cake cookie

Fig Newtons
Fig Newtons (now called simply Newtons) are love-it-or-hate-it kind of cookies. Seriously, people are very divided about this fig-focused sweet treat, but I love them. Fig Newtons, and Chips Ahoy chocolate chip cookies, have become synonymous with being a kid in the 70s/80’s. Nabisco Fig Newtons in my paper bag lunch, alongside my ham and […]

Coconut Madeleines
Madeleine is the name of my niece whom I adore. It is also the name of one of my favorite French sweet treats. By definition, a Madeleine (or petite Madeleine) is a traditional small cake from the northeast region of France. Often referred to as a cookie in the United States, Madeleines are very small […]