Forgotten Cookies

Season 5, Ep. 509

Test cook Julia Collin Davison revives a classic recipe for Melting Moments cookies. Then, host Christopher Kimball answers questions from viewers. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top picks for toasters. And finally, test cook Bridget Lancaster updates a lost recipe and shows Chris how to make Fairy Gingerbread.

In this Episode
  • Two-Slice Toasters EQUIPMENT

    Two-Slice Toasters

    If we can send a robot to Mars, why can’t anybody make a decent toaster?

  • Melting Moments RECIPE

    Melting Moments

    We searched high and low to find the formula for these meltingly tender butter cookies. Was the solution in the cereal aisle?

  • Fairy Gingerbread Cookies RECIPE

    Fairy Gingerbread Cookies

    We brush off (and polish) a 118-year-old recipe for delicate, gingery wafers. They'll steal your heart.