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Back in 2004, I was working at Southern Living magazine in Birmingham, AL. When I needed a toffee recipe for a story I was working on, I looked to no other than my grandmother, Mildred Hayward. Hers, of course, contained butter but I just tried it with dairy-free margarine and you'd never know the difference. This is perfect anytime of the year but especially at the holidays.
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When it comes to Christmas cookies my family tends to stick to some tried-and-true recipes we make every year. Every few years mom would slip a new cookie or two into our traditional mix of cookies. One year this little cherry number was added. While not a hit with dad, who thinks Chocolate Pinwheels and Chocolate Chip Cookies should be the only cookies made, their not-too-sweet flavor and bright color are a nice addition to any cookie tray.
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In the baking world, Christmas cookies tend to have Type A personalities; pushy, demanding attention, rigidly organized and highly status conscious. So every once in a while it’s nice to see a cookie with a Type B personality. These Sesame Seed Cookies are very tender with a cake-like texture that's subtle and simply flavored.
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Munich + Christmas = Christkindlmarkt (Christmas Markets)
Christkindlmarkt + cold weather = Glühwein
Glühwein + brandy = Glühwein Cordial
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