Cookie bars, sliced pie squares, granola bars and crisped rice treats. Whether topped with a drizzle of chocolate or a crumbly streusel topping, bars are the go-to treats for bake sales and school ...

Each year as the month transitions from November to December, the thought of holiday-time baking reenergizes me for the rest of the year. Esoteric German cakes and breads that take an inordinate ...

Lightly sweet and quite crumbly, shortbread cookies are a buttery wonder. They take minutes to make, are sturdy enough to package as gifts and improve with age. The simplest kinds of shortbread ...

Heat oven to 350 F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with nonstick foil, extending flaps over both ends so that the bars may be removed easily after they are cool. Beat 3/4 cup butter with electric mixer ...

Looking for the ultimate cookie? This one, from Jesse Szewczyk’s “Cookies: The New Classics” (Clarkson Potter, $27.50), hits all the buttons. Buttery shortbread. Gooey caramel. Nutty peanut butter. Oh ...

Bar cookies give you more bang for your buck. You can bake a bunch at a time—no juggling hot baking pans and constantly beeping timers—and there's something pleasing about their grid-like nature. It ...

Earlier this winter, I tried a recipe from Saveur magazine for a chocolate caramel tart, and it was such a hit that it's now become part of my repertoire. The recipe began by making a chocolate cookie ...

Cookie bars are scrumptious and shareable treats that are perfect when baking for a crowd. Reach for your 9x13 pan and whip up enticing desserts like apple pie-inspired squares, frosted coconut ...

In a food processor, pulse together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder and salt. Add the butter and process until a smooth dough forms. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.

The beloved blogger behind Sally’s Baking Addiction reveals the simple ingredient that makes her shortbread and cookies irresistibly tender. Ever stumble upon a cookbook tip that feels like pure gold?

Baking cookies for the family or as gifts for friends and co-workers can be as simple as four ingredients this holiday season! Enter: the amazing 4 Ingredient Shortbread Cookie. The rich and delicate ...

If you’re looking for a delicious fall treat that captures all the cozy flavors of the season, these Pumpkin Shortbread Bars are a must-try! With a buttery, crumbly shortbread crust and a creamy ...