This time of year is a great time to experiment with baking, and what better place to start than with the time tested family favorites. My mother-in-law first introduced me to pizzelle cookies at my engagement party 9 years ago, and they are one of my favorite cookies, and I always look forward to having them at Christmas. They are a wonderful light cookie that is a perfect accompaniament to an afternoon cup of tea or coffee. Classic Pizzelle Cookie http://www.saucyplate.com/Recipes/464.aspx
Another family favorite is my mother's recipe for cheesecake cookies. She got the recipe from a good friend back in 1982 and it has always been one of my favorites. You also rarely see them on a plate of cookies, so it is a unique item to bring to a party. This year I altered the recipe to make them a little more festive. I added crushed candy canes and melted white chocolate to make a new family favorite for my two boys: White Chocolate and Peppermint Cheesecake Bars http://www.saucyplate.com/Recipes/463.aspx
