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The secrets behind a good cookie assortment. [Save 15% on orders over $60]( [logo]( Sunday Recipe Inspiration Batch 419 [Cola de Mono Alfajores]( I love a good cookie assortment. Over the years I've discovered many of my favorite cookies this way — selecting from a decorative platter at a party or a plate gifted to me in December. But what I really enjoy about these assortments is what they end up teaching me about the baker behind the treats. A lot of thought and consideration can go into putting a cookie assortment together. Often the cookies will reflect the tastes and preferences of the baker. Take, for example, the cookies I want to bake and assemble for giving this year. What might you learn about me (can you tell I'm in remote schooling mode this week)? [Mandelhörnchen (Almond Horns)](: Chewy with a touch of crunch, these horseshoe (or crescent) shaped cookies offer a triple dose of almond flavor. They're dipped in chocolate for an extra hit of flavor that complements rather than competes with the almond. [Flourless Fudge Cookies](: These are the ultimate chocolate cookie in my book. They're soft, chewy, dense, and fudgy, and can be made with extra chocolate or chopped nuts or kept plain. I've made them every which way, and they're always delightful. [Checkerboard Sablés](: New for me this year, these decorative cookies seem like such a fun little project. Tender and buttery, they'll act as a nice balance of texture and flavor to the first two cookies. [Thrice-Baked Rye Cookies](: Similarly, these extra-tender, unique cookies will help to round out the medley of textures (and flavors) in my cookie assortment this year. Thanks to a couple of neat baking tricks from YouTube baking sensation Claire Saffitz, they'll also add an element of surprise and delight. [Cola de Mono Alfajores]( (above): New to our website this week, this special variation on traditional alfajores was brought to us by our brilliant Lead Pastry Baker, Andrea Quillen. I honestly just want to bake a full batch of these for myself, but if I can manage to save some, they'll absolutely go to friends and family. So there you have it, my grand plan for cookie baking this week. Do you feel like you know me better? What cookies have you picked? I hope one of these caught the attention of your taste buds. Happy baking! Charlotte Test Kitchen Manager Recipes We're Baking This Week ★★★★☆ [Mandelhörnchen (Almond Horns)]( ★★★★☆ [Flourless Fudge Cookies]( ★★★★★ [Checkerboard Sablés]( ★★★★☆ [Thrice-Baked Rye Cookies]( Baking Gluten-Free? From flourless to wheat-free, we have recipes to inspire you. Search for a classic or discover a new favorite. [Get GF Recipes ›]( Fresh From the Blog — Tips and Techniques — How to make natural food coloring Turn to the produce aisle to make gorgeous pinks, blues, purples, and more. [Read More ›]( — Tips and Techniques — How to make a cornet and never go without decorated cookies All you need is a piece of parchment paper. [Read More ›]( — Tips and Techniques — 5 surprising tips from our new Essential Cookie Companion Expert advice for your holiday baking. [Read More ›]( — Baker's Rewards Plus — Your exclusive online baking experience [Join Today]( — Baking School — Online baking classes from home [View Calendar]( [Shop ›]( [Recipes ›]( [Learn ›]( [Blog ›]( [Rewards ›]( Connect With Us [ftsocial_facebook]( [ftsocial_instagram]( [ftsocial_twitter]( customercare@kingarthurbaking.com Call toll-free: 800.827.6836 58 Billings Farm Road, White River Junction, VT 05001 Subscribe to King Arthur mobile alerts, text [JOIN]( to 27820. By subscribing to King Arthur text messaging, you consent to receive recurring autodialed marketing text messages to the mobile number used at opt-in. Consent is not a condition of purchase. Message frequency may vary. Message & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help or STOP to 27820 to opt out. See [Terms]( & [Privacy](. You are receiving this because you signed up for King Arthur emails. This email was sent to {EMAIL}. View this email as a [web page](. [Preferences]( [Unsubscribe]( [Privacy](