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White Christmas Coconut Pie

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A pie with a creamy white coconut filling and toasted coconut top.

Bring a little of the winter season inside with the White Christmas Coconut Pie. This twist on a classic dessert features a flaky pie crust and a luscious coconut filling with a light and airy meringue. The combination of this creamy center along with a homemade whipped cream and toasted coconut on top creates a truly irresistible treat. Imagine eating a slice of this pie as you sit beside the fire and watch the snow fall down on Christmas Eve.

A pie with a white coconut filling and toasted coconut on top sits underneath a window that has a candle in it.

Is Meringue Hard to Make?

This pie recipe uses a homemade meringue recipe that folds into the coconut filling. Normally, meringue is thought of as hard to make. But, if you have patience and keep an eye on your mixing, it’ll turn out perfectly. For our meringue we use egg whites, cream of tartar, and sugar. These ingredients help speed up the process and create stiffer peaks that hold together better. Another tip we suggest is to start whipping the ingredients on low to gradually incorporate air before speeding up. With all these tips, you’ll be making a meringue worthy of praise in no time.

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A pie with a creamy white coconut filling and toasted coconut top.

White Christmas Coconut Pie


  • Author: The Gooderham Family Kitchen

Description

White as winter snow and packed with a coconut filling.


Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp gelatin
  • ¼ cup cold water
  • ½ cup sugar,
  • 4 tbsp all-purpose Flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • ¾ tsp vanilla
  • ¼ tsp almond extract
  • ½ cup whipping cream, whipped until stiff
  • 3 egg whites
  • ¼ tsp cream of tartar
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 cup moist shredded coconut, more for toasting
  • Store-bought pie crust


Instructions

For the Pastry Shell:

  1. Choose your favorite store-bought pie crust. Bake according to instructions and let cool.

For the Filling:

  1. In a clean bowl, whip together egg whites, cream of tartar, and sugar until stiff peaks form. Set aside in cool place.
  2. In another clean mixing bowl, whip cream until stiff and carefully fold into mixture. Refrigerate.
  3. Toast a few tablespoons of shredded coconut and set aside to cool.
  4. Soften 1 tbsp gelatin in ¼ cup cold water
  5. In a saucepan, stir together sugar, flour, salt, and milk.
  6. Stir over low heat until it boils for one minute.
  7. Remove from heat and add softened gelatin. Stir until dissolved.
  8. Let cool. When partially set, beat with a rotary beater until smooth.
  9. Add vanilla and almond extract and beat until just combined.
  10. Fold in 1 cup of moist shredded coconut.
  11. Carefully fold whipped cream into mixture.
  12. Carefully fold meringue into mixture.

To Assemble:

  1. Spoon mixture into pie shell.
  2. Chill about two hours until set and serve cold.
  3. Garnish with toasted coconut.

Recipe from the Gooderham Family Kitchen / Photography by Katie Long

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Must-See Shows at New York Museums This Fall

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Three Alvin Ailey dancers in front of a work of art at the Whitney, a New York museum
Photo courtesy of the Whitney Museum of American Art

If you’re planning to be in Manhattan this autumn, there are several blockbuster shows at New York museums you should put on your list. And—even if you weren’t planning a trip—perhaps you’d like to reconsider!

Must-See Museum Shows in New York This Fall

Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist and All That It Implies / Brooklyn Museum 

Until January 19, 2025

The more than 200 works in this landmark show serves to celebrate the Black woman artist Elizabeth Catlett (1915-2012), who has previously not received the attention she deserves. Both prolific as an artist and deeply political, Catlett shined a light on racial violence and class inequality, often using her artworks as a record of and mouthpiece for her activism. Although she was born in the States, she moved to Mexico in the 40s, and used her work to show the world the plight of Black and Mexican women.

Steve McQueen / Dia Chelsea

Until January, 2025

Filmmaker Steve McQueen (12 Years a Slave, Occupied City, and Blitz) does more than simply make movies. He has, for over 30 years, explored the many possibilities of film and what it can achieve. The common theme is power relations, and he looks at what it means to live within and outside of (or even opposed to) hierarchical structures. The show at Dia Chelsea brings together three works about the African diaspora, including Sunshine State, which involves the artist’s father and an examination of racial stereotypes and identity.

