Star Baker 2023

This post has been long overdue. Summer was like a whirlwind. Didn’t realize how fast it went by. I couldn’t devote much time to blogging and posting. And then, September started with a bang! I woke up to the wonderful news that my entry for the Blogger’s bake off 2023 won the ✨ Star baker

Ramadan Cookies

It is Ramadan season again and a wonderful part of this time for me as a foodie is to explore the traditions and cultures of Ramadan in countries across the world. The significance of the crescent moon is probably the reason why crescent shaped Ramadan cookies came into being; as the sighting of the crescent

Butter Cookies

These classic butter cookies are the best teatime companions. Soft and crumbly, melt in your mouth buttery goodness. Just 5 pantry staples needed to bake these beauties. Budget baking is sorted. These quantities will make over 30 cookies. You can shape them as desired or use cookie cutters. Sprinkle them with sugar or just leave

Inside Out Cookies

It is cookie time again! This one is another classic. Its name is derived from the fact that it is a reverse of the popular traditional chocolate chip cookie, as in, it is a dark chocolate cookie with white chocolate chips. It is just as delicious and chewy and crumbly and one of our snack

Double Chocolate Cookies

How do you make someone doubly happy? These double chocolate cookies are one sure shot way of doing that in my family of chocolate fanatics. Any time is cookie time and the more chocolatey they are the more welcome they are! This wonderful recipe from simply homecooked is the perfect one for chewy chocolatey cookies

Chocolate swirl cookies

Chocolate swirl cookies or lazy pinwheel cookies like I would call them are definitely a category of cookies, all cookie fans would try at least once. Basically, these are your regular sugar cookies with one half of the dough mixed with a bit of melted chocolate and these are layered and rolled tightly to create

Chocolate caramel cookies

What makes chocolate cookies better? A soft and sticky caramel center and more chocolate to go through in each bite. Top it with a sprinkling of salt flakes and you have the perfect balance of sweet, bitter and salt. Obtaining the caramel center is made super easy by using store bought caramel candies and these

Easy 3 ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

Are milk and cookies on your list of comfort foods? Then these wonderful crumbly cookies are sure to bring a smile on to your face. I first tried out this recipe when my then kindergartner had an activity to try out some recipes from the book, ‘If You Give a Mouse a Cookie’ by Laura

Lemon Butter Cookies

Butter cookies are a much-loved cookie in my family and by adding the wonderful citrusy flavors of lemon to it, this recipe takes it to another level.  I promised more citrus flavored delights, so here it is! These melt-in-your-mouth, crumbly cookies are such a treat and they are fast and easy to make. You can

Thumbprint Jam Cookies

Thumbprint cookies are so easy to make with just a few ingredients easily available in your pantry. These crumbly delicious cookies are one of the favorite snacks my kids enjoy. Give your thumbprint cookies a makeover by using funky shapes. These cookies derive their name from the fact that you use your thumb to create

Merry Christmas! Polish Kolaczkis

 Exploring the world of holiday baking and cookies, I chanced upon these beautiful and delicious cream cheese cookies that are a Christmas tradition in Poland and popular across the Eastern European countries. What better way to send across my Christmas wishes to all my friends! These wonderful crumbly cookies almost resembling short crust pastry are

Family Favorites – Chocolate Chip Cookies

If you asked my family to pick a favorite among cookies, I am pretty sure these would win hands down! Everyone who loves to bake have probably made these at least once. Some like them chunky, some like them thin; some like them chewy, some like them crispy; some like them big and some like

Scottish Shortbread cookies

Playtime and stuffie parties get sorted with this easy 3 ingredient Scottish shortbread cookies. Their crumbly soft texture reminded me of the soft bakery style butter cookies of my childhood. The use of brown sugar imparts a lovely molasses-y flavor to these cookies, that not just the kids but the adults will also be after

French Chocolate Sables

As we gear up for the holidays, surrounded by cookies and cakes galore, it’s hard not to get into the festive mood yourself. This French Sable is one of the most wonderful treats I discovered this season. This crumbly sugar cookie covered in glossy chocolate with a light sprinkle of salt flakes is sure to