Author Archives: umpleby

Day 14 The Hazelnut Linzer  The Return of the King.  This cookie is so good that is has its own entry on our Holiday Menu.  It’s a shortbread drop cookie that contains ground hazelnuts and then rolled in a ball … Continue reading →

Day 12 The Chocolate Crinkle  As you probably expected, there are going to be a fair number of chocolate based cookies in the 24 day count.    Today’s Holiday classic is no exception.   They are made with the basic … Continue reading →

Day 11 The Plum Almond Drop  Unlike a plum pudding this almond drop cookie actually contains plum in the form of  preserves spooned in the middle.  When I baked them they flattened out a bit more than I would have … Continue reading →