Edges of Ailey / Whitney Museum of American Art

Until February 9, 2025

Choreographer Alvin Ailey’s full legacy—his life, his choreography, his influences—gets an extravagant treatment. The exhibition includes archival materials, artwork, live music and dance, photographs, and more. There is an immersive component on the fifth floor, and a series of performances in the theatre on the third floor. Rarely-displayed items include notebooks, performance footage, drawings, poems, programs, and interviews. (A montage of Ailey’s dances will also be shown on loop.) Artists whose work is included in the exhibition include Jean-Michel Basquiat, Faith Ringgold, Kara Walker, and Rashid Johnson.

Bella da Costa Greene: A Librarian’s Legacy / The Morgan Library

October 25, 2024-May 4, 2025

The Morgan Library and Museum, one of New York’s most fascinating repositories of historical artifacts, turns 100 in 2024. As part of its celebration, it is presenting an exhibition celebrating its first director, Belle da Costa Greene, who helped bring together the uncommonly great collection of books and manuscripts, first for the private library of the namesake (J. Pierpont Morgan), and transformed his holdings into a public institution in 1924. The exhibition follows Greene’s own story and her career, illustrated by rare books, medieval manuscripts, and related ephemera.

Story by Stephen Treffinger / Photo courtesy of the Whitney Museum of American Art

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Kimchi Fried Rice

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Kimchi Fried Rice served in a round brown bowl alongside forks and spoons

When we asked for a Meatless Monday recipe to share with TABLE readers, our friends at Nak Won Garden, Yang-Suk Biondi and Christina Biondi, answered with this wonderful Kimchi Fried Rice. Their answer came with a proviso. “The great thing about this recipe is that you can add any meat that is leftover in your fridge. Bacon, ham or spam (yes spam) or generally any pork product are great additions to this dish.” But…it’s good with only veggies as described below, too!

Some Tips for Making Kimchi Fried Rice

You should be sure the kimchi is well-fermented so its flavor doesn’t get lost in the other ingredients. If you’re up for an extra challenge, making your own kimchi and fermenting it to your desired flavor is easier than you might think! But, if you are one of the people that rolls your eyes when you see what you think is an easy recipe adds five days for fermentation to the cook time, no sweat. Fried rice is a tried and true easy weeknight dinner, that’s also great because you can use leftovers for it. Freshly cooked rice can be too sticky. Day-old rice, which has dried out a bit, works best for frying.

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Kimchi Fried Rice


  • Author: Nak Won Garden

Description

An easy, fun Meatless Monday dish.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups of fermented kimchi with its juices, finely chopped
  • Vegetable bullion (or beef or chicken, if you choose)
  • 2 cloves of garlic puréed or finely chopped
  • ½ tsp of soy
  • 1 tsp of toasted sesame oil
  • 2 eggs fried or scrambled depending on preference
  • ¼ cup onion finely diced
  • ¼ cup of any veggies in your fridge finely diced
  • Scallion and toasted sesame for garnish to taste


Instructions

  1. In a non-stick skillet add kimchi, veggies,  onion and garlic on medium heat sauté until all ingredients are fragrant and onions are translucent.
  2. Add rice and seasonings (bullion, soy and sesame oil) and stir constantly with a spatula to break up the rice coat each grain with seasoning, and add salt to taste if needed.
  3. Create a well-add scrambled egg if desired and stir constantly until it is incorporated.
  4. Serve hot and add a fried egg if desired.
  5. Garnish sesame seeds and scallions to taste

Photography by Dave Bryce
Styling by Rafe Vencio
Napkins by Kim Seybert
Glasses by Esteban Prieto
Bowl by Alisher Rakhimov

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Maqluba (Makloubeh) with Lamb Meatballs

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Maqluba (Makloubeh) with Lamb Meatballs served in a skillet, two plates, a fork & a spoon, and some herbs

Winter fare in the Middle East, like this maqluba, leans into meats infused with a rich array of spices. This recipe for Middle Eastern-style meatballs served with rice will delight your taste buds with the interplay of lamb, garlic, cinnamon, cardamom, and more. The dish is cooked in layers for a warm, earthy, comforting experience. Garnishes of yogurt, lime and cilantro put a bit of summer on your tongue, even as the deeply cooked spices warm your winter-weary bones. 

About Maqluba

The word maqluba means “upside down” in Arabic because of the technique of flipping the dish upside down onto a serving platter after cooking. This hearty dish is most popular in Palestine, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, and Iraq. The very first time maqluba appeared was all the way back in the 13th century, in a cookbook entitled The Book of Dishes by a cookbook writer during the Abbasid Caliphate. The technique of the original recipe is still around today, and by making it, you make a piece of culinary history!

