These are complex, grown up cookies (although my kids sneaked quite a few). These disappear so fast that I have trouble getting a photo. How great is getting bacon into your cookies? Makes a scant 2 dozen. Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup unbleached all purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar, plus more...

A Winter Survival Drink Pour a few glugs of Apple Ginger Syrup in a glass. Add some water and stir. More or less depending on your tolerance. Add an ounce or two of bourbon. A twist of lemon, if inclined, or a dash of lemon juice. Stir again.