Cookies

Your New Favorite Holiday Cookie is Here Hey friends, Jackson from Food Meld here. Let’s talk about that magical moment during the holidays. You know the one. The house smells like heaven, there’s a chill in the air outside, but inside, it’s all warm ovens and even warmer hearts. The cookie platter is the centerpiece of it all, right? It’s where memories are made, where family recipes get their moment to shine, and where we all sneak just one more treat when we think no one is looking. But sometimes, you want to shake things up. You want a cookie … Learn more

Your New Favorite Holiday Cookie Is Here (And It’s a Showstopper!) Hey friends, Jackson from Food Meld here! Is there anything better than the smell of cookies baking in the oven during the holidays? It’s pure magic. But let’s be real—sometimes, our cookie trays can get a little… predictable. Sugar cookies, chocolate chip, maybe a gingerbread man if we’re feeling fancy. They’re all delicious, but this year, I’m challenging you to level up. I’m talking about a cookie that doesn’t just taste incredible but looks like a total work of art. Enter the Candy Cane Swirl Pinwheel Cookie. These little … Learn more

Buttery Raspberry Crumble Cookies: Your New Favorite Bite of Bliss Hey friends, Jackson from Food Meld here! Let’s get real for a second. Is there anything better than that moment you bite into a cookie and it’s just… pure magic? The kind that makes you close your eyes, do a little happy dance, and immediately wonder if you can justify eating three more. I live for those moments in the kitchen, and today, I’m handing you the golden ticket to one of my all-time favorites. We’re talking about my Buttery Raspberry Crumble Cookies. Imagine the most tender, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread you’ve … Learn more

Grinch Heart Sugar Cookies: The Ultimate Whoville Treat! Hey friends, Jackson from Food Meld here! Is there anything better than that moment in the kitchen when a simple recipe just clicks? You know the one—when the butter and sugar cream up into a cloud of perfection, when the scent of vanilla and baking cookies fills the air, and you just know you’re about to create something magical. That’s the exact feeling I get every single time I whip up a batch of these Grinch Heart Sugar Cookies. We’re talking about the softest, chewiest, most buttery sugar cookies you’ve ever sunk … Learn more

Almond Flour Pistachio Cranberry Cookies: Your New Favorite Keto Holiday Treat! Hey friends, Jackson from Food Meld here! Can we talk about the holiday season for a second? It’s a whirlwind of twinkling lights, cozy sweaters, and… let’s be real, an avalanche of sugar. I don’t know about you, but my energy levels can only take so many rounds of classic Christmas cookies before I’m ready for a nap until the New Year. I love a good treat, but I don’t love the carb crash that comes with it. That’s why I became obsessed with creating a cookie that feels … Learn more

Let’s Bake Some Holiday Magic: Matcha White Chocolate Wreath Cookies Hey friends, Jackson from Food Meld here! Grab a mug of something warm and pull up a chair. You know me—I’m all about those bold, comforting flavors that make you feel right at home, but I also have a serious soft spot for the elegant, the unexpected, and the downright magical. And let me tell you, these Matcha White Chocolate Wreath Cookies are the definition of all three. Picture this: a holiday cookie platter that doesn’t just have the usual suspects. Right there, next to the classic gingerbread and sugar … Learn more

Sunshine in a Cookie Jar: My Ultimate Orange Cranberry Cookies Hey friends, Jackson from Food Meld here! Let’s get one thing straight right off the bat: life is just too short for boring cookies. I’m talking about those sad, beige, one-note cookies that disappear from the plate without anyone even noticing. Nope. Not in our kitchen. We’re here to make cookies that have a story, that make people’s eyes light up, and that bring a little bit of joyful, unexpected flavor to your day. And that, my friends, is exactly why I’m so head-over-heels for these Orange Cranberry Cookies. We’re … Learn more

Your Favorite Dessert, Reborn as a Cookie. Let’s Go! Hey friends, Jackson here from Food Meld. Let me ask you a question that’s been on my mind ever since I had my last spoonful of banana pudding: why should the best desserts be confined to a bowl? I’m a firm believer that some of the greatest food moments happen when we take a classic and turn it on its head. That’s where the magic lives—in that beautiful, messy space of “what if?” What if we could capture all that creamy, dreamy, banana-pudding goodness—the kind that reminds you of family reunions … Learn more

The Cookie That Feels Like a Hug: Buttery Pecan Snowballs Hey friends, Jackson from Food Meld here! Let’s talk about a cookie that’s less of a dessert and more of a feeling. You know the one I mean. It’s the cookie that looks like a tiny, delicious snowdrift, the one that dissolves on your tongue in a cloud of buttery, nutty perfection. That’s right, we’re making my absolute favorite Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies today. I’m a firm believer that some recipes are so good, they deserve to break out of their seasonal boxes. Sure, these snowballs are a holiday superstar, … Learn more

No-Bake Peanut Butter Blossoms: Your New Favorite Shortcut to Bliss Hey friends, Jackson from Food Meld here. Let’s be real for a second. We all have those moments. You remember you need to bring a treat to the potluck in, oh, about 45 minutes. The kids are declaring a state of emergency because they need a *real* after-school snack, stat. Or maybe you’re just hit with a powerful, undeniable craving for something sweet, salty, and peanut buttery, and the idea of turning on the oven feels like a bridge too far. I see you. I’ve been you. And that, my … Learn more