Parchment paper is often considered a baker's best friend, simplifying the baking process and making cleanup a breeze.

Make one or make them all. Johnny Miller for The New York Times. Food Stylist:Samantha Seneviratne.Credit... Supported by A great cookie platter should excite and inspire, from first electric sight to ...

There’s nothing like a fresh-baked cookie: crisp on the edges and chewy in the center. And science can explain why. The minute cookies and other baked goods like bread and cake exit the oven, a ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The L.A. Times Holiday Cookie Bake-Off returns after a several-year hiatus with 10 creative winners. A panel from ...