Create Your Own Cookie Recipes From Scratch

by National Cookie Network

  I’ve read the book Ratio by Michael Ruhlman, from cover to cover. I love this book. While it covers many aspects of cooking, he also covers the creation of various doughs. More specifically, he includes the creation of cookie dough. According to Mr. Ruhlman, all recipes can be broken down into ratios. A recipe [...]

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Nutella Cookies

by National Cookie Network

I’m embarrassed to admit that I’d never made Alfajores…. until now. And why I never made them before this is beyond me. I’d heard of them off and on over the years, but they just never jumped up and said “bake me“! So I didn’t. What a mistake! These cookies are absolutely cookieliscious! That’s my [...]

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The Never Ending Quest for the Perfect Cookie

by National Cookie Network

I’ve read several blogs and seen a number of Pinterest boards where people are hunting for the “perfect” cookie recipe. I suppose the word “perfect” is subjective, according to your tastes. But in reading these blogs, I did find some hints and tips that I’d like to pass on. Kate Miss has found the only [...]

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Starting a Cookie Business? Start Here.

by National Cookie Network

We often get questions about how to start a cookie business and the first thing I tell anyone is to start with SCORE. Whether you are still contemplating starting your own cookie business or you’ve already jumped in, SCORE is an organization you need to know well.  As a business owner, you will quickly learn [...]

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Labor Day Cookies

by National Cookie Network

How great it is to have that annual Labor Day BBQ with friends and family! But why do we celebrate Labor Day? I have found that many folks  can’t answer that question. So here’s then answer, just in case. Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is [...]

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