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Peppermint Meltaway Cookies: Your New Favorite Holiday Bite Hey there, Food Meld family! Jackson here. Can you smell it? That crisp, chilly air mixed with the scent of pine, a crackling fireplace, and… is that butter and sugar I smell? You bet it is. We’re diving headfirst into the most wonderful time of the year, and I’m not just talking about the decorations. I’m talking about the heart of the holiday season: the cookie tray. Now, we all have our favorites. The classic chocolate chip, the sturdy gingerbread man, the jam-filled thumbprint. But I’m here to make a case for … Learn more

Let’s Bake Some Holiday Magic: Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies Hey friends, Jackson from Food Meld here! Is there anything better than the smell of cookies baking in the oven? I’m talking about that warm, buttery, sugary aroma that just wraps around your entire house like a cozy hug. Now, imagine that classic smell, but with a cool, festive twist of peppermint dancing through the air. That’s exactly what we’re diving into today with these utterly irresistible Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies. These aren’t your average chocolate chip cookies. Oh no. These are the cookies of holiday dreams. We’re taking that beloved, … Learn more

Your New Holiday Secret Weapon: The Perfect Spritz Cookie Hey friends, Jackson from Food Meld here! Is there anything that screams “holiday season” quite like a beautifully packed cookie tray? You’ve got your chocolate chip contenders, your gingerbread houses, maybe a few sugar cookies fighting for space. But right there in the center, the undisputed star of the show, is that one classic cookie: the spritz. You know the one. It’s buttery, it’s tender, it melts in your mouth, and it comes in all those adorable, festive shapes. For years, I thought these cookies were some kind of kitchen magic … Learn more

French Silk Pie Cookies: Your New Chocolate Obsession Awaits Hey friends, Jackson from Food Meld here. Let’s get real for a second. Are you tired of boring, flat, one-note chocolate cookies that promise the world and deliver a sad, crumbly mess? Yeah, me too. That’s why we’re throwing the whole cookie playbook out the window today and making something that’s not just a dessert—it’s an experience. We’re talking about French Silk Pie Cookies that are so decadent, so luxurious, and so downright delicious, they’ll ruin all other cookies for you. Forever. And the best part? They’re inspired by that famous … Learn more

Your New Go-To Cream Cheese Frosting: Say Goodbye to Gritty & Runny Frosting Forever! Hey friends, Jackson from Food Meld here. Let’s talk about a kitchen hero that can make or break a dessert: cream cheese frosting. We’ve all been there, right? You spend hours baking the most perfect, spiced carrot cake or a deep, dramatic red velvet layer cake. You’re so proud. Then… the frosting happens. It’s too runny and slides right off the cake. Or it’s lumpy, with little bits of un-softened cream cheese. Or it’s so achingly sweet that it completely overpowers the beautiful cake you worked … Learn more

Your New Go-To Sugar Cookie Frosting: Stack ‘Em High! Hey there, Food Meld family! Jackson here. Let’s talk about one of life’s simple, sweet joys: a perfectly frosted sugar cookie. You know the ones. They’re soft, buttery canvases just begging for a layer of creamy, dreamy frosting that’s sweet but not *too* sweet, and holds its own when you stack those cookies up for a party platter or pack them into a gift box for someone special. But if you’ve ever been in the kitchen, spatula in hand, and watched your beautiful frosting turn into a melty, messy puddle or—worse—a … Learn more

Italian Meatball Cookies: The Chocolate-Spiced Holiday Miracle You NEED to Make Hey friends, Jackson from Food Meld here! Let’s talk about that magical moment when your kitchen starts to smell like the holidays. You know the one—it’s a mix of warm spices, rich chocolate, and pure, unadulterated joy. If you’re chasing that feeling, I’ve got the perfect recipe for you. We’re making Italian Meatball Cookies, and before you ask, no, there is absolutely no actual meat involved. These little guys are a beloved Italian-American tradition, and they are a total flavor explosion. Imagine if a soft gingerbread cookie and the … Learn more

Forget Everything You Know About Holiday Cookies: These Italian Ricotta Cookies Are a Game-Changer Hey friends, Jackson here from Food Meld. Let’s get real for a second. The holiday cookie spread is a beautiful thing, but it can also be… predictable. You’ve got your gingerbread folks, your sugar cookies begging to be decorated, and the classic chocolate chip. All amazing, no doubt. But what if I told you there’s a secret weapon, a cookie so impossibly soft, so delicately sweet, and so downright joyful that it might just steal the entire show? Enter my Nonna’s (well, my friend’s Nonna’s, but … Learn more

Let’s Bake Some Sunshine: Orange Cranberry Cookies Hey there, friend! Jackson from Food Meld here. Come on in, pull up a stool, and let’s talk about one of my all-time favorite kitchen creations: cookies that taste like a burst of winter sunshine. I’m talking about my incredibly soft, chewy, and downright irresistible Orange Cranberry Cookies finished with a sweet-tart orange glaze. You know that feeling when you bite into a cookie and it’s just… perfect? The edges have a slight crispness that gives way to a buttery, tender center. Then, you hit a pocket of tart, juicy cranberry that makes … Learn more

Spiced Molasses Holiday Cookies: Your New Favorite Holiday Tradition Hey there, Food Meld family! Jackson here. Is there anything that screams “holidays” quite like the smell of warm spices wafting through the kitchen? I’m talking about that magical aroma of cinnamon, cloves, and ginger that wraps around you like a well-loved blanket. It’s the scent of memories, of family gathered around the table, and of pure, unadulterated joy. And for me, nothing captures that feeling better than a batch of deeply spiced, incredibly soft, and chewy molasses cookies. Now, I know what you might be thinking: “Molasses cookies? Aren’t those … Learn more