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Wednesday, February 1, 2012

February Challenge: Black & White, Linzer & Lace

photo from serious eats
posted by - Rena

It's cookie time! February is upon us and it's time to make something special. I've been dying to bake linzer tarts. They are perfect for Valentine's Day as they can be shaped into hearts. Aww. Of course, everyone has different tastes so this month, you get a choice between Linzer Tarts, Lace Cookies or Black & White Cookies. These are staples at any bakery. I happen to live very close to what has been titled "The Best Black & White Cookie in NYC" and I think it is.


You can make just one or feel free to make all three! You can, of course, put your own spin on things. Happy Valentine's month (day, shmay...) and happy baking!

Here are a few recipes I found:
Linzer Hearts - by Serious Eats
Lace Cookies - by Real Simple
Black & White Cookies - by Smitten Kitchen
black and white cookies
photo from flickr
Florentine Lace Cookies
photo from flickr

30 comments:

  1. Mary2/1/12, 6:09 AM

    I love linzer cookies. These are beautiful ones! Great finds. Have a blessed day.

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  2. Elizabeth2/1/12, 6:55 AM

    The linzer cookies look so pretty!

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  3. Colleen2/1/12, 9:23 AM

    iloooovvvvee black and white cookies!! can you send me one from that bakery? I'll let you know if it's any good...

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  4. Rena2/1/12, 9:27 AM

    I can, Colleen! Not sure how they will travel but I can certainly try!
    I just ate one. This is what happens when one starts a baking blog.

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  5. Carol Pereira2/1/12, 9:30 AM

    Elpiniki ......the linzer cookies look delicious....slurrrpppp......must try!!

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  6. Colleen2/1/12, 1:41 PM

    mmmmmmm....i plan on ordering some jewelry soon so maybe one could "oops" fall in the package...

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  7. Rita2/3/12, 3:14 AM

    Your Linzers are perfection; i can almost taste the sweetness.
    Rita

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  8. Saucy Siciliana2/3/12, 6:40 AM

    Delicious cookies! I would love to taste them. Thank you for stopping by, I am following you from Rome, Italy!

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  9. Christy Gerald2/3/12, 9:02 AM

    Cookies luk real yumm n Easy made.Useful recipe Dear.Luv to try it soon

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  10. Amalia2/4/12, 12:49 AM

    I love all these cookies! The lace cookies are so crisp and delicious, the linzer cookies are super buttery and the black and white cookies are so tasty and chocolatey! I love it :) Great job!

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  11. kyleen2/4/12, 12:46 PM

    The heart-shaped linzer cookies are adorable. I need to make those!

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  12. Con Delight2/4/12, 3:00 PM

    Nice challenge!
    Hope to make something good :)

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  13. amlamonte2/4/12, 4:29 PM

    ooo linzers are so yummy! i love your challenge idea! and your cookies look beautiful...

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  14. wada2/5/12, 3:02 PM

    Menudo repertorio de galletas! me gustaría probarlas todas..
    Gracias pro visitar mi blog, recientemente he puesto un traductor.
    Un saludo

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  15. Sweet Twist - Meg2/6/12, 4:50 AM

    I missed Janunary's challenge but I had Linzer cookies on my list for bake soon. This works out perfectly!

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  16. Liz That Skinny Chick Can Bake2/6/12, 9:19 AM

    Mmmmmm...all 3 look DELISH!!! Yummy cookie selection for your challenge :)

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  17. Unknown2/6/12, 11:26 AM

    each one of them looks pretty irresistible! Lovely idea for Valentines :)

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  18. Nina2/6/12, 2:41 PM

    Lovely and delicious! yumm...

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  19. Teena2/6/12, 2:50 PM

    Those looks really pretty!! Wanna grab right now ;)
    Ongoing-''Valentine's Day Event''(till Feb 20th)

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  20. Kalyani2/6/12, 3:14 PM

    wow cookies look delicious and lovely ..... thanks for visiting my blog and following u too .........

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  21. LinsFood2/7/12, 1:51 AM

    Hi Rena, looking forward to this! The problem is which one, I guess one'll just have to make all 3! Thank you for this, it's allowing me to bake/cook something different! Am now following you on Google! Lin xx

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  22. Tante Kiki2/7/12, 12:04 PM

    Yummmyyyyy!!!!

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  23. Alessandra2/7/12, 12:39 PM

    Lovely blog, and I love biscuits so this post is for me
    :-).
    I am following you!
    Ciao
    Alessandra

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  24. Unknown2/8/12, 7:44 AM

    What a terrific blog! Those cookies look just amazing. Thanks so much for coming by and seeing my chocolate cake.

    Would love if you shared at my "Beat the Winter Blues" party on Saturday.

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  25. Leslie2/8/12, 1:09 PM

    Gorgeous! I've never gotten up my courage to make linzer cookies so these are very impressive!

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  26. Catherine2/8/12, 1:39 PM

    Beautiful cookies to serve for Valentine's Day, Blessings, Catherine xo

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  27. Lorraine2/9/12, 6:05 PM

    I love all of these cookies. Your monthly challenges sound like fun. I will see if I can get my act together and join in:)

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  28. Little Mommy Kim2/9/12, 6:46 PM

    Yummy! So pretty too!

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  29. Inessa2/17/12, 9:04 PM

    Yum, Yum... Delicious and beautiful. Take care:)

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  30. Dulce fresa2/28/12, 1:05 PM

    Lovely.. I like cookiesss!!

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