Pinks & Whites Cookies

Trader Joe’s Pinks & Whites Cookies are almost too pretty to eat. Almost. So we say, make hay; don’t be a shrinking violet; wake up and eat the flowers. Had enough of the flower allusions?

We work with a small-batch bakery in upstate New York to make these cookies. The cookies themselves are buttery shortbread crisps which are then bathed in a sweet yogurt icing, and topped with colorful nonpareils—not only do the nonpareils add a lively color boost, they bring a bit of extra crunch to the party as well. Some of the cookies are pink, and some are white; hence, their name. They are also kosher (dairy), and are sweet, crunchy, tangy, and oh-so-pretty. You’ll fall in love with these comely cookies, one petal of yogurt-frosted shortbread crunchiness at a time. Try them with a spot of Chamomile Tea or a cup of offee. You can also crush these into small bits and use it as a decadent topping on a few scoops of French Vanilla Ice Cream.