In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or a hand-held mixture works fine also) cream the butter and sugar together, about 2 minutes. Add in the milk and vanilla and blend to ...

These lacy, rich cookies are crisp around the edges and chewy in the center. If you already have toasted sugar on hand, just mix it with melted butter, flavor that mixture with a vanilla bean pod, ...

If you love nibbling on buttery shortbread cookies with a cup of tea, give this showstopping ice cream a try. It's flavored with Earl Grey tea and vanilla bean. The crushed shortbread and pieces of ...

If the recipe has “Grandma’s” in the name and a cup of butter and a cup of vegetable oil in the list of ingredients, how can you go wrong? This is no-fuss cookie-baking at its finest — nothing tricky, ...

Christmas cookies have a way of turning simple moments into family traditions. The kinds of cookies that disappear fast, ...

I’ve loved toffee since I was a kid and have collected recipes that feature it for years. This one is a favorite: a brown-sugar shortbread with a mild toffee taste complemented by a dark chocolate ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." This easy chocolate sugar cookie dough gets transformed into a winter wonderland of treats thanks to ...

An irresistible bar to slice and share is just one way cookies can win the day. Whether you're baking for a crowd or want a quick treat, these cookie recipes have your back. No need to overthink ...

Each year as the month transitions from November to December, the thought of holiday-time baking reenergizes me for the rest of the year. Esoteric German cakes and breads that take an inordinate ...

Inspired by Brown & Haley Almond Roca candies, these shortbread bars are warm and nutty with browned butter, sliced almonds and cacao nibs, and perked up with instant coffee powder for a chocolate ...