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Maqluba (Makloubeh) with Lamb Meatballs served in a skillet, two plates, a fork & a spoon, and some herbs

Maqluba (Makloubeh) with Lamb Meatballs


  • Author: Rafe Vencio

Description

A savory delicacy.


Ingredients

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For the Lamb Meatballs:

  • 2 lb ground lamb
  • 1 whole egg, beaten
  • 1/4 cup panko or any breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp lamb seasoning or shawarma seasoning
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • Pinch fresh black pepper

For the Maqluba:

  • 34 tbsp oil + more for pan-frying
  • 1 medium eggplant, peeled and sliced into ½-inch half-mons
  • 1 small bag baby yellow potatoes peeled or unpeeled cut in half
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 4 bay leaves, fresh or dried
  • 4 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 tbsp whole green cardamom pods
  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 1 jar roasted red peppers, slice ½-inch
  • 3 cups vegetable or meat stock
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
  • Sour cream or yogurt, cilantro, and fresh lime wedges for garnish


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375  degrees.
  2. Prepare the meatballs ahead by combining all ingredients and divide evenly into 4 balls; set aside or keep in the refrigerator overnight. 
  3. Heat the pan and sauté eggplant until browned on both sides; set aside. 
  4. Cook the potatoes next until they are evenly browned and set aside. Sear meatballs until lightly browned and set aside.
  5. Sauté the garlic until fragrant and lightly browned, about 2-3 minutes. Add the shallot and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Add whole spices and lightly toast with the basmati rice for about 3-4 minutes.
  6. Add all the roasted red peppers into the rice and place meatballs spaced evenly; add the stock and cook with the lid open or vented foil for 18 minutes. The dish can be turned out of the pan or served as is, finished with slivered almonds and garnishes. 

Story, Recipe, and Styling by Rafe Vencio / Photography by Dave Bryce

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Wintertime Rice and Beans

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Wintertime Rice and Beans served in a steel bowl

A bowl of rice and beans is the center of many dinner tables around the world. The addition of warming Vindaloo curry powder and two kinds of beans, the classic black bean and one of our favorites, the adzuki bean, makes this particular bowl of rice and beans a flavorful addition to your table here at home.

What are Adzuki Beans? 

Adzuki beans are red beans commonly used in East Asian cuisine that have a sweet, nutty flavor and can be used in both savory and sweet dishes. You might recognize them from sweets like mochi or ice cream flavors at Japanese, Korean, and Chinese dessert places. But in this recipe, we use them in a rice and beans mixture for their nutrition value. One of the things people love about adzuki beans is that they can aid in weight loss due to the fact that they increase feelings of fullness.  They also can improve heart health, lower the risk of diabetes, and even may help lower cancer cells.

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Wintertime Rice and Beans served in a steel bowl

Wintertime Rice and Beans


  • Author: Rafe Vencio

Description

A perfect recipe for cold weather.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup dry white rice, cooked according to package directions
  • 1 can organic adzuki beans, drained
  • 1 can black beans, drained
  • 1 tbsp Vindaloo curry spice, found in specialty grocery stores
  • 4 pieces star anise, or close if using broken pieces
  • Pinch saffron
  • Dill or cilantro for garnish


Instructions

  1. Cook the rice according to package directions, adding all ingredients except beans to the water and stirring well to combine.
  2. After rice is cooked, mixed in the beans until well incorporated. Warm on low heat until beans are same temperature as rice. Garnish with dill or cilantro.

Recipe and Styling by Rafael Vencio
Photography by Dave Bryce

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Sautéed Endive with Appelstroop and Five Spices

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Sautéed Endive with Appelstroop and Five Spices served in a white ceramic plate with small bowls on the side

You can cook with appelstroop, spread it on toast, or drizzle it on pancakes and desserts. The syrup has a very rich taste, not as sweet as you’d expect. Dutch locals know what to eat it with: a cheese sandwich, sausages, and as an ingredient in marinades, stews and desserts. Writer Marian Flint and recipe genius Ingmar Niezen bring us some fresh ideas for this very traditional syrup. Find a jar of real Dutch appelstroop online and try this delicious dish.

What is Appelstroop?

The Dutch province of Limburg is famous for its appelstroop, a dark brown syrup made of apples, pears, and nothing else. Though people often translate it as “apple butter,” its consistency bears no resemblance to American apple butter. The natural sugar from the fruit gives it a unique sweetness, and its fruity tang and liquid nature make it wonderful to cook with.

