Savvy thinks cookie exchanges are so cute— until she’s asked to contribute to one. While Savvy adores Snicker- doodles as much as the next girl, all the measuring and mixing just isn’t for her. That’s why Savvy’s cookie jar is always filled by Rose Lansing of Rose’s Cookies. Her cookies satisfy every sweet tooth at the Baltimore School for the Arts and her cakes are the ones you’ve loved at Golden West Café, The Evergreen and Café Hon. But Rose is also the secret weapon of many a harried hostess looking for her own personal Betty Crocker. Don’t expect anything fancy or precious, these are Christmas cookies just like you remember— Russian tea cookies, almond crescents, Rose’s trademark gingersnaps. While Savvy has been known to swing into the shop for a quick dozen and a chocolate cake, with at least two days’ notice, Rose can whip up enough cookies for your entire Christmas list. 842 W. 36th St., 410-235-9801
