To start, you’ll need an electric mixer of some sort—either a handheld mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the whisk ...

Pass straight through the center for a classic heart shape, or bisect the dot at an angle for a slightly more whimsical look.

America's Test Kitchen compiled 250 recipes and dozens and dozens of detailed baking tips in a new cookbook, "The Perfect Cookie: Your Ultimate Guide to Foolproof Cookies, Brownies & Bars" (2017, ...

Beat sugars and shortening until creamy; add eggs and beat well. Add pineapple, nuts and coconut. Sift and then add dry ingredients. Add flavorings. Mix well. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto baking ...

Chill out: Don't rush the dough refrigeration; it's critical for firming and hydrating the dough. Shortening this step can ...

Who doesn't love decorating cookies during the holidays? If you're looking to take your designs to the next level, we've got ...

This recipe is a classic that contains no baking powder and is one of the most popular holiday cookies. You will find slight variations among recipes from many countries. These are a bit crisper than ...

Decorating the sugar skulls is one of the kids’ favorite activities in the household of Mexican cookbook author Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack. Her kids like to draw on them with royal icing, adding their ...

Building a gingerbread house is supposed to be a fun experience, but this one icing mistake turns it into nothing but a frustrating, fussy, mess.