
Three Cheese Mac n' Cheese
Three Cheese Mac n' Cheese made with Velveeta, Asiago and Pecorino Romano cheeses, topped with a buttery crust; then baked until hot and bubbly. Today, is my daughters 16th birthday...Yes, Sweet 16! And last month, we celebrated by having a Mardi Gras themed party for our immediate family and 100 of her closest friends. Well, she also shared the party with her friend so most of the friends were both of theirs. The kids had a blast, our immediate families were all there to celebrate and ... Read More about Three Cheese Mac n' Cheese