My aunt Chris has been making cookies for Christmas since before I can remember, first a handful of recipes for the family to enjoy before we all left for mass on Christmas Eve, then more — a lot more ...

While I love dessert, I admit that baking can be intimidating. Reading through recipes calling for the use of precise kitchen scales, layers upon layers of ganaches and frostings and fondants, and a ...

Bake sales are an incredible way join and support a cause, to connect with others, and to enjoy some handcrafted treats. Bring out the cupcakes, cookies, fudge, and so much more. This collection ...

Each year for the first recipe column in December, I have the tradition of sharing cookie recipes for the Christmas season. I search for a variety of cookie recipes to share that are easy to make, ...

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