Page 169 - Classic Cookies with Modern Twists

C ookies are beloved through out the year, but making, giving,

and eating cookies during the holidays evokes the essence of

childhood for many of us. When I was young, my father made
biscotti each year for Christmas. They were just like the biscotti

you’d find in an old-school Italian bakery in Brooklyn: crunchy with

a fine crumb and plenty of anise flavor. Hi s holiday version called
for dividing the dough in three, and incorporating red and green

food coloring into two of the pieces. When they combined to form

a log, each slice had a bit of festive color. We laugh about that
now, and wonder how they tasted. It’s not really about that

though ; it’s about how these special cookies make us feel.