Cookie season is here! Baking tips for the best holiday cookies with Zoë François

Have you ever wanted to build the perfect holiday cookie tin but have no idea where to start? Whether you’re dreaming of a buttery shortbread with crispy edges, a strudel bar filled with jammy fruit, or a gluten-free confection that doesn’t taste like it’s missing anything at all… we reveal pro tips for baking your favorite cookies at home with the legendary Zoë François of “Zoe Bakes.” In this episode you’ll discover: The one kitchen tool that every home baker should own Foolproof tips for assembling, shipping, and traveling with holiday cookies Essential lessons for ensuring perfect cookies every time (even when you're making gluten-free swaps!) Don’t miss your opportunity to learn practical tips and expert advice from Zoë François, and tune in now! (Photo credit: Wing Ho ) *** LINKS: You can learn more about Zoë on her site: Zoe Bakes , Instagram , and YouTube . Grab a copy of her NEW NYT Best Selling cookbook, Zoe Bakes Cookies ! Zoë’s recipes from this episode: Butter shortbread Sticky coconut maple bars Dark chocolate madeleines Coconut haystacks (gluten-free) Macarons (gluten-free) Some of Zoe’s favorite bakers: Dorie Greenspan , Sarah Kieffer and her Vanilla Bean Blog , Rose Levy Berenbaum , Nancy Silverton , and Claudia Flemming *** Got a cooking question? Call in and leave us a voicemail on our kitchen phone! 323-452-9084 Sign up for our Substack newsletter here for special offers and opportunities Order Sonya's debut cookbook Braids for more Food Friends recipes! We love hearing from you — follow us on Instagram @foodfriendspod, or drop us a line at foodfriendspod@gmail.com!