Every year, I find myself searching for that new cookie recipe, the one that will really wow my family, friends and co-workers. This year, Gourmet.com has made my search both easier and far more painful, all at the same time. Early last week, they posted a feature entitled "Gourmet's Favorite Cookies: 1941-2008" that chronicles their best cookie recipe from each year since the magazine's inception.
The piece features cookies like the more traditional Old-Fashioned Christmas Butter Cookies (1947) and Gingerbread Men (1959) to more obscure holiday goodies like "Shoe Sole" Cookies (1970) and Pistachio Tuiles (1988). It's also interesting because is shows how cookie trends have shifted and evolved over time. The World War II-era cookies are far more austere than the cookies of the booming 1980's. I'm planning on trying out the Fig Cookies (1964) and the Honey Refrigerator Cookies (1942) in the next week or two.
Which recipes call out to you? Do any of these recipes happen to be favorites in your family?
12-08-2008 @3:47PM kasey said... I was intrigued by the Shuttle Cookies (if only because they look like the easiest to shape. lol). But they sound yummy too so I think I'll be trying that one first. :D
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12-08-2008 @3:59PM Stephanie said... I am going to try the Anise-Scented Fig and Date Swirls. Those sound terrific.
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12-08-2008 @4:35PM Sally said... The Honey Refrigerator Cookies remind me of one that my mother used to make. I think her recipe called for brown sugar, though. I do remember that as child they weren't my favorite, but now I think they'd be great with coffee or tea.
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