Cinnamon-Chocolate Swirl Coffee Cake
Here’s our go-to coffee cake when company’s coming. As the cake bakes, the cinnamon-chocolate layer forms a swirl, while the crunchy pecan topping makes it a surefire winner. Makes one 13-x 9-inch cake; 18 to 24 servings Prep time: 25 minutes Cooking time: 45 to 50 minutes INGREDIENTS CAKE 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour […]
Lemon-Thyme Poppy Seed Cookies
The crunch of poppy seeds combines with zesty lemon and a hint of thyme in these easy icebox cookies. With the dough tucked away in your freezer, you’re ready for company any time. Makes about 40 cookies PREP TIME: 20 minutes CHILLING TIME: 50 minutes FREEZING TIME: at least 2 hours COOKING TIME: 8 to […]
Chocolate Brandy Snaps
These dainty cylindrical cookies make a stunning garnish for a special occasion cake. Alternatively, pipe whipped cream into each end and serve on their own for dessert or, minus the whipped cream, as a crisp accompaniment for ice cream. Makes about 15 brandy snaps PREP TIME: 30 minutes COOKING TIME: about 10 minutes INGREDIENTS […]
Carrot Cake
Here’s the perfect cake for a crowd. Moist cake topped with creamy frosting: what’s not to like? Makes one 8-inch cake; 8 to 10 servings Prep time: 40 minutes Cooking time: 20 to 25 minutes INGREDIENTS 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 ½ cups lightly packed golden yellow sugar 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon 1 […]
Blossom Cookies
These stunning cookies, decorated with dried edible flowers, would make perfect sweet treats for a baby or bridal shower. You can cut the dough into any fancy shape you wish. Try using cutters in the shape of the guest of honour’s initial for a personal touch. Makes about 36 cookies PREP TIME: 40 minutes CHILLING […]
Citrus-Almond Pizzelle
Traditional pizzelle are flavoured with anise, but we love our zesty citrus version. If you prefer a more classic flavour, replace the orange and lemon zests with 2 teaspoonfuls of crushed anise seeds, and the almond extract with anise extract. Makes about 40 pizzelle PREP TIME: 20 minutes CHILLING TIME: 15 minutes COOKING TIME: about […]
Rosemary-Lemon Olive Oil Cake
This cake is the perfect ending to an Italian-themed dinner— especially if you serve it with small glasses of limoncello or shots of espresso. Makes one 9-inch cake; 10 to 12 servings Prep time: 25 minutes Cooking time: 40 to 50 minutes INGREDIENTS 1 ¾ cups cake-and-pastry flour 2 tsp baking powder Pinch of […]
Soft Oatmeal Cookies
Just as spicy and rich as our crispy oatmeal cookie, here’s our soft oatmeal cookie. Makes about 32 cookies PREP TIME: 20 minutes CHILLING TIME: 20 minutes COOKING TIME: 10 to 12 minutes INGREDIENTS 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour 1 ½ tsp baking powder 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp fine sea salt ½ […]
Crispy Oatmeal Cookies
Some like ’em crispy, some like ’em soft. Oatmeal cookies, that is. Either way, we have a scrumptious recipe for you. Here’s the crispy version. Soft-cookie lovers, check out this page. Makes about 32 cookies PREP TIME: 20 minutes CHILLING TIME: 20 minutes COOKING TIME: 10 to 12 minutes INGREDIENTS 1 ¼ cups all-purpose […]
Amaretti
Serve these easy Italian cookies with your favourite gelato—they’re particularly good with chocolate or torrone (aka Italian nougat) flavours—or enjoy with a shot of espresso. Makes about 48 amaretti PREP TIME: 20 minutes COOKING TIME: 12 to 18 minutes INGREDIENTS 3 cups almond meal or almond flour ⅔ cup turbinado sugar 3 large egg […]