est. 1960
Welcome to Cookies By Bess!
What began as a vintage cookie recipe book, first published by Bess Hoffman in 1960, and then again by Rich & Toby Hoffman in 1980, has been revitalized once again into a cookie community for all! This timeless brand continues with Janet Hoffman (grand-daughter and daughter) sharing the story and blogging about all things cookies, family, and friendship.
Sesame Seed Cookies
If I’m being completely honest, I actually baked Cookies by Bess’ Sesame Seed Cookies recipe a while ago. As normal, after baking the cookies and taking photos of all the steps, I went to download the images and begin the blogging process. Much to my dismay, the images weren’t there. Seems, I had just started…
Christmas Logs
It’s the holiday season, so a time for fun, festivities and forgiveness…right? I ask because as I was preparing to post this Christmas Logs blog, I notice a pretty significant mistake I made in baking these cookies. If you’ve read my blogs, you know I’m always honest about Grandma Bess’ recipes and cookies. So, to…
Butter Nut Swedish Cookies
At this time of year, I would usually post a blog about a Cookies by Bess holiday cookie recipe. This year, instead of a holiday cookie, I’m posting a very special Cookies by Bess cookie recipe that may not be a Christmas cookie per se, but like in my family, it certainly can become a…
Brazil Nut Date Chews
I’ve been looking at Cookies by Bess’ Brazil Nut Date Chews recipe for years. I finally found some Brazil nuts, so I was eager to get baking! After waiting so long the make these cookies, I now can’t stop thinking about them. I confess, I actually made Brazil Nut Date Chews a few months ago….
Bess Hoffman
"My cookies recipes are easy to follow and easy to do—and they taste delicious."
Janet Hoffman
"I love baking my Grandma Bess's cookies. It's become a great tradition in my home!"