These cookies are amazing. I stumbled across the recipe that inspired them in Cooking Lite magazine; a very old edition that was sitting around. I was struck by the ingredient list when I saw that they only used ¼ cup of butter, which is very little when it comes to cookie recipes! So, I definitely had to make them. Plus, the fact that I am a coconut and chocolate fanatic means I just had to have … [Read more...]

One of my favorite cookies is the Mexican Wedding Cookie. I love how it’s crumbly and slightly sweet, nutty from toasted pecans, and leaves a delicate coating of powdered sugar on your fingers. Inspired by the traditional cookie, I wanted to put a spin on it, using toasted hazelnuts and nutty cacao nibs. If you’ve never used cacao nibs, you really should give them a try! They have a crunchy … [Read more...]