cookies

From brownies to fondue, we have a chocolate treat destined to satisfy any sugar craving

The Food Network Canada star shows you how to make one of her favourite cookie recipes

In order to celebrate the results of my gestational diabetes test (negative!) I thought it would be fitting to attempt the Ultimate chocolate-chip cookies recipe. My mother pointed out that I have made very few dessert recipes and she was right: I shy away from baking as I fear disappointing my family with either raw or overcooked baked goods. I thought that the cookie recipe would be a good one to boost my ego.

As you may or may not know, I am not an expert baker. My attempts are infrequent and my successes fleeting. But I sure felt like a star after I made these Gingerbread cookies and watched them quickly disappear at a toddler's birthday party, particularly when I saw adults also going back for more. And more. The cookies were soft, chewy and not overpoweringly sweet. They were, if I may say so, perfect.