B aking is something I fell in love with as a child. The ingredients were a kind of magic, hidden in my parents' cupboards, ...

Even if you're not a big baker the rest of the year, the holidays might inspire you to bust out the flour and sugar and ... the paper's Cookie Week, seven days full of the must-make cookies ...

1 1/2 c. granulated sugar Grated zest of 1 orange large eggs vanilla extract all-purpose flour baking powder For the cookies: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment ...

Bring the magic of the holidays to your kitchen this year with our easy Christmas cookie recipes that take no more than 25 ...

1 1/2 c. For the cookies: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the butter, granulated sugar, and orange zest. Beat on medium speed until smooth, then add the ...

but to make these reminiscent of your favorite bakery cookie, frost the cooled cookies with a luscious homemade buttercream and top them with colorful sprinkles or sanding sugar after baking.

In fact, some of my holiday favorites have shockingly few ingredients with no decorations necessary, barring the occasional shake of powdered sugar. If you think cookies should be easy to make and ...

Place on a greased cookie sheet and flatten with a tumbler dipped in granulated sugar. Bake in the oven for about 5 minutes.

Add eggs and vanilla after beating sugar and butter until creamy. Mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gradually ...