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Sautéed Endive with Appelstroop and Five Spices served in a white ceramic plate with small bowls on the side

Sautéed Endive with Appelstroop and Five Spices


  • Author: Ingmar Niezen

Description

A delightful Dutch recipe using appelstroop from Limburg province.


Ingredients

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  • 2 oz lamb’s (mache) lettuce
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp each: mustard seeds, caraway seeds, coriander seeds, fennel seeds, black pepper
  • 4 heads endive
  • 1 oz butter
  • 3 tbsp Apple Pear Syrup
  • 1 oz pistachio nuts, roasted and chopped


Instructions

  1. Wash and dry the lettuce. Mix the oil and vinegar with some pepper and salt. Set aside.
  2. Crush all the seeds in a mortar. Cut the endive lengthwise in 4 parts. Melt the butter in a large frying pan and sauté the endive on medium-high to high heat with the seeds for 4 to 5 minutes.
  3. When they are almost done, add the syrup and 2 tbsp water. Keep on sautéing and moving them around on a high heat so that it’s all covered with a shiny coating.
  4. Mix the lettuce with the dressing. Serve on a plate, adding the pistachio nuts and some extra syrup sauce that’s left in the pan.
  5. Goes well with (not so Dutch) cold sake.

Story and Prop Styling by Marian Flint / Photography by Maarten Vanderwal / Recipe and Food Styling by Ingmar Niezen

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Chicken in Mustard and Appelstroop

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Chicken in Mustard and Appelstroop served in a skillet with a fork

At one time, every town in the Dutch and Belgian region of Limburg had its own master appelstroop-maker. Sometimes even more than one. Making the syrup was a way of preserving the fruit into a food that would sustain families through the long winter to come. This syrup-making tradition largely disappeared when factories took over and used sugar beets as their main resource. Fortunately, there are a few appelstroop makers left who still embrace the traditional way of cooking syrup. Buy your own online for this recipe and enjoy.

Why Pair Chicken, Mustard, and Appelstroop?

Pairing appelstroop with chicken and mustard creates a unique and satisfying contrast of flavors. The sweetness of the appelstroop complements the savory, rich taste of the chicken, while the mustard adds a tangy kick that enhances the overall dish. This combination can elevate the meal by balancing sweetness, acidity, and umami, making for a more complex and satisfying flavor profile.

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Chicken in Mustard and Appelstroop served in a skillet with a fork

Chicken in Mustard and Appelstroop


  • Author: Ingmar Niezen

Description

Appelstroop adds an extra bit of umami to this recipe.


Ingredients

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  • 3 tbsp grainy mustard
  • 3 tbsp Apple Pear Syrup
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 red chili pepper, diced
  • 2 tbsp sage, chopped
  • lb chicken parts
  • 2 red onions, cut lengthwise in eighths
  • 2 pears, peeled and cut lengthwise in eighths
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix mustard, syrup, chili pepper, half of the sage leaves and olive oil. Set aside.
  2. Place the chicken in a large baking dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss the onion and pear with the lemon juice and place with the chicken.
  3. Pour over the mixture and remaining sage leaves.
  4. Roast the chicken for about 50 minutes until golden brown and done.

Story and Prop Styling by Marian Flint / Photography by Maarten Vanderwal / Recipe and Food Styling by Ingmar Niezen

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Hermit Cups (Lemon Curd Cookie Cups)

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On a brown plate sits little cookie cups with a swirl of icing and cinnamon on top of them.

These Hermit Cups get their name from the spiral swirl of mascarpone icing on top of Lemon Curd Cookie Cups. They come in bite size shapes that mix components of sweet, sour, and a bit of cinnamon spice for the perfect taste in a cookie. The best part is the simple ingredients we use in these cookie cups means you can make this recipe throughout the whole year, not just during the holidays. You could even experiment with different types of curds like cherry or strawberry curd for the summertime.

A person picks up a cookie cup from a plate of cookie cups decorated with a swirl of icing.

Tips for Perfecting a Lemon Curd

To create a velvety smooth and tangy lemon curd you have to start with fresh, juicy lemons. Zest the lemons to capture their bright citrus flavor and then squeeze the juice to add acidity. For an extra burst of flavor you can even add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or a splash of orange liqueur to your lemon curd. When you go to cook the curd, make sure it’s over low heat. You’ll have to stir continuously until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Lastly, let the curd cool slightly before transferring it to a jar and refrigerating, trust us you’ll want to keep the additional curd.

