Shortbread is ridiculously easy to make and despite being made from a limited number of inexpensive ingredients, the dough can be transformed into a seemingly endless number of variations. Powdered ...

These homemade candy bars are fashioned after the Twix bar, which is similar to the classic “millionaire’s shortbread” dessert, a layer of shortbread topped with caramel and rich chocolate. Top ...

These are my go-to lemon bars and they never disappoint me. An extra-thick layer of perfectly tart, sugar-dusted lemon curd sits atop a shortbread base that is rich, buttery and irresistible. These ...

While demonstrating her chocolate-dipped pecan squares recipe on the Barefoot Contessa cooking show, Garten revealed that the base crust “is just like making shortbread.” The combination of a handful ...

Looking for the ultimate cookie? This one, from Jesse Szewczyk’s “Cookies: The New Classics” (Clarkson Potter, $27.50), hits all the buttons. Buttery shortbread. Gooey caramel. Nutty peanut butter. Oh ...

Crisp, buttery shortbread, tangy lemon custard and a dusting of powdered sugar — a classic lemon bar is an irresistible burst of lemony sunshine. There are numerous recipes for the timeless dessert, ...

Like many people these days, I am disillusioned by the divisiveness, hatred and what-have-you-done-for-me-lately attitude that’s rampant these days. A week ago, some of my faith and optimism were ...

Fruity dessert bars are a fun and simple way to enjoy fresh flavors in a baked treat. They’re great for sharing, easy to pack, and work well for any season depending on the fruit you use. Whether ...

You can almost turn any dessert into a bar. That's the beauty of this kind of dessert. And during the holidays, where cookie tables pop up at every celebration, showing up with a cookie in bar form is ...