Some flavors sound like they belong in dessert. Umeboshi is not one of them. Every time I think of umeboshi, I think of my host mother from Japan. Whenever she saw them, she’d always remind me how healthy they were. Technically, what she said was 体にいい — “good for the […]
Unexpected
Discover unique cookie recipes with bold flavors, unexpected ingredients, and globally inspired combinations that turn ordinary cookies into something memorable.
Apricot Khmeli Suneli Butter Cookies: Warmly Spiced and Unexpected
Sweet apricot, warm spice, and a little curiosity—these cookies feature khmeli suneli, Georgia’s signature spice blend, often made with herbs, blue fenugreek, and yes, even marigold. This recipe wasn’t inspired by a single person, but by a moment of curiosity. A few years ago, I was trying to track down […]
BBQ in a Cookie? Stay With Me.
Some recipes come from tradition. Others come from curiosity. These BBQ passionfruit cookies came from a little bit of both. This one started with Isra from Tunisia, who answered the call to help choose my next flavor. She’s already inspired one Tunisian cookie (still coming!), but this time she flipped […]
Manchego Chocolate Chip Cookies – The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies You’ve Never Had
Recipe development takes time. It’s hard, occasionally frustrating work. But every now and then, when you’re aiming for one thing, you accidentally land on something brilliant. These cookies are exactly that kind of happy accident. I was deep in experiments with Manchego cheese, testing sugar cookie and shortbread bases that […]
Mango Chile Cookies: Where Tropical Sweetness Meets Chile Heat
Jameed Cookie Recipe: A Sweet and Savory Jordanian-Inspired Cookie
A Bright, Aromatic Twist on a Classic Holiday Favorite: Orange Juniper Sugar Cookies
Smelling these cookies is basically like shoving your face into an evergreen tree—in the best possible way. Which, honestly, feels exactly right for this time of year. Once you take a bite, the orange zest brightens things up while the juniper adds this piney, almost mysterious note that makes these […]
Savory-Sweet Za’atar Olive Oil Cookies for Hanukkah
From Cup to Cookie: Vietnamese Egg Coffee Cookies Inspired by Cà Phê Trứng
Vibrant, Spicy, & Totally Unique: Mango Passionfruit Fruit Chaat Crinkle Cookies
I adore this recipe for its vibrant, tropical flavors and the delightful kick of spiciness with every bite. They are thick, gooey, and absolutely scrumptious. More importantly, they bring back memories of Salaar and my first experience having people observing Ramadan living with my family. For those who may not […]
