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The 2024 Chocolate Chip Cookie Project

The 2024 Chocolate Chip Cookie Project

Almost four years ago we published the first Chocolate Chip Cookie Project, a baking project undertaken during the height of the pandemic. The clear winner in 2020 was the Double Tree Signature Cookie. As 2023 closed out we noticed several articles touting the best...

Supersized, Super-Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

Supersized, Super-Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

At the end of 2023, King Arthur Baking Company announced its recipe of the year. The Supersized, Super-Soft Chocolate Chip Cookie inspired us to hold another Chocolate Chip Cookie Challenge. It's described as a "big, ultra-buttery cookie — full of deep caramel notes."...

Anthony’s Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies

Anthony’s Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies

This recipe comes from Anthony Underwood, a culinary producer and freelance culinary media consultant. After years of experimenting he came up with a cookie that incorporates all the favorite aspects of the recipes he tested. And even with the modifications we made...

The Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies

The Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies

This cookie from Saveur was the winner of our taste-off. It's no wonder Eater included it in its list of best cookie recipes. This recipe, based on Levain Bakery's cookies, produces big, soft, sharable cookies (that some tasters chose to keep all to themselves). What...

BA’s Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

BA’s Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

Thanks to BA's food director, Chris Morocco, nearly 30 batches of cookies went into creating this cookie. This recipe produces a thinner, chewy cookie with deep toasty notes from browned butter. This cookie landed right in the middle for our tasters but that doesn't...

The Food Lab’s Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies

The Food Lab’s Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies

For our tasters who preferred thinner cookies, this cookie was the winner. Not only did they appreciate the thinness, they also liked the sprinkling of finishing salt which enhanced the flavor of the cookies. This cookie came in second overall. To be clear, these...

Pecan Butterscotch Biscotti

Pecan Butterscotch Biscotti

Over the years my sister has made many different types of biscotti to the delight of friends and co-workers. As this Sunday, September 29th is National Biscotti Day, I wanted to share one of her favorites. This biscotti is filled with crunchy chopped pecans and creamy...

No-Churn Cereal Milk Ice Cream

No-Churn Cereal Milk Ice Cream

When I was a kid, on the rare occasions that I was allowed sugary cereal for breakfast, the best part was always the super sweet cereal milk at the bottom of the bowl. Christina Tosi and Milk Bar took this magical elixir and turned into soft serve ice cream, panna...

Biscoff Icebox Cake

Biscoff Icebox Cake

Icebox cakes are perfect for the summer. There's no need for the oven or even the stove. You assemble everything the night before and let the cake do its magic in the refrigerator overnight. When you're ready to serve, it requires just a few finishing touches. The...

Candy Shoppe No-Churn Ice Cream

Candy Shoppe No-Churn Ice Cream

National Ice Cream Day was this earlier this week on July 21st but why limit ourselves to one day to celebrate this delicious frozen treat. This latest no-churn recipe is inspired by The Great Candycopia ice cream from Salt & Straw. No "food" waste One might argue...

Jacques Pépin’s Coffee Panna Cotta

Jacques Pépin’s Coffee Panna Cotta

Are you looking for a simple but stunning summer dessert that requires little to no cooking? If so, this light, not-too-sweet, coffee panna cotta from Jacques Pépin is for you. It is easy to pull together and can be made in advance. Easy dessert for summer...

Chocolate Yum

Chocolate Yum

I love a good potluck dessert. You know, the ones made in a 9" x 13" pan that aren't fancy or fussy, and that everyone loves. This is one of those desserts. It's called Chocolate Yum for a reason. You may know this as Chocolate Delight or Cream Cheese Delight, but...

Ube Swirl Cheesecake Bars

Ube Swirl Cheesecake Bars

Cheesecake bars are a less fussy, much easier version of a classic cheesecake. Their portability make them perfect for parties, potlucks, and other events. Adding an ube swirl gives these cheesecake bars a little something extra in flavor and a lot of drama. Why...

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

Every once in awhile you get a recipe that is the food equivalent of a mic drop. This is one of those recipes. When I brought them to the office for a taste test, it was just a sea of happy faces and I knew there was nothing we needed to change. Inspiration As much as...

Candy Shoppe Krispie Treats

Candy Shoppe Krispie Treats

Ever wonder what to do with all those leftover Easter chocolates? Yeah, me neither. But just in case the Easter bunny has been especially generous, why not take your Rice Krispie treats to the next level with some chocolaty mix-ins. Which candies work well For this...

Lemon Ginger Parfaits

Lemon Ginger Parfaits

I love the combination of lemon and ginger - whether it's in a comforting tea or in these cute desserts. These parfaits are easy to whip together using store-bought ginger cookies, instant lemon pudding zhushed up with crystalized ginger, and freshly whipped cream. No...