We bake during the holidays to honor our recipes and to preserve the knowledge that most people once had at their fingertips.

Discover the Michigan desserts locals grew up loving, passed down through generations and still just as irresistible today.

The holiday season is about gathering with friends and family and celebrating shared loved for one another. Here are some ...

We’re closing in on Christmas, and that means a last-minute dash to bake fresh cookies. But which ones to make for your office potluck or church cookie swap? We’ve shared plenty of great cookie ...

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Combine the cumin, caraway and mustard seeds in a small skillet and heat over low heat until fragrant. Remove from the heat and allow to cool completely before ...

From sides to mains and mulled wine to holiday cookies, here's what to serve on Christmas to celebrate with German flair. Jodie Kautzmann is an editor, baker, and confectioner with more than 15 years ...

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 5: Sugar Cookies With Buttercream 'Embroidery' for COOKIES PROJECT in Food photographed on November 5, 2025. (Photo by Lauren Bulbin/The Washington Post; food styling by Lisa ...

Heat oven to 350˚F. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar together with an electric mixer on ...

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Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... When you’ve been making holiday cookies as long as some of us here at The Denver Post have, you’re bound to have your favorites, those that you make year ...

Zimtsterne are traditional German cinnamon stars made with egg whites, ground almonds, and cinnamon. These classic German Christmas cookies have a chewy texture and a light meringue topping, making ...

Whether you’re talking about what to feed Santa or the abundance of gingerbread men, maybe no pastry is tied as deeply to the holidays as are cookies. Our Food Team asked readers to submit their ...