Long story short, she is a) an amazing photographer who has inspired me to not only get back behind the camera but also to work harder at it, and b) my interdimensional twin. Basically, we have too much in common.
For her birthday, I made and shipped cookies. :) <3
First off, last year around Christmastime she sent me a box of After-8s after I said they sounded like the most delicious thing in the world... so I know she has a penchant for chocolate and mint like I do. (of course.)
This was a simple thing to do-- I used the double chocolate walnut cookies recipe, omitted walnuts, and added about 2 tsp pure peppermint extract (NOT peppermint oil). They are heaven with a glass of milk.
And I knew from experience that she (and her boyfriend!) like my molasses cookies-- they're pretty popular in general. They're like sweet gingerbread, but soft and rich and super flat.
Then I wanted to include rugulach-- one of my own personal favorites-- a versatile cookie recipe that can be changed with an infinite variety of fillings and goodness. Lastly, hazelnut biscotti. I am not a big fan of most biscottis, as they seem too hard and unruly, even dipped in espresso, but this one is a pleaser. It's still double-baked to crisp, but is pleasantly crunchy and easier on the jaw, and also highly adaptable to taste.
Bear in mind, I held a baking marathon for all this, working out of my tiny, tiny kitchen.... Recipes to follow.
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