Tradition

There’s something so nostalgic about biting into a perfectly baked piece of Mandelbrot. Every year, a few weeks before the holidays, my Grandma would meticulously start prepping all of the ingredients she would use to bake hundreds of cookies. Chopping walnuts, almonds, pecans; sifting flour; dividing sugar, baking power, chocolate... perfectly measuring out every amount she would need for each recipe. Her attention to detail and patience through the process was a true labor of love, as with everything she did. Family and friends excitedly awaited their plates of perfectly plated sweets.

I tried my hand at her Mandelbrot recipe last weekend and with every chop, scoop, sift and stir, I could feel my Gram right there with me. I think she would be proud with how mine turned out and I can’t wait to make them again around the holidays, just like she would have done. Tradition runs deep in our family; this one I hope to perfect and pass on.

While I’m not going to share her recipe, this one is similar . They are simple to make and will fill your house with a heavenly aroma as they bake. If you do make them, leave a comment or tag me in your post, I’d love to know how they turn out!