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My kids love these light melt-in-your-mouth cookies, and we have fun making them. These were always on our Christmas cookie...

These crisp, chewy cookies can be made any size you choose. They're also great with a variety of fillings—try making...

Create a sweet house for your favorite Easter basket treat. Use pastel candies to decorate the roof and nest. —Taste...

I have been seeing "surprise inside cookies" for a few years and really wanted to come up with my own...

You can add many different flavors to butter cookies to make them your own. Try an alternate type of citrus...

I get so busy during the Christmas season that cutout cookies are a hassle. But I love gingerbread and spritz...

This rich and comforting French onion soup recipe is surprisingly simple to make at home. And it rivals the soup...

I love quick and bright meals like this one-skillet wonder. The way it tastes, you'd think it takes a lot...

We use creme de menthe liqueur (the term means "mint cream" in French) to add a cool touch to these...

The idea for these bite-sized tarts started with little chocolate bottles of brandy. For an extra dash of fabulous, I...

This recipe comes out perfect every time and it's always a crowd-pleaser! A torch works best to get the sugar...

A chef at a local culinary school gave me this recipe, and I've been using it for years. Italian cornmeal...

My husband's love for classic peanut butter and jelly inspired this recipe. The strawberry buttercream and peanut butter frosting are...

I have been “cooking” since I was 3 years old. Now I cook for my two teenage sons and bake...

These light, airy morsels are twice as nice with two meringue cookies and velvety ganache in between. —Donna Pochoday-Stelmach, Morristown,...

While growing up, my husband always had pork chops that were pan-fried or baked, but he knew they could be...

For my son’s first Christmas home from Iraq, I wanted everything to feel magical. He loves meringue cookies, so I...

Some say these are the best cookies they’ve ever had! Such a cinch to put together with just five ingredients,...

When my sister and I were little, we used to beg my mother and grandmother to make these buttery chocolate...

Upgrade your dessert game with this ladyfingers recipe. It takes just 30 minutes to make and opens the door to...

I regularly cook up these candied pecans for Christmas gift-giving and family munching. The citrusy-sweet flavor is different and delicious....

These fried cinnamon-sugar homemade churros are best when fresh and hot. Try them with a cup of coffee or hot...

You can make this lovely anniversary cake, even if you're not celebrating a milestone! Flavor the cake as you wish,...

A vacation to Hawaii inspired me to create this mouthwatering brittle. Coconuts, macadamia nuts and pecans make my tropical-tasting recipe...

An old-fashioned favorite, this golden taffy gets my whole family pulling together in a special way! We wrap the melt-in-your...

Creme brulee is a decadent, elegant dessert that I reserve for the holidays and special occasions. This version features the...

TAKE A CRACK at crafting this sugar ary shell from CT’s cooks. It’s sure to make
Easter “eggstra” special!...

"Make a pot of coffee or fix a drink, this takes a while! It's worth it though-this recipe is a...

Making your own homemade curry powder is easier, and tastier, than you think! I think it's much better than any...