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Authentic Aachener Printen

This authentic Aachener Printen recipe yields those world famous German Lebkuchen (gingerbread) cookies that are richly spiced with deep caramel-like flavor notes! The city of Aachen, Germany is famous for at least a couple of reasons.  It was the seat of … Continue reading →

Traditional Speculoos Cookies

Whether you know them as speculoos, speculaas, spekulatius or Biscoff, few things are as addictive as these positively delicious, buttery gingerbread shortcrust cookies!  Wonderfully crispy, crunchy and deeply caramelized, they're sure to become part of your annual holiday … Continue reading →

Authentic German Springerle

Springerle are German anise-flavored cookies that go back at least 700 years in their rich tradition as special gifts during the holidays and other celebrations.  Delicately crispy-crunchy and a slightly chewy center, they're made with simple ingredients and are easy to make … Continue reading →

Traditional Scottish Shortbread

Perfectly crumbly, irresistibly buttery and wonderfully delicious, Scottish Shortbread has been a year-round favorite treat for centuries! Shortbread is as basic and simple as a cookie (biscuit) can get.  But it's also divinely delicious.  And for that reason shortbread … Continue reading →

Broas Castelares (Portuguese Sweet Potato Cookies)

A traditional treat during the Christmas holidays, these Portuguese cookies (broas castelares) are packed with sweet potatoes, dried coconut, ginger, orange and more! Portugal is not only the oldest state on the Iberian Peninsula, it's one of the oldest in Europe with … Continue reading →

Healthier Whole Grain Molasses Cookies

Molasses cookies have long been a favorite of mine.  I have many memories of my mom making them and good times spent dipping freshly baked and still warm molasses cookies into a glass of whole milk.  Pulling them back out of the milk the texture would be chewy-squishy and … Continue reading →

Vanillekipferl (Austrian Vanilla Crescent Cookies)

Buttery, vanilla-infused and delicately crumbly with a melt-in-your-mouth texture, these Austrian Vanillekipferl cookies will thoroughly win you over! Popular throughout Austria, Germany, the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia and Hungary, these cookies are a popular … Continue reading →

Healthier 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

Wouldn't it be nice if all delicious recipes were this easy? Yep, that's it:  Only 3 ingredients and about 5 minutes of prep time.  The oven does the rest and soon you'll be biting into a perfectly chewy, delicious and healthier peanut butter cookie.  These cookies also … Continue reading →

Mandelhörnchen (Chocolate-Dipped Marzipan Almond Horns)

Marzipan lovers, here's another one you've got to try! Mandelhörnchen, German for almond horns, are a naturally gluten-free sweet treat made out of marzipan, almond meal and sugar, then rolled in almond flakes and the two ends dipped in chocolate.  Popular throughout … Continue reading →

Best Gluten Free Gingerbread Cookies

I've been cutting back on our family's gluten intake the past few months and so have been experimenting with more gluten free baking.  During the Christmas season it's always a tradition to make and decorate gingerbread cookies with our kids and I went for a gluten free … Continue reading →

Authentic Zimtsterne (German Cinnamon Star Cookies)

Among the most popular and beloved traditional German Christmas cookies, the holidays simply aren't the same without these Zimtsterne! It's that time of year to roll up your sleeves and get ready to fill your kitchen and home with the aroma of Christmas baking!  And … Continue reading →

Mexican Chocolate Caramel Pecan Cookies (Turtle Cookies)

I was compensated by Nielsen-Massey Vanillas for my time in developing this recipe and post.  All opinions are my own.  Thank you for supporting the brands we love that make The Daring Gourmet possible! A picture speaks a thousand words... But only three words are … Continue reading →

German Nussmakronen (Hazelnut Macaroons)

Another traditional German cookie enjoyed particularly during the Christmas season.  These Hazelnut Macaroons have a fabulous texture with a very delicately crisp exterior and a delightfully chewy interior.  Using just three ingredients, they're super easy and quick to make. … Continue reading →

Authentic German Bethmännchen (Marzipan Cookies)

One of the most famous and beloved of all German Christmas cookies, Bethmännchen have been a favorite for almost 200 years.  With a firm exterior and delightfully chewy interior, these almond-studded marzipan cookies will win your heart - or at least your palate.  No German … Continue reading →

Heidesand (Traditional German Browned Butter Shortbread Cookies)

A traditional German Christmas treat, Heidesand are delicious shortbread cookies that are made with browned butter.  A personal favorite, we made these every Christmas growing up along with several other German holiday classics, many of  which I'll be posting, so stay … Continue reading →

Perfect Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

I've been making some gluten-free baked goods lately.  No, I haven't turned gluten-free.  And no particular reason other than just wanting to master the art and to do some experimenting.  Today I'm sharing one of the results with you:  Perfect Gluten-free Chocolate Chip … Continue reading →

White Chocolate Cranberry/Cherry Pistachio Cookies

The three traditional Christmas colors wrapped into a delicious cookie!  These buttery cookies feature white chocolate, sweet-tart cranberries, and slightly salty pistachio nuts.  The flavors work together beautifully to bring you a delightful holiday treat that is a … Continue reading →

Hazelnut Shortbread Cookies

I purchased some marvelous hazelnut oil from an international grocery store in Seattle a week ago. I finally opened it and inhaled...deeply.  The aroma, oh my, the aroma!  I bought it with the intention of using it as a finishing oil, primarily for salads and vegetables. … Continue reading →

Mega Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies

We all need more wheat germ, oat bran, flax seeds, and coconut oil in our lives.  What you would call peanut butter cookies that incorporated all of these?  Yes, I can well imagine some very unflattering names one could come up with based on this description.  But you won't … Continue reading →

PBJ Sandwich Cookies with Strawberry Marshmallow Cream Cheese Filling

It's National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day!  You didn't think for one second that I would let this day pass us by without making something to celebrate, now did you? A Daring Gourmet original, these are the softest, chewiest peanut butter sandwich cookies combining three … Continue reading →

Chocolate Marshmallow Mint Sandwich Cookies

Another Daring Gourmet original for your St. Patrick's Day sweet tooth.  Tender, chewy chocolate cookies with a creamy marshmallow mint filling.  You won't be able to resist these! … Continue reading →

Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

I wanted to make a slightly healthier snack for my little ones today (and my big one) and these cookies were the result.  Enjoy them with a glass of milk! I made some of the using the traditional peanut butter cookie criss-cross method (pressing them down with a fork) and … Continue reading →

White Chocolate Cherry Macadamia Nut Cookies

The craving has hit.  Just looking at the pictures.  And I haven't even made it past the third sentence yet.  Ohhh, I'm in trouble.  Let me step away from the computer just long enough to get a grip on myself... *sigh* Okay, I'm back and ready to keep typing now.  … Continue reading →

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