Category: Cookies & biscuits

There’s a reason Mary Berry has been teaching Britain to bake for over 40 years. With her Cordon Bleu training, 70+ cookbooks, and that warm, no-nonsense style from The Great British Bake Off, her recipes simply work. Today, we’re baking her version of Amaretti Biscuits – those delightfully crisp-yet-chewy Italian almond bites. They’re gluten-free, surprisingly simple, and carry centuries of history in every crumb. The Story Behind the Biscuit (and Mary’s Magic Touch) Amaretti biscuits first appeared in the Italian town of Saronno around 1718. Legend says a young couple created them as a romantic gift using local almonds, sugar, ... Read more

Mary Berry is Britain’s most trusted baker. With over 70 cookbooks—including bestsellers like Mary Berry’s Baking Bible—and her role as a beloved judge on The Great British Bake Off, she’s taught generations to cook with precision and joy. Trained at Paris’s Le Cordon Bleu, Mary champions simple techniques and quality ingredients. Her Almond Snowball Cookies epitomize this: buttery, nutty morsels rolled in icing sugar, evoking nostalgia and warmth. This guide explores Mary’s classic recipe, its history, vegan adaptations, and foolproof tips—all crafted to help you bake like a pro. II. Mary Berry’s Unique Approach & Historical Context Mary insists on ... Read more