Sweet Traditions with Chef Anna Gordon
Featuring the Cranberry Vanilla Linzer — a Clementine's x The Good Batch creation
Every great cookie has a story, and for Chef Anna Gordon, that story began with a table at the Brooklyn Flea. There, among local makers and weekend wanderers, she sold her first batches of homemade cookies: the kind that instantly felt nostalgic, even if you were tasting them for the first time.
Those early days sparked something extraordinary. What started as a small stand quickly blossomed into The Good Batch, a beloved Brooklyn bakery known for its small-batch cookies, ice cream sandwiches, and nostalgic desserts that make everyday moments feel special.
Anna is a classically trained pastry chef who blends precision with heart. Her creations remind you why the simple things in life matter most. Every cookie, cake, and sandwich has her signature balance of comfort, craft, and care.
From Cookie to Clementine's Creation
For Clementine's inaugural Holiday Cookie Exchange Collection, Anna reimagined one of her bakery's most beloved treats: her Cranberry Vanilla Linzer. Inspired by its cozy flavor and delicate balance of textures, she dreamt up a flavor that translates that same joy into frozen form: silky vanilla ice cream swirling with ribbons of tart cranberry-vanilla jam and generous chunks of Anna's signature brown butter cookies. Crispy-edged, chewy-centered, and perfectly toasty, each bite captures the warmth of the holidays and the spirit of sharing that inspired this collection in the first place.
The Heart Behind the Cookies
Anna's philosophy is simple: food connects us. Whether she's teaching a class, exploring new cuisines around the world, or developing recipes in her Brooklyn kitchen, she brings people together through the universal language of sweetness.
Taste the Magic
You can find Cranberry Vanilla Linzer in all Clementine's parlors and online for nationwide shipping through Goldbelly.
This holiday season, scoop up a bit of Anna's story — and celebrate the beauty of simple pleasures, shared with the ones you love.
Photography by Jenna Whitmore. Videography by Once Films.