Cookies with an Unexpected Twist

July 24, 2012

Whole Vanilla Bean Cookies

Heidi Swanson has done it again. Since many home-cooks are big fans of nose-to-tail cooking, Heidi Swanson redefines the term by using a whole vanilla bean in these otherwise ordinary (OK- probably still better than ordinary) cookies. Who would have thought to use a vanilla bean? And are bits of vanilla bean going to be this season's cacao nibs, infiltrating chocolate bars and cookies nationwide? Only time will tell.

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mcs3000 July 24, 2012
I cook from Heidi's recipes at least once a week, whether it's from her cookbooks or blog. Her taste is exquisite. She has made me a more creative cook. And, I love her photography.