A homemade nut flour—made by pulsing pecans in a food processor—gives these cookies a texture similar to shortbread.
Sandwich chocolate ice cream with layers of tender cake and sour cherry for a summertime take on a classic Black Forest.
This is a great project for beginner bakers, as the French-style layered sponge cake involves many classic techniques. To bring your eggs to room temperature quickly, submerge them in lukewarm water for 10 minutes, changing the water halfway through.
These brilliant green shortbread cookie trees are just what Santa ordered this holiday season.
Enjoyed at breakfast in Alsace, this bread is also seen on the dessert table. Baba au Rhum is a derivative, and when baked in a kugelhopf or Bundt pan then soaked in rum syrup, it's a spectacular dessert.
One bite into these cookies and you'll be hooked—while simple on the outside, the insides are stuffed with a heavenly cheesecake filling.
The addictive combination of chocolate and peanut butter guarantees that these cookies will be a favourite on your holiday goodie tray.
For extra flair, decorate the top with curls of white chocolate, which are a snap to shave with a vegetable peeler.
These double-chocolate biscotti make a sweet treat for those with gluten dietary restrictions (though no one will believe they’re gluten-free!).
