Episode 2, GBBO 2017, technical challenge

Fortune Cookies

What can be found in Chinese restaurants all over the world but didn't originate in China? Fortune cookies! Impress your friends and tantalize your tastebuds by making your own. With hand-written fortunes customized for any occasion, they make great gifts or party favors. Or make them to celebrate Chinese New Year — just be sure to give a nod to their Japanese roots!

Episode 2, GBBO 2017, Signature Bake

Sandwich Cookies

What better filling for a cookie than cookie butter? The speculaas cookie butter lends the warmth of its spices to the mellow, buttery-rich pecan shortbread. So get double the cookie, double the fun with my pecan shortbread cookies with cookie butter filling!

Episode 2, GBBO 2014, technical challenge

Florentines

This delicate, lacy cookie is traditionally made with almonds and orange flavors, reminiscent of Italian baking, but the use of butter and cream is evidence of its French origins. Mary Berry's version uses a variety of dried fruits and nuts and then, after baking, is brushed with a decadent layer of dark chocolate.