Baking the flour in the oven first gives these butter cookies an irresistible nutty flavor. Serve alongside our Baked Apples.
Author: Martha Stewart
After all these years and thousands of holiday cookies, we still find stenciling to be one of the prettiest -- and easiest -- ways to decorate.
Author: Martha Stewart
These "handprints" are the perfect addition to our Movie Star Cake.
Author: Martha Stewart
Honey lends these bite-size shortbread cookies more than just delicate flavor. When served on Rosh Hashanah, the golden nectar symbolizes hope for a sweet...
Author: Martha Stewart
The delicate shape and texture of these seasonal crisps complements their rich, spicy flavor perfectly.
Author: Martha Stewart
Transform store-bought wafers into chocolate-covered cookies without baking.
Author: Martha Stewart
A sprinkling of sugar gives flowers baked onto scalloped sugar cookies a lovely, subtle iridescence.
Author: Martha Stewart
These wholesome treats are made with wheat germ and brown sugar. Fill the cookies with raspberry jam for a burst of fruit flavor (other fruit jams also...
Author: Martha Stewart
This simple shortbread recipe is patted firmly into a baking pan; shapes are cut with a cookie cutter.
Author: Martha Stewart
A snap to make, these brightly fashioned cookies are inspired by the festive sugar skulls crafted in Mexico to celebrate the Day of the Dead, a holiday...
Author: Martha Stewart
Try one of our other thumbprint variations: Raspberry Thumbprints, Ganache Thumbprints, Apricot Thumbprints, Candied Orange Peel Thumbprints.
Author: Martha Stewart
Key limes are smaller than the more familiar Persian limes, and their skins are yellower in color. High in vitamin C, key limes mature in the summer months,...
Author: Martha Stewart
Lime Chiffon Squares. This no bake cookie bar is based upon our very popular Strawberry Chiffon Squares. This version has the bright, tangy flavour of...
Author: Copyright Barry C. Parsons 2019
No Christmas cookie Nativity scene would be complete without a friendly donkey; try this one from cookie artist Dani Fiori. Also try: Sheep Sugar Cookie,...
Author: Martha Stewart
This gingerbread creche is the flavorful foundation for cookie decorator Dani Fiori's edible Nativity scene. Also try: Donkey Sugar Cookie, Sheep Sugar...
Author: Martha Stewart
This delicious recipe for traditional coconut macaroons is easy to make.
Author: Martha Stewart
This blondies recipe gives brownies a run for their money. Kids and adults alike will love this simple baked good.
Author: Martha Stewart
Layer this dough for a graphic and eye-catching cookie like our Bull's Eye Cookie recipe.
Author: Martha Stewart
You can substitute bittersweet chocolate for half of the semisweet chocolate chips in this classic cookie recipe.
Author: Martha Stewart
One of our go-to Christmas cookies! Chocolate kisses are perched atop textbook peanut butter cookies in these sweet-and-salty treats.
Author: Martha Stewart
These macaroons can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to a week. Top them with your favorite fruit if raspberries are unavailable.
Author: Martha Stewart
Use aspic cutters, essentially tiny cookie cutters, to create doily patterns.
Author: Martha Stewart
Satisfy a craving for something dark with these orange-and-black chocolate cookies-they're the ultimate Halloween dessert.
Author: Martha Stewart
When imprinting the fragrant spiced cookie dough with springerle molds, stop frequently to clean the patterns with the tip of a skewer. This allows for...
Author: Martha Stewart
The cream cheese used to make the dough is the secret to this traditional cookie's rich, flaky crust.
Author: Martha Stewart
Relish the taste of Italian baking with these golden little cookies that are a favorite for special occasions-slightly crisp on the outside, decked in...
Warming cinnamon and ginger flavor these fall treats, while molasses adds a deliciously chewy texture. Use colorful royal icing to decorate the cookies...
Author: Martha Stewart
Stash one of these rich treats in a lunchbox or Halloween-party favor bag. Mini marshmallows, semisweet chocolate chips, and chopped walnuts top the chocolate...
Author: Martha Stewart
These dulce-de-leche sandwich cookies are made to resemble the sort of mossy stones you would find a fairy living under in a magical woodland world. They're...
Author: Shira Bocar
The sweet tang of roasted summer peaches is the perfect complement to nutty pecan shortbread.
Author: Martha Stewart
These Rosemary Pine Nut Leaves are a variation of our Basic Shortbread Wedges. Shortbread makes an excellent gift because it actually improves with age...
Author: Martha Stewart
Kids will love these sweet notes made of gingerbread. Use royal icing to create an envelope design or address the letter to Santa directly.
Author: Martha Stewart
The twigs can be made up to three days ahead and stored in a cool place.
Author: Martha Stewart
Peppermint extract gives these wreath cookies their fresh flavor. They're finished with a marbled red-and-white glaze, evoking the classic holiday candy...
Author: Martha Stewart
Don't let these gingerbread people lie out in the suntoo long -- their chocolate ice-cream filling will melt. The cookies are decorated with candy-coated...
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
Get your holiday chocolate fix with this rich treat from Malika Ameen, a former contestant on Bravo's "Top Chef: Just Desserts."
Author: Martha Stewart
For tinted cookies, add drops of gel-paste food coloring once the flour is incorporated.
Author: Martha Stewart
Almond Shortbread Stars are a variation of our Basic Shortbread Wedges.
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
Don't let gingerbread houses have all the holiday fun! These sugar-cookie houses with peppermint-candy windows are just as festive and crowd-pleasing.
Author: Martha Stewart
These chocolate cookies make for the perfect treat, any time of year.
Author: Martha Stewart
A Swiss meringue may sound fancy, but it's really very simple to make. For browning the meringue, you'll need a small kitchen blowtorch (available at amazon.com)....
Author: Martha Stewart
Cookies topped with classic Easter images create a charming vintage display on the holiday table.
Author: Martha Stewart
Fluted cutouts of vanilla dough decorated with green sanding sugar yield the most beautiful holiday wreath cookies.
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
Take your gingerbread house to the next level by building this festive A-frame cabin. The rustic-chic exterior is made with a faux-bois roof, pretzel-log...
Author: Martha Stewart
Use these vegan chocolate chip cookies to make delicious -- and allergen-free -- Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwiches, both recipes courtesy of Erin McKenna...
Author: Martha Stewart