I’ve previously mentioned that my English class of adolescent boys love cookies and biscuits. Well my bunch of taste-testers voted these quite unequivocably the “best cookies ever”. I feel I should qualify this with the word “probably”.

The recipe comes from the Momofuku: Milkbar cookbook by Christina Tosi from the New York joint of the same name and I have to confess that none of their recipes disappoints. What’s more, the book is full of useful nuggets of information to help you become an even better baker. However, just reading the recipes is likely to lead to a furring of your arteries. This recipe is not low in calories and is quite time-consuming (typical British understatement) and so should be saved for celebrating special occasions, such as a landmark birthday or winning a grand tour. Continue reading →