Great Holiday Articles

Grab a cup of hot cocoa, turn your computer on and read these great articles before you start baking this holiday season. You will find recipes, tips, questions & answers, strategies, and much more.

Seven Reasons to Bake Your Own
Perhaps you're still deciding whether to join the cookie-baking crowd this year. Maybe you're wondering if this age-old holiday custom is worth the time, or worried you don't have enough expertise, equipment or kitchen space... MORE

Cookies Crumbling? Read On
Having written several cookie cookbooks, I get a lot of questions about baking cookies. The same questions come up over and over, but occasionally an unusual one pops up, including the most surprising I've heard recently: "How far should I drop drop cookies?"... MORE

Strategies for Marathon Baking
Baking holiday cookies goes so much more smoothly with the right planning. A baker's dozen tips on how to set up for a marathon session... MORE

Essential Ingredients for a Holiday Kitchen
It's that time again for holiday cookies and desserts. For the best results, start with good ingredients. Use our guide to help you stock your pantry with the right stuff so you can bake like a pro... MORE

12 Days of Cookies
Bake some of these favorites from 12 Days of Cookies past and you'll be ready for any holiday party, cookie swap or Christmas Eve visit from Santa... MORE