This recipe, from Elayne Kitchen of Norwalk, Connecticut, is her daughter Bonnie's delicious variation on Italian amaretti, airy almond drop cookies.
Author: Martha Stewart
Biscotti are baked twice for extra crunch, first as a log, then in slices. You can use other nuts and dried fruits in this recipe, such as hazelnuts and cherries, or almonds and apricots.
Author: Martha Stewart
This one-of-a-kind cookie recipe is courtesy of pastry chef Christina Tosi of Momofuku Milk Bar.
Author: Martha Stewart
These meringue Valentine's Day kisses are dipped in bittersweet chocolate.
Author: Martha Stewart
Just as setting out milk and cookies will appease a jolly elf, these gingerbread critters are sure to tame ornery beasts. Lemony royal icing cloaks the cookies with spider web and bat disguises. Use extra...
Author: Martha Stewart
Instead of icing this season's sugar cookies, we stamped out circles and edged them in two sizes of sanding sugar for full, colorful coverage. But here's a handy shortcut: Shape the dough into a log, coat...
Author: Sarah Carey
Graham flour is available at bobsredmill.com. Find star-shaped cookie cutters at baking-supply stores or at cookiecutter.com.
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
This classic recipe begins with our Basic Butter Cookie Dough and ends with a dusting of sugar.
Author: Martha Stewart
This variation on our Classic Shortbread got their name either from their likeness to frilly underskirts or a mispronunciation of the French petites gatelles (little cakes).
Author: Martha Stewart
Marshmallow Cookie Sandwiches were born when Tennessee gave us the Moon Pie in 1917, marking one giant leap for snack-kind. The homemade version is out of this world. Graham crackers are surprisingly easy...
Author: Martha Stewart
Flecks of espresso are dotted throughout these petite cookies, which are sandwiched together with creamy milk-chocolate ganache.
Author: Martha Stewart
Not many kids (or adults) could resist these treats made with the classic combo of peanut butter and jelly.
Author: Martha Stewart
The cookies aren't just for Halloween. Make them year-round, using nonpareils in a rainbow of colors.
Author: Martha Stewart
Lemon zest brightens brightens up these oatmeal cookies for a delicious wintry treat.
Author: Martha Stewart
The recipe is also a good base for any number of flavors. If using a nonstick pan, which heats up faster than a traditional one, go by the shorter baking time in step 4. Click here for 21-century variations...
Author: Martha Stewart
This dough can also be used for Chocolate-Pecan, Peanut Butter and Cherry, Rum-Raisin and Cashew, and Chocolate-Toffee Oatmeal drop cookies.
Author: Martha Stewart
The peppermints can be crushed in a food processor or placed in a plastic bag, covered with a kitchen towel, and smashed using the flat side of a mallet or a skillet. They will melt when baked within the...
Author: Martha Stewart
In Guatemala, these crisp, buttery cookies rolled in sesame seeds are available from street vendors and in bakeries everywhere. They make a fine breakfast alongside a cup of coffee.
Author: Martha Stewart
Tiramisu is Italian for "pick me up," and that's exactly what these bite-size sweets with a creamy, boozy filling beg you to do.
Author: Martha Stewart
These delicate, crispy cookies have a lacelike appearance and are delicious served with tea -- or combine them with Melon with Orange-Ginger Syrup for an impressive dessert.
Author: Martha Stewart
One of Santa's favorites, this cookie is dressed for the season with honey, cinnamon, and brandied golden raisins. You can substitute white chocolate with semisweet or bittersweet.
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe, one of Martha's favorites, is courtesy of Patrick Lemble, the former executive pastry chef at the legendary Four Seasons restaurant, in New York City.
Author: Martha Stewart
Light hazelnut kisses complement the richness of Chocolate Pots de Creme.
Author: Martha Stewart
Looking for a new macaroon recipe? Follow these easy directions to make flourless cookies with dried apricots, a dessert that's welcome at both Passover and Easter meals.
Author: Martha Stewart
These cookies are composed like miniature tarts, each with its own crust, fruit filling, and topping.
Author: Martha Stewart
Sarah Bernhardt cookies are as multilayered as their namesake, the famed French actress who once starred in the title role of "Hamlet." An almond macaroon base is topped with silken chocolate filling and...
Author: Martha Stewart
These delicious mouthfuls are fun to bake and make fabulous presents when wrapped and tied with a bow.
Author: Martha Stewart
The basic shape of these cookies belies the sophisticated combination of flavors provided by chocolate-studded shells and delectably creamy chestnut centers.
Author: Martha Stewart
Delicate and thin, these coconut sugar cookies are cut into wintry shapes and whimsically decorated.
Author: Martha Stewart
For this classic, we had morning buns on our minds and added orange zest and cinnamon to the sugar.
Author: Martha Stewart
A confluence of textures-crispy, airy, and crunchy-come together in these Almond-Meringue Cookies, perfect for any holiday gathering.
Author: Martha Stewart
We've taken the guesswork out of making these patisserie beauties, so you can prepare them at home (for less than 25 cents a pop!). Be sure to weigh the ingredients precisely, and follow the step-by-step...
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
This cookie recipe is courtesy of Lisel Arroyo and Diana Yen of The Jewels of New York. Download and print the heart-cookie template for an easy-to-follow decorating guide.
Author: Martha Stewart
A dollop of chocolate-hazelnut spread lends unexpected decadence to a hazelnut blondie.
Author: Martha Stewart
Food editor Kristina Kurek mixed fresh vanilla bean seeds and citrus zest into a meringue cookie. The result -- a sweet, swirly cloud that tastes as good as it looks.
Author: Martha Stewart
This dessert recipe is courtesy of chef Emeril Lagasse.
Author: Martha Stewart
This cookie is a sublime combination of nut-laden pastry and preserves.
Author: Martha Stewart
Our powdered-sugar-dusted butter cookie gets its crunchy, crumbly texture from finely ground toasted almonds -- and its name from its characteristic curve.
Author: Martha Stewart
This moist cookie bar is the perfect partner to a glass of milk or a cup of tea.
Author: Martha Stewart
Orange-scented cranberries -- usually a seasonal relish -- get a spot on the dessert table in these two-bite cookies. The crunchy yellow cornmeal crust, brightened with orange zest, is a fitting match....
Author: Martha Stewart
Take a peek inside your cauldron and see what candy is leftover from Halloween. Chop it up and mix it in these decadent and delightful cookies, which extend the holiday by a few extra days.
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
Made with an easy sour cream dough instead of the traditional puff pastry, these mini elephant ears are filled with raspberry jam and rolled in cinnamon sugar.
Author: Martha Stewart
These cookies benefit from the addition of buttery, rich macadamia nuts and a dip in luscious chocolate.
Author: Martha Stewart
For a bite of pure bliss, sink your teeth into this hybrid of coffee cake and a snickerdoodle cookie. Layers of rich batter, crumbly streusel, and a topping of crunchy cinnamon sugar add up to irresistible;...
Author: Martha Stewart