Step 1 In a large bowl, whisk cake mix, eggs, butter, and oil until just combined. (The dough will be quite thick and start ...

Next, add the flour, nuts, and fruit, and stir until well combined. Form the dough into two logs, then roll them in finely chopped pistachios. Wrap the cookie dough logs in plastic wrap and aluminum ...

These holiday cookies have that irresistible pull, tempting everyone to sneak a bite as soon as they hit the table. From classic flavors to festive twists, each one is crafted to spread cheer long ...

Blossom cookies are always treat for the holidays! Take a delicious buttery soft cookie and top it with a sweet Hersey Kiss.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.