This article highlights New York Times Cooking's Cookie Week, featuring new and innovative cookie recipes from popular chefs that celebrate the sweetness of the holiday season.
Sweet Traditions Resurface: Embrace Cookie Week Delights
Sweet Traditions Resurface: Embrace Cookie Week Delights
Join Vaughn Vreeland as he revives the joyful spirit of the holidays with innovative cookie recipes that blend nostalgia with modern twists.
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As the holiday season approaches, it’s time to gather our baking supplies and create delicious memories—welcome to Cookie Week! I'm Vaughn, your enthusiastic host from New York Times Cooking, where we're embarking on a festive journey dedicated to one of life’s sweetest indulgences: cookies! This year, we're excited to showcase seven delectable cookies, complete with engaging video tutorials from celebrated chefs such as Sohla El-Waylly, Melissa Clark, and Eric Kim—maybe I’ll even make a cameo!
Our aim this time around was to breathe new life into classic cookie recipes. We dove into vibrant interpretations of traditional favorites like shortbread and experimented with unique flavor profiles—think beyond the ordinary circle! This iteration of Cookie Week is a feast for the eyes as well as the palate, embodying a vision of inclusivity in baking. Our inspiration dates back to July when the nostalgic scents of Yule logs and hot buttered rum spurred our imagination.
After extensive planning and a whirlwind of baking escapades, including rigorous quality control (a crucial job!), our festive cookie assortment debuted to eager bakers last week. Each recipe harmonizes beautifully, akin to timeless duos like Elphaba and Glinda, and I must say, this year’s varieties have had a profound impact on my spirit of celebration.
Among my recent favorites is Sohla’s holiday rocky road bars. This no-bake treat merges marshmallows, nuts, and an enticing blend of cookie butter and chocolate, slicing effortlessly into sumptuous bars that resemble fudge. They sparkle with colorful gumdrops and sprinkles, proving to be the perfect gifts or snacking delights for parties. With preparations that take mere minutes, these cookies encapsulate the essence of both festivity and convenience, beckoning us to indulge during this sweet season.
As the holiday season approaches, it’s time to gather our baking supplies and create delicious memories—welcome to Cookie Week! I'm Vaughn, your enthusiastic host from New York Times Cooking, where we're embarking on a festive journey dedicated to one of life’s sweetest indulgences: cookies! This year, we're excited to showcase seven delectable cookies, complete with engaging video tutorials from celebrated chefs such as Sohla El-Waylly, Melissa Clark, and Eric Kim—maybe I’ll even make a cameo!
Our aim this time around was to breathe new life into classic cookie recipes. We dove into vibrant interpretations of traditional favorites like shortbread and experimented with unique flavor profiles—think beyond the ordinary circle! This iteration of Cookie Week is a feast for the eyes as well as the palate, embodying a vision of inclusivity in baking. Our inspiration dates back to July when the nostalgic scents of Yule logs and hot buttered rum spurred our imagination.
After extensive planning and a whirlwind of baking escapades, including rigorous quality control (a crucial job!), our festive cookie assortment debuted to eager bakers last week. Each recipe harmonizes beautifully, akin to timeless duos like Elphaba and Glinda, and I must say, this year’s varieties have had a profound impact on my spirit of celebration.
Among my recent favorites is Sohla’s holiday rocky road bars. This no-bake treat merges marshmallows, nuts, and an enticing blend of cookie butter and chocolate, slicing effortlessly into sumptuous bars that resemble fudge. They sparkle with colorful gumdrops and sprinkles, proving to be the perfect gifts or snacking delights for parties. With preparations that take mere minutes, these cookies encapsulate the essence of both festivity and convenience, beckoning us to indulge during this sweet season.
