This seven-inch flake, prettier than a gingerbread house or a gingerbread man, is big enough to share — but who really wants to? Sanding sugar atop piped royal icing gives it an icy sheen. Makes 16 cookies 6 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 [...]

Don’t let these macaroons intimidate you. With just six ingredients, they are surprisingly simple to make and guests will be very impressed with the results. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 34 minutes Yield: Makes 2 dozen Ingredients 3/4  cup  sweetened condensed milk 1  (14-oz.) package sweetened flaked coconut 1/4  to 1/2 tsp. almond extract [...]

To toast the nuts for these cookies, place them on a rimmed baking sheet in an oven heated to 350 degrees for 10 minutes; then transfer them to a clean kitchen towel and rub them until the skins come off. Grind them in a food processor. Ingredients Makes about 2 dozen 1/2 cup (1 stick) [...]

Chocolate, lemon, spice, or sugar; add just a touch of a special ingredient to the foolproof cookie base and create a variety of Christmas cookies. Yield: 4-5 dozen Ingredients 2  sticks (1/2 lb.) unsalted butter 1 2/3  cups  sugar 2  teaspoons  vanilla extract 2  teaspoons  baking powder 1/4  teaspoon  salt 2  large eggs 3 2/3  [...]

Lemon lovers, rejoice — these crisp, delicate cookies are made with lots of juice and zest for a delightful tang; poppy seeds add crunch. Ingredients Makes about 30 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, plus 3 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest (2 to 3 lemons) 8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter 2 cups all-purpose flour [...]

These cookies have every indulgent flavor we could pack in a recipe: chocolate, peanut butter, caramel, and toffee. You’re already baking a batch, aren’t you? Yield: Makes 3 dozen Ingredients 1/2  cup  unsalted butter, softened 1/2  cup  DOMINO Granulated Sugar 1/2  cup  firmly packed DOMINO Light Brown Sugar 2/3  cup  creamy USA PEANUT Butter 1  [...]

These rich drop cookies taste like chocolate-covered macadamia nut candies. Take care not to overbake the tasty treats; their centers should remain soft and chewy. Yield: Makes about 42 cookies Ingredients 8  ounces  bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped 1/4  cup  (1/8 lb.) butter 1  cup  sugar 2  large eggs 1 1/2  teaspoons  vanilla 3  tablespoons  [...]

These showy brownies are nice and tall with pockets of caramel goo. For an over-the-top dessert, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzle with caramel sauce. Yield: 2 dozen Ingredients 3  cups  firmly packed light brown sugar 2  cups  unsalted butter, melted 3  large eggs, lightly beaten 1  tablespoon  vanilla extract 4  cups  [...]

When you’re baking for a party, making these pecan bars that guests can hold in their hands is a great idea. Prep: 20 minutes Total: 1 hour 10 minutes, plus cooling Ingredients Makes 24 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar 2 teaspoons salt 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose [...]

These simple cookies are so sinful and delicious.  Perfect for your holiday cookie tray or Valentine’s Day!  You definitely have to try this recipe. Ingredients: Yields 24 cookies 1 (8 ounce) brick cream cheese, room temperature 1/2 cup butter, room temperature (1 stick) 1 egg 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 (18 ounce) box red velvet [...]