I love classic shortbread just as much anyone; but I also love to make shortbread with ground nut flours to take advantage of the flavor of the nuts and make the cookies gluten-free. Almond flour — ...

Shortbread is ridiculously easy to make and despite being made from a limited number of inexpensive ingredients, the dough can be transformed into a seemingly endless number of variations. Powdered ...

These are my go-to lemon bars and they never disappoint me. An extra-thick layer of perfectly tart, sugar-dusted lemon curd sits atop a shortbread base that is rich, buttery and irresistible. These ...

Editor’s note: High altitudes makes cookies spread in the pan, cakes fall and few baked goods turn out as they do at sea level. This twice-monthly column presents recipes and tips that make baking in ...

While demonstrating her chocolate-dipped pecan squares recipe on the Barefoot Contessa cooking show, Garten revealed that the base crust “is just like making shortbread.” The combination of a handful ...

Crisp, buttery shortbread, tangy lemon custard and a dusting of powdered sugar — a classic lemon bar is an irresistible burst of lemony sunshine. There are numerous recipes for the timeless dessert, ...

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 ...

Like many people these days, I am disillusioned by the divisiveness, hatred and what-have-you-done-for-me-lately attitude that’s rampant these days. A week ago, some of my faith and optimism were ...

Fruity dessert bars are a fun and simple way to enjoy fresh flavors in a baked treat. They’re great for sharing, easy to pack, and work well for any season depending on the fruit you use. Whether ...

IT’S RARE to find fragrant, juicy apricots, ripened in the sun and bursting with flavor. Thankfully, it's much easier to find soft, fragrant dried apricots. Indeed, this easy and highly adaptable ...

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