Vanillekipferl are small almond biscuits shaped like a crescent moon. They are particularly popular in Austria and Germany, where they are part of the culinary delights of Christmas biscuits. In most Austrian homes, baking biscuits is an essential part of…
Savoiardi are a sponge-like cookie originally from the Aosta Valley of Italy in the Alps, once known as the Duchy of Savoy (whence its name is derived). They figure prominently in several desserts, including puddings and tiramisu, as they absorb…
A chokladboll (literally meaning chocolate ball) is a traditional Swedish pastry often eaten with coffee during fika. They are quick and easy to prepare, since they require no baking and only a few, common ingredients. Ingredients 3 ¼ cups (500…
Zimtsterne are German cinnamon cookies often eaten for the advent season. Ingredients 4 egg whites 300 g powdered sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 350 g ground almonds or hazelnuts A little grated lemon zest Procedure Whip the egg whites until creamy.…
Polvorones are a type of Spanish shortbread quite popular in Latin America. Ingredients 1 cup margarine 1 cup white sugar ½ tsp salt 4 cups all-purpose flour 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract Procedure Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) Mix…
Originally posted to Foodista by Julie Cecchini. Foodista recipes are released under a CC-BY license. Ingredients 1 cup white sugar 1 egg ¾ cup shortening 1 package gluten-free all-purpose baking mix 3 tsp Chinese five-spice powder Preparation Preheat oven to…
Gurudi, also called gurundi, is a Nigerian coconut biscuit made from finely-grated coconut, cassava starch, and sugar. Ingredients 1 fresh coconut 65 g white sugar 80 g cassava starch 1 pinch nutmeg Procedure Gently crack open the coconut, and separate…
Shortbread is a type of cookie which is traditionally made from one part white sugar, two parts butter, and three parts plain white flour, although other ingredients like ground rice or cornstarch are sometimes added to alter the texture. Shortbread…
Raspberry cuts is a simple and very tasty cake with raspberries, cream, and cookies. Since the biscuits form the top layer of the cake, small slices of the cake are created by cutting along the biscuit borders. Ingredients 3 eggs…
Flapjacks (UK) are a type of sweet bar dessert that can be made in less than an hour. They should not be confused with American flapjacks, which are a type of pancake or griddle cake. Also see the traditional Scottish…
ANZAC biscuits have long had an association with the Australia/New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) troops sent to Gallipoli during WWI. The biscuit appears to be a variant of the Scottish oat cake, said to be from the Scottish-influenced city of…
This recipe makes crispy gingerbread cookies that are used for gingerbread men. To keep the cookies crisp, store them in an air-tight container. They can be decorated with royal icing. Ingredients ⅔ cup (~160 g) packed light brown sugar ⅔…