Patricia Holloway 
Cream-Filled Cookies: 6 Filling Recipes That Work With Any Cookie Base After 15 years of testing cookie recipes in my home kitchen, I’ve learned that cream-filled cookies occupy a completely different category than their decorated cousins. A beautifully piped royal-iced cookie is stunning to look at. But a cream-filled cookie? That’s an experience. It’s texture, … Read more
I’ve been trying to recreate Grandma Rose’s snickerdoodle cookies for thirty years. Thirty. Years. I’m not exaggerating for dramatic effect. I have notebooks filled with failed attempts, smudged notes, and crossed-out ratios. Some versions were too crispy. Others spread into flat discs. A few batches turned hard within a day. I added brown butter once—it … Read more
Three years ago, I was invited to a Moroccan tea ceremony at a friend’s home in Portland. The table was dressed with a hand-woven cloth, steaming glasses of mint tea arrived in waves, and in the center sat a modest ceramic plate holding what looked like crunchy, seed-studded logs. My friend passed them to me … Read more
A few months ago, I stumbled onto a Korean cooking forum while searching for authentic dasik recipes, and I haven’t been able to stop exploring since. What started as curiosity about one traditional cookie has turned into a full-blown obsession with Korean hangwa—the umbrella term for traditional Korean sweets and confections. I’ve tested recipes, tracked … Read more
Florida Cookie Recipes: The Southern Regional Bakes That Deserve More Attention When people think of American regional cookies, they often picture New England’s molasses snaps or the chocolate chip dynasties of the Midwest. But after spending three years traveling through Florida’s kitchens—from the Panhandle’s pecan groves to Miami’s vibrant Cuban neighborhoods—I’ve discovered that Florida cookie … Read more
Affiliate Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links to products I personally recommend. I earn a small commission if you purchase through these links at no extra cost to you. What Does Stout Do in Baking? The Science Behind Beer in Cookie Recipes Fifteen years ago, a friend handed me a Guinness and said, “You should … Read more
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through these links at no additional cost to you. All recommendations are genuine products I use and trust in my kitchen. Korean Cookies: The Recipes I Found After Falling Down a Very Delicious Rabbit Hole It started, as these things … Read more
Chinese almond cookies are a beloved staple at dim sum restaurants and family celebrations across Asia and beyond. But what makes them so special? After 30 batches of experimenting, tweaking, and occasionally throwing my hands up in frustration, I’ve discovered that the magic lies in understanding their history, appreciating their symbolism, and mastering the surprisingly … Read more
Brown Butter Cardamom Cookies: The Recipe I Make When I Want to Sound Like a Professional Baker I’ll never forget the moment my friend Sarah pulled me into the kitchen at my dinner party five years ago and demanded to know where I’d ordered the cookies from. “These are impossibly good,” she said, holding up … Read more
National Cookies of the World: The Most Iconic Cookie From 20 Countries (I’ve Made Them All) After 15 years of testing cookies from nearly every corner of the globe, I’ve come to understand something fundamental: every country has a cookie that tells its story. National cookies aren’t accidents—they’re the result of geography, tradition, available ingredients, … Read more
