This twist on the classic meringue recipe calls for almonds and brown sugar, producing a golden-brown cookie that is crunchy on the outside, deliciously chewy on the inside.
Author: Martha Stewart
Rolling the dough in sesame seeds enhances the flavor of the tahini and gives the cookies a satisfying crunch.
Author: Martha Stewart
Dried pineapple gives these cookies their tropical flavor.
Author: Martha Stewart
These oatmeal cookies, baked just until set, are soft and tender. The cream filling can also be used with gingersnap cookies, or use it to frost cupcakes.
Author: Martha Stewart
The recipe is also a good base for any number of flavors. If using a nonstick pan, which heats up faster than a traditional one, go by the shorter baking time in step 4. Click here for 21-century variations...
Author: Martha Stewart
Use strawberry jam, not preserves, for this nutty and buttery shortbread cookie recipe. The smooth texture of seedless jam makes for neat sandwich cookies.
Author: Martha Stewart
Make these crispy bowl-shaped cookies to serve our Cherry Sherbet. The tuile batter can be made a day in advance. Refrigerate it in an airtight container until you're ready to bake.
Author: Martha Stewart
These cookies get their intense flavor from bittersweet chocolate and cocoa; dried cherries lend an unexpected tartness.
Author: Martha Stewart
Strike a sweet note with this delectable treat, full of nutritious oats and sweey raisins.
Author: Martha Stewart
Take one bite of this Southern classic, and you'll see why its name supposedly originated from the word 'divine'! Divinity candy is nougat-like confection that typically has mix-ins like dried fruit and...
Author: Sarah Carey
Upgrade a basic shortbread cookie recipe with yellow cornmeal and orange zest, which add brightness and a subtle yellow color. Coating the outsides of the dough with cornmeal or sanding sugar lends a lovely...
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe is used to make our Snow-Swept Gingerbread Cottage.
Author: Martha Stewart
For variations on these cookies, try adding lemon zest, dipping them in chocolate, or sandwiching two of them together with jam.
Author: Martha Stewart
Similar in flavor to pecan pie, these lightly spiced bourbon pecan chews gain their characteristic texture from a measure of molasses.
Author: Martha Stewart
Transform nutty cookies into triple-decker delights: Sandwich them around a creamy melted-chocolate filling, and munch away!
Author: Martha Stewart
Cornmeal provides healthy whole grains, adding a lovely crumbly texture to these Italian cookies. Olive oil contributes good fats and a pleasant fruitiness.
Author: Martha Stewart
Although this bar is as rich and moist as cake, you don't need a fork to enjoy it. The kirsch-spiked filling will appeal to grown-up tastes; for kids, simply omit the liqueur.
Author: Martha Stewart
This cookie recipe is courtesy of Lisel Arroyo and Diana Yen of The Jewels of New York. Download and print the heart-cookie template for an easy-to-follow decorating guide.
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 cane.
Author: Martha Stewart
Dollops of dark chocolate are piped into the centers of these buttery pistachio spritz cookies.
Author: Martha Stewart
These light-as-air almond macaroons are a perfect dessert for special occasions. The recipe comes from John Barricelli's "SoNo Baking Company Cookbook."Photo credit: Ben Fink
Author: Martha Stewart
These chocolate-cinnamon waffle cookies were made in a waffle iron, then dusted with confectioners' sugar.
Author: Martha Stewart
Although made with a nontraditional flour, these gluten-free hazelnut shortbread bars are comfortingly familiar and crumbly.
Author: Martha Stewart
Adding almonds to these shortbread cookies gives them an unexpected but welcomed crunch.
Author: Martha Stewart
Instead of icing this season's sugar cookies, we stamped out circles and edged them in two sizes of sanding sugar for full, colorful coverage. But here's a handy shortcut: Shape the dough into a log, coat...
Author: Sarah Carey
We've taken the guesswork out of making these patisserie beauties, so you can prepare them at home (for less than 25 cents a pop!). Be sure to weigh the ingredients precisely, and follow the step-by-step...
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Light-as-a-feather on the outside and chewy on the inside, these meringue snowballs take their flavor cues from a holiday classic: fruitcake. The heavenly cookies are studded with Luxardo cherries, dried...
Author: Martha Stewart
Buttery classic, sugar cookies make a delicious treat anytime. Here, Martha heightens them to special-occasion status with a simple glaze and a fanciful combination of candied flowers, crystallized ginger,...
Author: Martha Stewart
These biscuits are a Jamaican specialty and they're crispest the day they're made.
Author: Martha Stewart
These bars make a delicious afternoon snack during holiday time.
Author: Martha Stewart
This bar cookie takes inspiration from old-fashioned pecan pie.
Author: Martha Stewart
Orange-scented cranberries -- usually a seasonal relish -- get a spot on the dessert table in these two-bite cookies. The crunchy yellow cornmeal crust, brightened with orange zest, is a fitting match....
Author: Martha Stewart
Spook Halloween party guests with these light, airy confections made of meringue. All you need to make these bloody bites are egg whites and sugar, which are whipped into stiff peaks and piped into the...
Author: Martha Stewart
Take a peek inside your cauldron and see what candy is leftover from Halloween. Chop it up and mix it in these decadent and delightful cookies, which extend the holiday by a few extra days.
Author: Martha Stewart
Inspired by Southwestern and Italian desserts, these cookies combine zesty lime and crunchy cornmeal. This unusual and not-too-sweet cookie is a nice alternative for the holiday season. For a different...
Author: Martha Stewart
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These cookies are studded with dried currants, which are tiny raisins made from Zante grapes. The currants must be soaked overnight, so you'll need to plan your craving a day in advance.
Author: Martha Stewart
Millet flour gives these grown-up fig bars the perfect crumbly texture. Martha made this recipe on episode 704 of Martha Bakes.
Author: Martha Stewart
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Making elephant ear cookies is easier than their coiled design might suggest. Spread the pecan-cinnamon mixture on store-bought puff pastry, and then roll, slice, flatten, and coat with sugar. They emerge...
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Tell your sweeties, "You're my jam!" in a way that'll turn them into jelly. Simply roll butter-cookie dough into balls, and press the handle end of a spoon into each twice to make a V that expands as it...
Author: Riley Wofford
The basic shape of these cookies belies the sophisticated combination of flavors provided by chocolate-studded shells and delectably creamy chestnut centers.
Author: Martha Stewart
Bring out the sweet side of Halloween with these colorful sugar cookies, a real treat for your favorite little tricksters. Kids will be happy to help out with this playful recipe-invite them to roll the...
Author: Martha Stewart
A spooky spin on the classic black-and-white cookie, these treats will weave a tangled web of fun on the Halloween dessert table. A novice-friendly decorating technique makes these Halloween cookies easy...
Author: Riley Wofford
Once iced, these cookies need to dry completely overnight before being stamped with a message for your sweetheart.
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These fruit-and-nut bars are like soft granola bars; they make a hearty and delicious addition to a lunch box.
Author: Martha Stewart
These crisp, delicate cookies have less than 50 calories each. Swap in different cookie cutters for other occasions; adjust the baking time accordingly.
Author: Martha Stewart
Chinese green tea, which is sold as a powder, gives buttery shortbread a mild, somewhat exotic flavor, as well as a delicate tint. If using Japanese green tea, grind it first in a spice grinder.
Author: Martha Stewart