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Hermit Cups (Lemon Curd Cookie Cups)


  • Author: Alexander Murph
  • Yield: 3 1/2 dozen 1x

Description

These creative little cups holds a whole lot of flavor.


Ingredients

Scale

For the Cookie Cups:

  • ¼ lb (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar 
  • 1 extra-large egg, at room temperature 
  • ¼ cup molasses 
  • 2 cups plus 2 tbsp all-purpose flour 
  • 2 tsp baking soda 
  • 2 tsp ground ginger 
  • 1½ tsp ground cinnamon 
  • 1½ tsp ground cloves 
  • ½ tsp salt 
  • 1/3 cup golden raisins (minced) 
  • 1/3 cup crystallized ginger (not in syrup, minced) 
  • Spiced rum, such as Captain Morgan

For the Lemon Curd:

  • 4 large egg yolks 
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar 
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest 
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 
  • 1/8 tsp salt 
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened, cut into small pieces 

For the Mascarpone Icing:

  • 2 cups heavy cream 
  • 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 
  • 8 oz mascarpone cheese, at room temperature 
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 


Instructions

For the Cookie Cups:

  1. With a stand mixer, cream together the brown sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add the egg, scraping down the bowl every so often. Mix in the molasses.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. With your mixer on low, add these dry ingredients into the butter mixture in thirds, scraping down the bowl in between each addition. Mix in the raisins and crystallized ginger until just combined. Cover the mixture with plastic wrap and put in the refrigerator.
  3. The dough should chill for at least an hour, but you can also let it chill for up to 24 hours.
  4. When you’re ready, preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  5. Grease a mini muffin pan, and measure out PRECISELY a 1 tablespoon ball of dough for each bin. This dough dries out and/or collapses very easily in the oven, so be careful to measure out the precise amount.
  6. Press down in the center of each ball with your thumb, making a little cup with it. Do not push the sides all the way to the edge of the bin; just make a thumb-sized imprint in the center.
  7. Bake in the center rack for 10 minutes. Again, be careful with how long you cook these, since you don’t want the dough to crisp too much.
  8. Let the cups cool in the pan for a few minutes, then move them to a wire rack. While they’re still warm, poke the centers of the cups with a toothpick about four times each, and pour 1/2 teaspoon of rum into each cup.
  9. Let cool completely on the racks, then cover and move the cups to the refrigerator.

For the Lemon Curd:

  1. Fill the bottom of a double boiler with water and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer.
  2. Whisk the yolks, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt in the top of the boiler constantly as eggs cook. Whisk until curd thickens, about 10 minutes.
  3. Remove the curd mixture from the heat and whisk in the cut butter until it is entirely incorporated.
  4. Place the curd in a jar and cover it. Let cool completely in the refrigerator.
  5. Directly before you’re ready to use it, press the curd through a fine mesh sieve.

For the Mascarpone Icing:

  1. In a large, chilled mixer bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until you get soft peaks. 
  2. Add in the mascarpone cheese and mix until hard peaks. 

To Assemble:

  1. Place a small dollop of lemon curd in each of the cups. This curd recipe is precisely enough to fit every cup.
  2. Pipe some mascarpone icing on top of each cup with the curd.
  3. Dust the top with cinnamon.

Recipe by Alexander Murph / Styling by Julia Platt Leonard / Photography by Tira Howard

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Biscochitos

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A grey platter full of flower shaped Biscochitos with cinnamon sticks sitting about the plate.

If you haven’t had Biscochitos, the state cookie of New Mexico, then you’ve been missing out on big flavor in a small, crunchy package. These cookies land somewhere between a shortbread and sugar cookie but with hints of anise and cinnamon. The use of lard in this recipe makes sure the texture of these cookies are buttery and crumbly. For our biscochitos, we use a scalloped cookie cutter to achieve a flower shape and a Zia stamp to decorate the tops. But, you can leave the cookie shape up to your creativity and go with something more classic like circles or stars.

A pile of flower-shaped biscochitos are arranged in a circular shape.

Why Are We Using Wine in a Cookie Recipe?

You may be wondering, why on Earth would you use wine in a sweet cookie recipe? Sweet table wine is actually a popular ingredient in biscochitos because it adds a subtle sweetness and a touch of complexity to the flavor. The wine also helps to moisten the dough, resulting in a tender and crumbly texture that you won’t receive otherwise. The sweetness of the wine also complements the other ingredients in the biscochitos, such as sugar, anise, and cinnamon, creating a harmonious and satisfying flavor profile.

