Baking Basics

There is bound to be a day when you have the taste, that wonderful hunger for something special but you can't figure out just what it is. It can drive you crazy but sooner or later it will come to...

It may be hard to bake gourmet cookies, brownies, and muffins in the microwave, but microwaving dessert can be the easiest way to go when just a baking a small amount. There is no out of there...

Something about the combination of sweet with salty always appeals to me, which is probably why I absolutely love potato chip cookies. Yep, that’s right, I said potato chip cookies! And here’s...

It’s that time of year when everybody is puttin on their apron and turming up the oven and is planning on baking homemade Christmas cookies. Whether you are baking with the kids, a baking veteran,...

The chocolate chip cookie is the king of all chocolate recipes. Baking these chocolate chip cookies has become a ritual for many families and friends. Use this cookie recipe to quickly and easily...

Oatmeal cookies can sometimes seem like a bland excuse for a cookie. This is not the case. I love oatmeal cookies and this recipe won't dissapoint if you do too.

These cookies will have your friends asking for the recipe and every bake sale YOUR cookies will be the first ones gone!

How to bake classic delicious Peanut Butter Cookies at home.

Parchment paper is used to line baking sheets or hold in liquids in packets of oven-baked foods. It is lined with a coating of silicone or Quilon, which makes it moisture-resistant. Use of...

Children and cookies go hand in hand. This article, about making hand cookies, is a natural. Your children will love helping make these cookies on a rainy or snowy day, and they will love eating...

Italian fig cookies, or Cucidati, are a holiday tradition. A sweet dough is filled with fruits, nuts and jam, almost like a Fig Newton. Making them is time-consuming, but the dough and filling can...

With a cool crisp Autumn nip in the air, there is nothing better than warm, chewy, spicy molasses cookies. These cookies are slightly crisp on the outside, but soft and chewy on the inside. They...

Cookies are a terrific snack; they’re great for dessert too. The king of cookies has to be oatmeal cookies, sweet and delicious but also a healthy treat. If you’re a fan of outstanding oatmeal...

When you take time to bake a gift, such as cookies for a loved one, the best way to give that gift is in an attractive cookie basket. It is easy to put together an appealing basket full of fresh...

Holidays seem to bring out our desire to bake cookies. Passing by bakeries and seeing a display of festive cookies compels many to buy cookie cutters, search for a recipe and then stop before a...

Many holiday memories are made in the kitchen making Christmas cut-out cookies. For those of you who aren't elaborate bakers, there are some easy Christmas cut-out cookie recipes that you can use...

don't you just love that taste of sweet delicious cookies? well now is your chance to make your very own. you and your family will love this easy recipe to have for a great treat or dessert after...

The holidays are quickly coming upon us and one nice community service idea for the children in your family is to bake cookies for charity. Our local Girl Scouts do this every year for a soup...

Let me share with you my passion for cookie baking and decorating. I provide a very easy and delicious cookie recipe along with a great icing recipe. You can make these holiday cookies with your...

Peanut butter is a product that you can find in most kitchen cabinets. With a few other ingredients, whipping up a batch of cookies can be done in as little as eight minutes.

Sugar cookies make a great snack anytime. This recipe is easy to make. You can even freeze these cookies for later use.

Last year these were a hit during the holidays. When the budgets low, these cookies go a long way. 19 dozen!!Excellent for office, church or large familly gift giving.

Fast, Fast, Fast. And great with coffee in the morning. This is an old recipe from my mother-in law in Chicago. She reluctantly gave it up. Hope you enjoy these family favorite Italian X-mas...

Melting Moments Cookies stand by their name and will literally melt in your mouth and are a fun and easy treat to make for friends and family. The kids will love to help make these cookies as they...

A cookie press allows you to create delicate, colorful cookies in the shapes of flowers, leaves and trees. The press will come with a kit including everything you need such as the tube to hold the...

Cookie mixes are a great way to give the gift of tasty treats without piling more ready-made desserts into a pantry already filled with holiday goodies. Cookie mixes can be baked into delicious...

Oats are a cereal grain, commonly used to feed animals such as horses and cattle. Oats are also processed for human consumption, typically eaten as oatmeal cereal, and used for baking.

Valentine's Day brings thoughts of decadent desserts and sweet treats, and you can share the joy of the holiday by making home-baked goodies with your child. The project will give you and your...

Decorating sugar cookies with a toddler is a real challenge. But with some patients and a few easy steps you and your toddler will have a blast.

Have you ever been in a cookie exchange and half the cookies you get back taste like cardboard - no flavor? Five tips to baking fabulous cookies.

Follow these simple steps and the children will not only eat healthy,they will love the taste of these delicious cookies.By following these steps exactly,your success is insured.I've made these...

You don't have to be a pastry professional to create fanciful cookies that look and taste store bought. Impress family, friends and guests with a batch of buttery, melt-in-your mouth, pressed...

It almost Father Day. Dad would love some freshly bake cookies instead of a tie or a pair of socks. Here a fun and inexpensive way to warm your father heart with this homemade treat. Happy Father Day.

To make a cookie bouquet, carefully wrap the decorated flower cookies in cellophane, stick them in a terracotta pot, and wrap the entire pot in more cellophane. Create a beautiful, edible cookie...

Cookies make great edible arts and crafts projects for kids, as they can use animal-shaped cookie cutters, different colored icing and sprinkles. Let kids help out in the kitchen with fun tips...

A cookie press is an excellent way to get uniform-sized cookies in fun shapes. Simply load up a cookie press with cookie dough before pressing out each portion with fun tips from the owner of a...

When designing cookies, consider using different shapes for icing tips, use a variety of colors, and keep the design simple and fun. Design a daisy cookie with fun tips from the owner of a...

If there's one gift everyone loves, it's food. That's especially true when it comes to cookies. Cookies make the perfect gift for holidays, birthdays and even anniversaries. Of course, giving...

Burning cookies has happened in my kitchen once too many times. Many times, it was a great chuckle for the kids and many times, it gave way to wonderment from my husband how I actually became a...

Many recipes call for crushed cookies such as vanilla wafers or chocolate cookies. If you don't have an electric blender there is another easy way to pulverize them.

You don't need a special occasion to ship homemade cookies to a loved one for a special surprise. With proper packaging, homemade cookies will ship safely and arrive fresh.

You can make delicious baby shower cookies by using your favorite rolled sugar cookie recipe. To make them truly special, all you need are baby-themed cookies cutters and a few decorations.

When baking a cake or cookies it's equally important to cool them correctly as it is to bake them correctly. Here are a few tips on how to cool your desserts.

When it comes time to stick that special dessert into the oven you are going to need to check a few things first. Follow these steps to get your oven ready to bake.

These are very yummy no bakes. I have tried a few recipes then made up my own. The other recipes are to sweet and don't set up well. I have found that chocolate chips made a better no bake...

With the economy in a downward spiral, we're all looking for ways to save money. With a little effort, you can save money AND give you pooch a healthy, wholesome treat that you'll both love! My...

Sometimes that sweet tooth hits and we're too lazy to go to the store and get something or it's too late. Well nothing hits that sweet tooth spot better than freshly baked peanut butter cookies :)...

Baking cookies is one of the most pure pleasures of the holidays...or any time of year. Cookie cutters only come in certain designed shapes, and there are many times that you may want to bake...

Well, the holidays are just around the corner, and you'll probably have friends or family over to celebrate. If you're in need of a snack recipe to occupy all those gluttonous guests, look no...

Well, the holidays are just around the corner, and you'll probably have friends or family over to celebrate. If you're in need of a snack recipe to occupy all those gluttonous guests, look no...