These juniper berry glazed walnut shortbread cookies might just be the perfect winter treat. The cookie itself is not too sweet, paired with a sweet, herbaceous juniper glaze. Juniper reminisces of pine and is super wintery, which is why it’s a favorite among mixologists, who often use it in cold weather cocktails. We developed this […]
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Gluten-Free Cinnamon Peanut Butter Cookies (Focus-Enhancing)
These gluten-free cinnamon peanut butter cookies were adapted from Ovenly’s classic peanut butter cookie recipe, which I’ve modified only slightly to incorporate focus-enhancing adaptogens and some cinnamon and maple to add depth of flavor. Gluten-free peanut butter cookies are all the rage in boutique bakeries across America at the moment. The lack of flour results […]
Hillary Clinton’s Chocolate Chip Cookies (With a Twist!)
Last year when I unearthed the recipe for Hillary Clinton’s chocolate chip cookies in Family Circle Magazine, I was bummed to learn that the original recipe calls for vegetable shortening as the principle fat. Vegetable shortening is pure trans fat and should be avoided at all costs. Trans fat has *zero* redeeming health qualities– and yes, […]
Meryl Streep’s Pistachio Rose Heart Cookies
These heart-shaped cookies are perfect for Valentine’s Day– just ask Meryl Streep. Based off a recipe I originally saw in Good Housekeeping, these pistachio-rose shortbread cookies are an homage to Meryl Streep’s original almond shortbread cookie recipe. (I changed the flavor profile since I don’t eat almonds, and I wanted to do something rose-flavored for […]