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Biscochitos


  • Author: Celina Grife
  • Yield: 4 dozen+ 1x

Description

You cannot go wrong with these beautiful anise cookies.


Ingredients

Scale

For the Cookies:

  • 6 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 lb lard
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp anise seeds
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup sweet table wine

For the Topping:

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon


Instructions

  1. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl. In a stand mixer, cream together the lard, sugar, and anise seeds on medium speed. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until light and fluffy. Add the eggs to the creamed mixture, followed by the wine. Beat in the flour mixture, in a couple of additions, until a stiff dough forms. If the dough won’t hold together, add a bit more wine. 
  2. Cover the dough and refrigerate it overnight. 
  3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cover a pair of baking sheets with parchment. 
  4. Remove the dough from the refrigerator and let stand until it is soft enough to roll. Divide the dough into quarters. Roll out each portion to about 1/16-1/8 inch in thickness. Cut with a 3-inch scalloped cookie cutter and place on baking sheets. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until bottoms of cookies are golden brown.  
  5. Meanwhile, mix the sugar and cinnamon topping in a small bowl. Drop the warm cookies gently in the cinnamon sugar and set aside to cool.  

Recipe by Celina Grife / Styling by Julia Platt Leonard / Photography by Tira Howard

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Peppermint Crisp Sugar Cookies

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Two baking trays hold a few brownish sugar cookies with peppermint topping.

When celebrating the holidays, peppermint is bound to pop-up, especially in cookies. Make the most of this staple ingredient with our Peppermint Crisp Sugar Cookies to celebrate the cold of the winter season in a joyful way. You’ll start with a sugar cookie base before adding in a crispy, peppermint candy filling. Just don’t forget to leave out a few of these delights beside a glass of cold milk for Santa Claus!

A stack of peppermint crisp sugar cookies with pieces of chocolate on top.

What is Turbinado Sugar? 

You’re probably used to seeing granulated and brown sugar in recipes but turbinado sugar may be something new to you. Thankfully, this type of sugar is not as complicated as it sounds. Turbinado sugar is a type of raw sugar that has undergone a minimal refining process. Think Sugar in the Raw. It retains a golden color and a slightly grainy texture compared to refined white sugar. Its very subtle molasses flavor makes it a great ingredient in our Peppermint Crisp Sugar Cookies for its unique flavor and visual appeal. Though, you can also use it as a natural sweetener in drinks like tea and coffee, which is where you’ll probably see this sugar most.

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Peppermint Crisp Sugar Cookies


  • Author: Nicole Appels
  • Yield: 18 cookies 1x

Description

These sugar cookies combine the best parts of winter in a bite-sized portion.


Ingredients

Scale

For the Cookies:

  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • Tennis biscuits, about one 7 1/2 oz (200 g) box
  • Turbinado sugar

For the Peppermint Crisp Filling:

  • 500 ml heavy cream
  • 395 g dulce de leche
  • 3 peppermint crisp candy bars, chopped fine
  • Additional peppermint crisp candy bars, chopped


Instructions

For the Cookies: 

  1. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. 
  2. Cream together the sugar and butter with a stand or handheld mixer until pale in color and light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and the lemon juice. 
  3. Add the dry ingredients to the butter-sugar mixture slowly, continuing to beat, just until combined.  
  4. Scoop the dough into balls with a small ice cream scoop, and place on a tray or baking sheet. Refrigerate the balls of dough for at least 1 hour. 
  5. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Line a pair of baking sheets with parchment paper. 
  6. Arrange about 9 tennis biscuits, side-by-side on each baking sheet. Roll cookie dough balls in the turbinado sugar and top each tennis biscuit with a ball.  
  7. Bake for 15 to 16 minutes, rotating the baking sheets halfway through the baking time. Then let cookies cool to room temperature. 

For the Peppermint Crisp Filling:

  1. Whip the cream in a large mixing bowl until soft peaks form. Add the dulce de leche and beat it in. Fold in the candy bar pieces. 
  2. Spoon the filling into a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe the filling in a circular pattern around the top of each cookie. Sprinkle with additional chopped candy bar pieces over the top of each and serve. 

Other Sugar Cookies

Iced Sugar Cookies

Crackly Sugar Cookies

Recipe by Nicole Appels / Styling by Julia Platt Leonard / Photography by Tira Howard

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