Boston Cookies

There are some cookies that announce themselves loudly, with sprinkles and chocolate chunks and colorful icing, and then, there are Boston cookies.

Quiet, humble kind of cookie that sits politely on a plate but makes it’s best impression right after the first bite.

This post is all about making Boston cookies and I hope you enjoy the read, the recipe and the simple video that shows it all.

These old-fashioned cookies have been around for generations, tracing their roots back to New England kitchens where thrift, simplicity and good butter reigned supreme.

The Boston cookie tradition in my family was passed to me by my mom, who got the recipe from her mother-in-law, my late paternal grandmother.

I’m happy to share a bit of our family tradition with you in this new year.

My mom makes them every year as part of her tasty gift-giving and her efforts are proof that you don’t always fancy bells and whistles in the kitchen, just wholesome ingredients and love of sharing something delicious.

One of the things I love most about this recipe is now easy it is. It’s the kind of baking you can do on a whim, without planning ahead or hauling out half your pantry.

The crunchy chopped nuts combined with chewy dates and mixed spices gives this cookie a blend of flavors that’s not overly sweet or heavy, but just right.

They have a gentle richness with a soft, tender crumb and texture that pairs perfectly with a cup of tea or coffee.

Another selling point for these homemade Boston cookies is how forgiving they are. You don’t have to be an experienced baker or even particularly precise for that matter.

If you can cream butter and sugar and remember to set a timer, you’re already halfway there. I made some intricately decorated holiday cookies over the Christmas holiday and making these cookies was actually a bit refreshing.

If you want something homemade without having to put in a ton of effort or even making a mess in the kitchen, this is absolutely your go-to, stress-free drop cookie.

Meanwhile, I continue to work on my food-on-the-move videography series, and I’ve included my latest Food in Motion video featuring these Boston Cookies for your viewing pleasure.

You can watch the video fullscreen within this post, or you can click over and watch it full screen over on YouTube.

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Thanks so much for the sweet support and enjoy the video (and the easy recipe that follows).

FOOD IN MOTION

I’ve shared quite a few cookie recipes on this blog over the years.

Here are a few of my favorites:

APRICOT AND PISTACHIO COOKIES, crunchy, nutty and fruit-flavored, HERE

MILANO COOKIES, a homemade, nostalgic version that taste even better than store-bought, HERE.

EIFFEL TOWER COOKIES, sweet treats that will transport you to the heart of France, HERE.

I hope you’re inspired to give these Boston Cookies a try.

Thanks so much for popping by for a visit.

See you back here next time, and Happy New year.

xoxo