There are so many spices – hundreds, in fact – that it’s a real challenge to pick a favorite. However, with a gun to my head, I would have to name cardamom. There’s something very comforting yet ...

The classic combination of chocolate and macadamia nuts gets a holiday overhaul with the addition of cardamom, one of the most overlooked and underappreciated of the holiday spices. And if baking up a ...

This bun recipe has been in my family for at least four generations. The other recipes were taken from my grandmother’s cookbook, which was published in 1947. As in most baking recipes, follow the ...

Tis the season for making cookies and other sweet treats. This week, we'll share recipes for goodies you could add to your holiday baking list. This recipe, a flavorful twist on the classic sugar ...

Makes about 3 dozen cookies. Note: This recipe must be prepared in advance. As the cookies cooled, we decorated with freshly grated orange zest, for additional flavor and color. From Jeanne Nordstrom ...

Note: From Mary Ellen Rae. This dough works best in a cookie press when it is freshly made. If you must refrigerate it, bring it to room temperature before pressing out the cookies. Cookie press disk ...

Get ready to whisk, roll and bake your way into the holiday spirit with our Christmas cookie recipes. These sweet treats are so good, they’ll become part of your yearly baking traditions. From flavors ...

Twin Cities Live’s 16 th Annual 12 Days of Cookies series continues with cardamom sugar cookies from Zoê François. Her latest book is called Zoë Bakes Cookies and it’s available now! Click here.

The sweet aroma of cookies baking wafts through the kitchen as the kids trample in and plead, "When are they gonna be ready?" Smile and reply softly, "Soon. But these are for the company, dear hearts.

There are many things that can make you feel like you’re on holiday. For me, it’s often the small things. The extra half an hour in bed in the mornings, longer walks with the dog in the park, and more ...

Makes about 18 sandwich cookies. Note: This recipe must be prepared in advance. Commercially prepared apple butter is readily available. To toast pecans, place nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat, ...