There was no big baking plan behind these cookies. A couple of ripe bananas were ready to be used, and the pantry already had rolled oats, peanut butter, and a little honey. Once the chocolate Chunk joined the bowl, the mixture came together so quickly that baking a batch seemed like the easiest decision. The … Read more

The bananas had reached that stage where nobody was going to eat them as they were, so I started thinking about what else I could make with them. Banana bread was the obvious choice, but then I noticed the dark chocolate chunks sitting in the pantry. That little change of plan turned into a batch … Read more

One quiet baking day, I found myself staring at a bottle of maple syrup and a bag of walnuts, wondering if they could become something more than the usual breakfast combination. I toasted the walnuts, worked the maple syrup into a buttery cookie dough, and folded the nuts through at the end. After baking, the … Read more

Morning coffee and a good cookie are a simple pairing that never gets old. These 13 cookies are chosen with dunking in mind, bringing together flavors like espresso, cinnamon, chocolate, caramel, lemon, nuts, and chai for plenty of variety. Some cookies are soft and chewy, while others have a crisp texture that holds up well … Read more

The first time I made these, I had planned to bake a completely different cookie, but a jar of raspberry jam on the counter changed my mind. I worked it into the center of little buttery cookies, popped the tray into the oven, and waited for those golden edges to appear. When I pulled them … Read more

I still remember the first time I made these with a jar of cherry jam sitting on the counter. I wanted to turn a simple buttery cookie dough into something a little more special, so I added a touch of almond extract and pressed a small well into the center of each cookie. Once the … Read more