Bring the magic of the holidays to your kitchen this year with our easy Christmas cookie recipes. These sweet treats take no more than 30 minutes of active time, making them perfect for hosting or a ...

Holiday cookie swaps are one of the best ways to share festive cheer, discover new favorites, and surprise your friends with irresistible homemade treats. Whether you’re aiming for classic ...

Bake holiday cookies that are gorgeous, gift-ready, and down-right delicious. Cheryl Slocum is a James Beard Award-winning food writer, editor, and recipe developer. She has spent over 16 years ...

Every year, when the holiday season rolls in and my kitchen starts to look like a bakery, I’m reminded that some of the best Christmas cookies are also the simplest. Between school concerts, holiday ...

Cookies and milk are a classic combo at any time of year, and the holidays are no exception. But don’t overlook other beverage options when serving up your baked goods while celebrating the season.

Holiday baking does not have to derail your routine. These lightened-up ricotta cookies offer a festive treat with a few smart swaps, using coconut oil instead of butter and maple syrup in place of ...

Check out these recipes from Dan Pelosi, Casey Elsass and Samantha Seneviratne. What better way to get in the holiday spirit than with a cookie party? Cookbook authors and cookie-loving recipe ...

If you like the flavors of ginger and ground cloves and molasses, you may well enjoy Old-Fashioned Ginger Snap Cookies like these, fresh from the Times Leader test kitchen oven. “It tastes like ...

The holidays are busy, and finding time to make sweets can feel like another task on a long list. No-bake treats offer a simple way to prepare something special without turning on the oven. These easy ...

Local bakers submitted nearly 40 batches of cookies in the 2025 Dayton Daily News Holiday Cookie Contest. The holiday cookie contest returned two years ago after a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.