Try nutmeg for a change instead of cinnamon, or use almond extract instead of vanilla. Remember, however, that too much of any spice will overwhelm instead of complement. Go for subtlety. In general, don't make more than one substitution per baked recipe. Subtract or add.
Chocolate chips are one of the four food groups.
Moore has written six Wooden Spoon cookbooks from Atlantic Monthly Press. Our recipes today come from her books, which always point out that you can make almost anything with a wooden spoon and a bowl. Moore teaches bread baking online. All rights reserved.