Step 1 In a medium bowl, whisk together 1¼ cups (156 g) all-purpose flour, 1 tsp. baking powder, and ¼ tsp. kosher salt. Step 2 In a large bowl, using a hand mixer, beat 1 stick (113 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled completely, and ⅔ cup (133 g) granulated sugar on medium-high speed until … Read more
Everything we love about chocolate peppermint bark—creamy white chocolate contrasting a delicate candy crunch—is nestled into the center of these fudgy, soft-baked holiday cookies. The trick to a cookie that’s chewy all the way through is to think of cooling as part of the baking process. Straight out of the oven, these cookies should be … Read more
These dramatically craggy cookies call upon Chinese five-spice for their warming complexity. The flavors in the blend—usually a mix of star anise, fennel seeds, cloves, cinnamon, and peppercorns—evoke the aromatic notes of a classic molasses cookie. But then there’s added depth from astringent clove and licorice-like star anise. Ingredients and ratios differ among brands—some contain … Read more
Step 1 Arrange racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat oven to 350°. Line 2 large, rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Step 2 Sift 2½ cups (313 g) all-purpose flour, ¼ tsp. baking soda, and ¼ tsp. kosher salt into a large bowl. Set aside. Step 3 Beat 1 cup (2 sticks) … Read more
These soft butter cookies are made with mooncake molds. I found these gorgeous floral molds online and they really remind me of block print stamps from Jaipur. Block printing is a very popular form of textile art where you use multiple wooden stamps (blocks) to tap on various designs onto cotton cloth. They can be … Read more
We then used store-bought sugar cookie dough (for consistency’s sake) and baked cookies on each pan according to the instructions on the package for an uncoated, ungreased pan—in our most recent round of testing, this meant 350ºF for 17 minutes. We removed each pan to a cooling rack and after cooling inspected the cookies for … Read more
In a perfect world, Halloween cookies don’t compete with the annual bonanza of candy corn, peanut butter cups, and other sweets that vie for candy lovers’ attention this time of year. Instead, my ideal Halloween treats celebrate that bounty. That’s why I was immediately on board with my test kitchen pal Kat Boytsova’s idea to … Read more
It only has six ingredients, but this recipe for lacy pecan cookies yields a big batch perfect for bake sales, potlucks, or impromptu house parties. Combining pecans, sugar, and potato starch in the food processor creates a flavorful base and delicate crumb (all-purpose flour could never, but if you’re in a pinch, cornstarch makes a … Read more
Step 1 Place racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat oven to 350°. Line two large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Step 2 Whisk 1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon, 1½ tsp. ground ginger, 1 tsp. ground nutmeg, and ¾ tsp. ground cloves in a small bowl to make pumpkin pie spice. Whisk 3 … Read more
With delectable chewy centers and crispy edges, these chocolate cookies can best be described in two words: totally satisfying. Serve them warm beneath a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a gooey, dinner party–worthy treat not unlike brownies à la mode. Pack them into an airtight container for your next picnic or bake sale. Pair … Read more