One thing that we always crave this time of year is shortbread cookies. The buttery, crumbly cookie is the perfect canvas for any flavoring. For our purposes, we took dark chocolate and drizzled it ...

One of the grandest party ideas is a cookie exchange! Invite people with the task of each household making a few dozen specific cookies. One house makes snickerdoodles, another makes gingerbread, ...

Love peppermint patties? Here’s a secret: They’re not hard to make at home. Start with a cocoa shortbread, then add a minty filling and chocolate coating. A steamed fish dinner that can be made in 30 ...

My absolute favorite holiday party is a cookie swap. You only have to do the work of making one kind of cookie, and then you get to go home with a whole variety of festive treats. However, it can be ...

I love Christmas! The shared joy of the season, the twinkly lights, festive decorations, and, of course, the food. And by food, I really mean cookies. If you’re a fellow cookie lover and need a recipe ...

Watch your favorite New York Times Cooking personalities bake their favorites, then make them yourself. By Krysten Chambrot Krysten Chambrot is a cookie monster. Come December of every year, New York ...

Love peppermint patties? Here’s a secret: They’re not hard to make at home. Start with a cocoa shortbread, then add a minty filling and chocolate coating. They also freeze well, according to recipe ...

Love peppermint patties? Here’s a secret: They’re not hard to make at home. Start with a cocoa shortbread, then add a minty filling and chocolate coating. Quick Fix: Chicken mac and cheese with ...