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Autumn Cookie

Hermit Cookies

Hermit Cookies
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Autumn Cookie

Hermit Cookies

Most versions of this old-fashioned cookie bake up rock-hard and overly spiced. Our recipe revives this New England specialty to what it should be: soft and chewy, with a perfect balance of sugar and spice.
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Equipment Review

Are gold-colored muffin tins the new gold standard?

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Taste Test

The right chocolate can make a dessert flawless, rather than a flop.

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How To

How to Substitute Leaveners

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How To

How to Substitute Leaveners

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