Sugary, nutty shortbread is a sure sign of the holidays.
Author: Martha Stewart
Two classic Middle Eastern ingredients, rice flour and rose water, come together in these uniquely textured special-occasion cookies. Brown butter adds just the right amount of richness.
Author: Martha Stewart
These sweet and nutty shortbread cookies would be perfect with an afternoon cup of tea. Martha made this recipe on Martha Bakes episode 607.
Author: Martha Stewart
Elevate everyone's favorite sandwich cookie with this all-natural recipe.
Author: Martha Stewart
Looking for a way to upgrade basic shortbread cookie dough? Add in chopped dried fruit, as we've done here, which adds texture and more sweetness. We love apricots, but any variety will do.
Author: Martha Stewart
Made with cocoa and espresso powders, cocoa nibs, and a touch of cinnamon, these sliced cookies were inspired by the traditional pairing of coffee and chocolate.
Author: Martha Stewart
These chocolatey cookies, which are filled with a vanilla-infused ganache, have a texture similar to brownies.
Author: Martha Stewart
Have yourself a sweet ending: These festive meringues sandwich a chocolate ganache.
Author: Martha Stewart
Although carrot cake didn't appear in U.S. cookbooks until the second half of the twentieth century, today it is indisputably a classic and beloved American dessert. These delicious carrot-cake cookies...
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
Classic madeleines -- those perfectly delicate shell-shaped cookies -- are flavored with lemon or orange zest, but variations include chocolate, cocoa, almond paste, or nuts. Baked in scallop-shaped molds,...
Author: Martha Stewart
These cookies are sure to please everyone in the house.
Author: Martha Stewart
Using both fresh and dried ginger ensures that these cookies have a snappy flavor. For even more spicy-sweet goodness, use up to 1/3 cup fresh ginger.
Author: Martha Stewart
This wonderful holiday recipe for candied ginger shortbread wedges can be found in Season's Eatings.
Author: Martha Stewart
Some say ma'amoul, a popular Middle Eastern cookie stuffed with date puree, is a reminder that at the end of the fasting period, there's a sweet reward. Stamped with geometric designs, they make beautiful...
Author: Martha Stewart
These bars are topped with toasted coconut and lime zest.
Author: Martha Stewart
Take a cue from the French and bake meringues in a rainbow of colors. Crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, they're utterly irresistible. Start with Martha's chocolate version, then try the raspberry...
Author: Martha Stewart
Pizzelle batter is cooked on a special iron (cialde iron), which gives them decorative patterns. Pizzelles can also be made into edible dessert cups -- fill these with berries and ice cream.
Author: Martha Stewart
These bars, topped with brown-sugar icing and candied ginger, are best a day or two after they are baked so the flavors have a chance to deepen.
Author: Martha Stewart
Brown butter adds a nutty flavor to the crust of these pleasantly tart lemon bars.
Author: Martha Stewart
This creamy dessert is a cross between key lime pie and traditional lemon bars.
Author: Martha Stewart
This simple shortbread recipe is patted firmly into a baking pan; shapes are cut with a cookie cutter.
Author: Martha Stewart
Merritt Palminteri, a guest baker on "The Martha Stewart Show," provided this recipe.
Author: Martha Stewart
To achieve the most volume, whisk egg whites in a metal bowl set over a pot of simmering water until just warm to the touch.
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe, courtesy of Amy Scherber and Toy Kim Dupree, can be found in "The Sweeter Side of Amy's Bread."
Author: Martha Stewart
Believe it or not, the two cookies in this photo share the same delicious ginger-spiced dough. The main recipe will result in a patterned cookie laced with cocoa, embossed with a cookie stamp, and brushed...
Author: Sarah Carey
Show your love with these adorable sugar cookies! They're cut out in heart shapes and decorated with royal icing and edible luster dust.
Author: Martha Stewart
These chewy, sweet bars are a great alternative to fruitcake -- but they don't contain any alcohol, making them a kid-friendly holiday treat.
Author: Martha Stewart
Serve these chocolate waffle cookies with ice cream, or go the opposite route and serve alongside hot chocolate, to make the most of the delicate cookies.
Author: Martha Stewart
The secret to a great ice cream sandwich is the cookie. Or in this case, the brookie. Our brookie batter bakes into rounds that are dense and fudgy on the inside and amazingly crackly on the outside. Once...
Author: Greg Lofts
Any dried fruit can be substituted for the raisins in these delicious cookies that make for the perfect snack. Be sure the cookies are completely cool before storing in an airtight container.
Author: Martha Stewart
Stash the dough for these cookie-cutter favorites in the freezer, then bake them off and sparkle them up for everyone on your gift list.
Author: Martha Stewart
This salty-sweet treat is one that both kids and adults alike will love. Plain popcorn and coarsely chopped salted pretzels are mixed together with a rich caramel and marshmallow sauce. It's an ooey-gooey,...
Author: Martha Stewart
Turkey isn't the only leftover to contend with. These sweet-tart fruit-filled treats put that extra can of cranberry sauce to delicious use.
Author: Martha Stewart
Martha's pecan bars are the perfect combination of salty and sweet. Add them to your dessert rotation and everyone will be impressed.
Author: Martha Stewart
Perk up our Basic Shortbread Wedges with this espresso flavored variation.
Author: Martha Stewart
Rosemary represents remembrance. So our rosemary shortbread cookies are sure to make a lasting impression. Download our decorative card; color-print onto heavy paper.
Author: Martha Stewart
Toasted pine nuts and a splash of best-quality olive oil lend these crumbly-chewy cookies rich flavor. Rosemary adds a savory note to each bite.
Author: Martha Stewart
Make this classic Irish Butter Shortbread recipe from Rachel Gaffney for a melt-in-your-mouth St. Patrick's Day treat.
Author: Martha Stewart
These crisp, delicate cookies are the perfect complement to our Earl Grey Pots de Creme.
Author: Martha Stewart
Looking for an easy sweet dessert to serve for Passover? This crowd-pleasing recipe for macaroons offers an intense chocolate flavor without ingredients to be avoided during the Jewish holiday, such as...
Author: Martha Stewart
Think big-real big. These crisp, chewy treats are rich with buttery pecans and decadent chunks of creamy white chocolate. This recipe appears in our cookbook "Martha Stewart's Cookie Perfection" (Clarkson...
Author: Martha Stewart
No eggs? No problem. Even discerning eaters won't be able to taste the difference between these treats and traditional oatmeal cookies. This recipe adapted fromMartha Stewart's Cookies.
Author: Martha Stewart
The sweetest way to give Dad some sugar this Father's Day: Bake him these poppy seed-speckled treats, personalized with our easy templates.
Author: Martha Stewart
Falling somewhere between a pie and a cookie, this pastry tops a crisp crust with a thick layer of pecans. The sweet pecan filling offers a delicious variation on the pecan pie-perfect for dessert, lunch,...
Author: Martha Stewart
This buttery cookie gets better with age: It can be stored up to a month, and over that time its flavor deepens. Dip the tips of the cookies in melted chocolate for a decorative touch.
Author: Martha Stewart
With their crisp, buttery crust and creamy lemon filling, these little squares taste of spring. Have some with a glass of milk or a cup of tea.
Author: Martha Stewart
Use this recipe along with our Royal Icing to make Partridge-in-a-Pear-Tree Cookies, Snowman Cookies, Reindeer Cookies, Santa Claus Cookies, Marbleized Peppermint-Candy Cookies (not pictured), and Snow...
Author: Martha Stewart
Crunchy, buttery and nutty, these crisps are a delightful addition to any holiday cookie plate.
Author: Martha Stewart