We've hatched a new way to decorate and hunt for eggs, using our clever cookie-puzzle technique. Cut oval shapes out of sugar-cookie dough, "break" them into pieces after baking, and finish with pastel...
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These cookies are used to make our Haunted-House Cake. For cookie dimensions: Photocopy the haunted-house template at 125 percent. Photocopy the spooky tree template at 100 percent. Photocopy the door,...
Author: Martha Stewart
A buttery mocha-flavored cookie, what could be sweeter? This recipe for shortbread makes for a deliciously rich-flavored dessert.
Author: Martha Stewart
These lemony cookies are an easy treat to make up for fall celebrations.
Author: Martha Stewart
The sandwiches can be stored in the freezer, well wrapped in plastic, for up to 3 days; let them soften at room temperature for about 15 minutes before serving.
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe makes a lot of cookies, but it can be halved, or you can freeze a portion of the dough for up to three weeks.
Author: Martha Stewart
Use this recipe along with our Royal Icing to make Partridge-in-a-Pear-Tree Cookies, Snowman Cookies, Reindeer Cookies, Santa Claus Cookies, Marbleized Peppermint-Candy Cookies (not pictured), and Snow...
Author: Martha Stewart
Turn our Basic Shortbread into easy-to-enjoy, bite-size fingers.
Author: Martha Stewart
Food editor Kristina Kurek mixed fresh vanilla bean seeds and citrus zest into a meringue cookie. The result -- a sweet, swirly cloud that tastes as good as it looks.
Author: Martha Stewart
Crisp sugared tops give way to tender, buttery cookies sandwiching sweet-tart berry jam. Assembled before baking, the stars' rich dough and fruity filling melt into each other.
Author: Martha Stewart
Though rugelach is enjoyed year-round, this fruit-and-nut pastry is especially popular during Hanukkah. Cream cheese in the cookie dough -- which is chilled for hours before it is rolled out and filled...
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Chocolate gives the bite-size macaroons an appealing crunch, the perfect dessert at a Passover meal. Imagine you're decorating bonbons-embellish each with a different garnish.
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This easy, no-bake dessert has just three healthy ingredients: dates, shredded coconut, and chopped walnuts.
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White chocolate ganache (white chocolate blended into warm cream) fills these sandwich cookies, which are drizzled with melted white chocolate.
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Recipe adapted from John Barricelli, owner, SoNo Baking Company and Cafe, Norwalk, Westport, and Darien, Connecticut, and cookbook author.
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Mix in, refrigerate, slice, bake: Try all of our shaped icebox-cookie variations.
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This chocolate chip cookie sandwich recipe has been adapted from one Erin McKenna uses at her vegan sweetshop Babycakes NYC.
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Ground chicory is a beloved ingredient in New Orleans. The roasted and ground root of the endive is most notably used to smooth the sharpness of coffee. Here, it lends a pleasantly bitter note to these...
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The peppermints can be crushed in a food processor or placed in a plastic bag, covered with a kitchen towel, and smashed using the flat side of a mallet or a skillet. They will melt when baked within the...
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Serve these palmier cookies honoring the Thanksgiving turkey, and even vegetarians can have a taste. Sprinkle store-bought puff pastry with cinnamon sugar and shape the five "feathers" by folding the dough,...
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Apricot jam twinkles from each window cut out of these anise-infused shortbread stars.
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Italian for "lady's kisses," these little sandwich cookies layered with dark chocolate are a perfect accompaniment to an after-dinner espresso.
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This Gingerbread recipe for the Gingerbread House Kit is adapted from "Martha Stewart Living" (December 1995). It makes for a tasty base for a holiday treat.
Author: Martha Stewart
Use our All-in-One Cookie Dough when making these twisty cookies.
Author: Martha Stewart
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Try one of our layered icebox cookie variations: Chocolate-Pecan and Apricot-Pistachio.
Author: Martha Stewart
Debra Satterthwaite of Carmel, Indiana, put a twist on a classic sugar-cookie recipe with the addition of lemon zest, ginger, and fresh mint.
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This crisp and crunchy cookie is perfect for dipping into a cup of hot tea or coffee.
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These cookies, pairing chocolate with cinnamon, take cues from classic Mexican flavors and go wonderfully with scoops of ice cream. You can also make bite-size cookies by rolling the dough into smaller...
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This cookie is a sublime combination of nut-laden pastry and preserves.
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One of the most popular Dutch sweet treats is a spice-filled, crunchy cookie called speculaas, or "mirror," since the cookies reflect the image of the molds from which they're shaped.
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This recipe combines a buttery Scottish tradition with the flavors of the Hawaiian Islands.
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Try one of our glazed spritz-cookie variations: Citrus-Glazed Cookies, Vanilla-Glazed Swirl Cookies, and White-Chocolate-Glazed Cookies.
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A batch of vanilla cookie dough is tinted two different colors to create these Christmas trees.
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Looking for a new macaroon recipe? Follow these easy directions to make flourless cookies with dried apricots, a dessert that's welcome at both Passover and Easter meals.
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This cookie is designed to be baked, presented, and then broken or cut into individual portions.
Author: Martha Stewart
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These crisp-chewy cookies have a great buttery taste and a nice note of fresh vanilla.
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Crisp, mildly spiced twice-baked cookies make a lovely accompaniment to fresh berries and sherbet but are equally nice alongside a cup of tea.
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Feeling dark and mysterious? Bake a batch of these creature-of-the-night creations, which sandwich a rich dulce de leche filling between chocolate cookies.
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These simple macaroon crusts are filled with vanilla-flavored whipped cream for a simple-yet-delicious treat.
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These sweet cookies make the best treats for your loved ones.
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These alfajores cookies are courtesy of blogger Matt Armendariz of mattbites.com.
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When you want a little something sweet after dinner, dip one of these crunchy, nut-studded treats into a cold glass of milk or a hot cup of coffee.
Author: Martha Stewart
There are countless variations of these iconic spice cookies in Australia, where they're known as ginger nuts. Martha's version calls for a trifecta of ginger -- dried, fresh, and crystallized.
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In Guatemala, these crisp, buttery cookies rolled in sesame seeds are available from street vendors and in bakeries everywhere. They make a fine breakfast alongside a cup of coffee.
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We paired animal cookies two by two for an edible menagerie in these aptly named Noah's Ark Sugar Cookies.
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Use aspic cutters, essentially tiny cookie cutters, to create doily patterns.
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For holiday cookies, peppermint candies move from the candy dish and into deep, slightly bitter chocolate dough to create an irresistibly bold flavor.
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The perfect warm-weather dessert, these lemon squares are made with a sweet, flaky crust to balance out the tartness.
Author: Martha Stewart