There are so many spices – hundreds, in fact – that it’s a real challenge to pick a favorite. However, with a gun to my head, I would have to name cardamom. There’s something very comforting yet ...

The classic combination of chocolate and macadamia nuts gets a holiday overhaul with the addition of cardamom, one of the most overlooked and underappreciated of the holiday spices. And if baking up a ...

This bun recipe has been in my family for at least four generations. The other recipes were taken from my grandmother’s cookbook, which was published in 1947. As in most baking recipes, follow the ...

A generous ratio of butter to flour helps the dough spread in the oven, resulting in thin, crispy cookies with lacy golden brown edges. Chill the dough before baking to control spreading and ...

The classic combination of chocolate and macadamia nuts gets a holiday overhaul with the addition of cardamom, one of the most overlooked and under-appreciated of the holiday spices. And if baking up ...

Note: From Mary Ellen Rae. This dough works best in a cookie press when it is freshly made. If you must refrigerate it, bring it to room temperature before pressing out the cookies. Cookie press disk ...

Spread almonds onto an ungreased baking pan. Place in a 350 degrees oven and bake about 7 minutes or until golden brown and fragrant; stir once or twice to ensure even browning. Place slivered almonds ...

Makes about 3 dozen cookies. Note: This recipe must be prepared in advance. As the cookies cooled, we decorated with freshly grated orange zest, for additional flavor and color. From Jeanne Nordstrom ...

Makes about 18 sandwich cookies. Note: This recipe must be prepared in advance. Commercially prepared apple butter is readily available. To toast pecans, place nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat, ...