
Recently, I was treated to a box of
Bouchon Bakery goodies with a gigantic Nutter Butter cookie in the box. Everyone knows the famous peanut-stamped cookie with peanut-butter-cream filling from their childhood, and this homemade version was delightfully gourmet. While I remember that
Nutter Butters were delicious, these cookies, made by culinary legend
Thomas Keller, were absolutely heavenly!

When creating a beautiful buffet for your
Oscars viewing party, don't skimp on dessert! The stars will be devouring shortbread and chocolate truffles at the
Governors Ball, so take a cue from
Sherry Yard — the event's pastry chef — and make your own variations. Cut classic, buttery shortbread into
Oscar shaped cookies.