tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post8991870272935295853..comments2024-03-08T06:00:44.143-05:00Comments on Playing with Flour: Italian almond star cookiesMonicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-17277735013099018452015-12-10T20:20:38.181-05:002015-12-10T20:20:38.181-05:00Yes, absolutely when it comes to almond paste...al...Yes, absolutely when it comes to almond paste...almost guaranteed to be good! And visually, a swirl of chocolate ganache just always draws me in...Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-59420949644929521592015-12-10T17:44:03.213-05:002015-12-10T17:44:03.213-05:00These cookies look gorgeous, Monica! Love the choc...These cookies look gorgeous, Monica! Love the chocolate center (: And anything with almond paste is always a winner in my book!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01333522129684354079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-85000882754474405072015-12-07T06:18:56.621-05:002015-12-07T06:18:56.621-05:00Thank you, Jasline. Happy Holidays!Thank you, Jasline. Happy Holidays!Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-33548857031071133862015-12-07T06:18:47.133-05:002015-12-07T06:18:47.133-05:00Thank you. I need to make a stop at the closest I...Thank you. I need to make a stop at the closest Italian bakery this season, too.Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-65681516184218597302015-12-07T06:18:30.418-05:002015-12-07T06:18:30.418-05:00Wouldn't that be a wonderful option for food b...Wouldn't that be a wonderful option for food blogs! : ) Thanks, Ritu!Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-58532066204565290682015-12-07T04:11:21.749-05:002015-12-07T04:11:21.749-05:00These cookies look so perfect for the festive seas...These cookies look so perfect for the festive season! Jasline @ Foodie Bakerhttp://foodiebaker.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-90029207238716118052015-12-07T02:42:52.157-05:002015-12-07T02:42:52.157-05:00love these cookies and we get them here at our loc...love these cookies and we get them here at our local bakery. You make them sound so easy....the clicks make it droolworthy<br />http://www.mumbaitomelbourne.com/food-and-health-blog-posts/goan-prawns-rawa-fry-kolmi-rawa-frySharvarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04156644803901852549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-85678481477480124532015-12-06T10:56:21.967-05:002015-12-06T10:56:21.967-05:00Perfect cookies Monica. I can't resist more. I...Perfect cookies Monica. I can't resist more. I wish I could grab a bite straight through the page. Yum Yum :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10771264516331242811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-5219410881334036232015-12-05T21:57:12.364-05:002015-12-05T21:57:12.364-05:00I love how Christmas time welcomes all sorts of co...I love how Christmas time welcomes all sorts of cookies - chewy, sandy, cakey, crispy, melty, whatever! Hope you are enjoying a few good ones. :)Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-67819005717627813232015-12-05T03:04:51.645-05:002015-12-05T03:04:51.645-05:00I love those cookies in the blue tin! I must give ...I love those cookies in the blue tin! I must give these a go because they sound like they were a complete hit!Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigellahttp://www.notquitenigella.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-38593048273703675692015-12-04T19:25:26.215-05:002015-12-04T19:25:26.215-05:00haha - I was telling my son about all the kind com...haha - I was telling my son about all the kind comments blogger friends have been making. Much appreciated! Happy cooking and baking this holiday season, Cheri!Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-75357880443476415912015-12-04T19:24:59.839-05:002015-12-04T19:24:59.839-05:00haha...thanks, Ash. He was into it...for a few mo...haha...thanks, Ash. He was into it...for a few moments. Piping is fun for everyone, I think! <br />I did really enjoy these butter cookies with the almond paste. My son wants more, for sure! <br />We are enjoying the unseasonably warm weather and I'm finishing up shopping so lots of time to savor the moments. You enjoy!Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-56285629873198694012015-12-04T19:23:49.474-05:002015-12-04T19:23:49.474-05:00Oh, you must have eaten so well growing up in your...Oh, you must have eaten so well growing up in your family!! Time to impress them with a homemade Italian style cookie platter this Christmas?? ; )Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-50394654440862073612015-12-04T19:23:21.109-05:002015-12-04T19:23:21.109-05:00Thanks, Tricia. The almond paste is not so much t...Thanks, Tricia. The almond paste is not so much that it turns them into macaroons but enough to make an impact on the texture. Hope you are enjoying the holiday season. I think I'm done shopping and have plenty of time to relax and bake. : )Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-79540550525804726042015-12-04T19:22:41.083-05:002015-12-04T19:22:41.083-05:00He just stepped in for a few seconds to do some fu...He just stepped in for a few seconds to do some fun piping work. It's good to get them involved even if only in a small, small way. : ) He is very good about helping me deliver goodness and doesn't mind sharing, most of the time. ; )Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-77264289823526714452015-12-04T19:21:53.588-05:002015-12-04T19:21:53.588-05:00The fellas were particularly just chowing down on ...The fellas were particularly just chowing down on these. I was surprised they were *that* popular. I love the flavor and texture too...almost don't want to admit it but I kind of like them plain, without any filling.Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-75660560814248058852015-12-04T19:21:09.261-05:002015-12-04T19:21:09.261-05:00Thanks so much. My son's piping had lovely li...Thanks so much. My son's piping had lovely little peaks on them but no matter, his were better than mine. : )Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-86656408039166843602015-12-04T19:20:43.208-05:002015-12-04T19:20:43.208-05:00I am always looking around for some new ideas, tho...I am always looking around for some new ideas, though my son likes the same sort of flavors on rotation. Your candied cherries sound perfect. I was very surprised when I first bought some one year to know they kept so long...then I realized! Hope you are having a great holiday season so far.Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-80464716467895773762015-12-04T15:45:28.098-05:002015-12-04T15:45:28.098-05:00Hi Monica, your son looks like a professional in t...Hi Monica, your son looks like a professional in the kitchen. Beautiful looking cookies, I love baking with almond paste, so delicious!Cheri Savory Spoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13886872345482030800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-42412980558193469012015-12-04T12:25:42.259-05:002015-12-04T12:25:42.259-05:00You have a wonderful person helping you, he looks ...You have a wonderful person helping you, he looks so into it. Full of concentration. So glad to see him.<br />This is a dream cookie Monica, a mix of butter cookies and almond ones, love love. These will vanish in any party for sure. They are gorgeous. Honestly, I love Italian style cookies, they are nuttier and buttery. So good. <br />I agree, T' is the season of cookies. I need to try these.<br />Happy Weekend my friend!<br />xoxoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02370921949266605002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-80158766591832781722015-12-04T09:38:21.869-05:002015-12-04T09:38:21.869-05:00Agreed! Cookies are definitely one of the best par...Agreed! Cookies are definitely one of the best parts about the holidays! I LOVE that you made these! We always always had these growing up (very Italian family) - I absolutely need to try making them myself - I think my family would go nuts!Ashley@CookNourishBlisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12298219194633361793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-24163980444615574762015-12-04T07:53:13.108-05:002015-12-04T07:53:13.108-05:00These are wonderful Monica. Love that your son he...These are wonderful Monica. Love that your son helped - he is a cutie! I just adore a good butter cookie and almond paste is a personal favorite - so these are for me! Love the colorful candy and the chocolate middles. So pretty - they are perfect. So many cookies, so little time! Have a great weekend.Tricia @ Saving room for desserthttp://www.savingdessert.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-43621969835232473892015-12-04T07:24:57.846-05:002015-12-04T07:24:57.846-05:00These cookies are perfect, Monica! So fun that you...These cookies are perfect, Monica! So fun that you made them with your son! He did an amazing job with the piping, they look gorgeous :) He definitely deserves extra cookies and bonus points for delivering them too! So festive and a must for any holiday season!Kellyhttp://lifemadesweeter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-63672263928243281342015-12-04T07:08:18.301-05:002015-12-04T07:08:18.301-05:00These cookies look beautiful! And I am sure it is ...These cookies look beautiful! And I am sure it is impossible to have enough of them :DMedeja- CranberryJamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03443935521811548759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-91528559177010521872015-12-04T06:26:49.243-05:002015-12-04T06:26:49.243-05:00Love to see a cute little chef here! :) And these ...Love to see a cute little chef here! :) And these star cookies look droolicious, Monica. The piping is perfect. Love love these. Can't wait to give them a try.Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchenhttp://www.mygingergarlickitchen.com/noreply@blogger.com