I love riffing on cookies. I rarely plan to make them in advance, but a quick check for butter, flour, eggs, and sugar, and I’m halfway there. The fun comes from seeing what else I have around that ...

If necessity is the mother of invention, clearing out the pantry might be its father. While recently taking stock of what was in my cupboards, I was also thinking about cookies. Maybe this was ...

Toast sesame seeds in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat, shaking often, until golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside. Beat butter and sugar with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Stir ...

I discovered this recipe in a magazine ad for McCormick toasted sesame seeds. (You can use any brand and toast the sesame seeds yourself.) Sesame seeds have an assertive flavour that works beautifully ...

For the home bakers who enter the Tribune Holiday Cookie Contest each year, the recipes are about more than just sweet things to eat — they represent valuable memories of the holiday season. This year ...

Bring the magic of the holidays to your kitchen this year with our easy Christmas cookie recipes. These sweet treats take no more than 25 minutes of prep work, making them perfect for hosting or a ...