Who doesn't love cookies? They're sweet, come in various flavors, and if decorated well, they might even look too pretty to eat. And when it comes to decorating, the best part is that there are so ...

Aim to roll sugar cookie dough to a 1/4-inch thickness for cookies that bake evenly and are sturdy enough to decorate. Always chill sugar cookie dough before baking to enhance flavor, texture, and ...

With her buoyant personality, Ruthie Dexter is fun to be around any time—but folks really cozy up around the holidays when she brings out her homemade cookies. She shares her best cookie frosting tips ...

These cookies are designed to be holiday showstoppers, decorated on every surface with colorful icing, sanding sugar, and candies. Each cookie begins with the same sugar cookie dough and a printable ...

Q: When is the best time to give a party during the holiday season? A: December is the most festive month of the year, which means there are many activities competing for everyone’s time. The first ...

Tis the season for holiday cookies! Bellaire baker, Ruthie Dexter, is a pro at making cookies in Northern Michigan. Here are a couple of her cookie recipes originally published in the December 2015 ...

If you buy something from a link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. The key to making these edible works of art is royal icing, the glossy mix of meringue powder, powdered ...

I used to think my kitchen was cursed. Every time I made royal icing, something went wrong – cracked cookies, bleeding colors, or icing that never quite set right. After ruining countless batches (and ...

This year has brought with it a list—a novel, really—of questions parents never expected to have to ask themselves. A big one at front of mind right now: Can my kid go trick-or-treating? Should they?