These alfajores cookies are courtesy of blogger Matt Armendariz of mattbites.com.
Author: Martha Stewart
The templates for the stars may be found on the Holiday Channel of our website, www.marthastewart.com.
Author: Martha Stewart
When you want a little something sweet after dinner, dip one of these crunchy, nut-studded treats into a cold glass of milk or a hot cup of coffee.
Author: Martha Stewart
These decorative spiral cookies are an easily made-ahead dessert that is sure to please any crowd.
Author: Martha Stewart
In Guatemala, these crisp, buttery cookies rolled in sesame seeds are available from street vendors and in bakeries everywhere. They make a fine breakfast alongside a cup of coffee.
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe is adapted from "Martha Stewart's Cookies."
Author: Martha Stewart
Just as setting out milk and cookies will appease a jolly elf, these gingerbread critters are sure to tame ornery beasts. Lemony royal icing cloaks the cookies with spider web and bat disguises. Use extra...
Author: Martha Stewart
These peanut butter cookies are a classic treat that your whole family will love.
Author: Martha Stewart
The perfect warm-weather dessert, these lemon squares are made with a sweet, flaky crust to balance out the tartness.
Author: Martha Stewart
Add nutty flavor and texture to basic shortbread dough with almond extract and ground almonds, then roll it out and cut into jaunty snowman shapes. A generous coat of confectioners' sugar is all each snowman...
Author: Martha Stewart
Stack them high! Place a mound of these Hazelnut Shortbread Balls in your favorite serving dish, place them at the center of your table, and watch them disappear as your guests delightfully enjoy.
Author: Martha Stewart
Use any combination of your favorite dried fruits--figs, pineapple, strawberries, kiwi--to create a visually-enticing treat.
Author: Martha Stewart
Sprinkle these holiday cookies with candy cane bits to get into the spirit.
Author: Martha Stewart
These wholesome biscuits are the perfect companion to a well-made cup of tea.
Author: Martha Stewart
A quick brush of saffron water and a sprinkle of sugar before baking give this buttery shortbread its crackled top and delicate floral flavor. Paired with a saffron-infused latte, it's a satisfying snack...
Author: Shira Bocar
Use our holiday cookie templates or your own cookie cutters to create a variety of festive shapes. Also see our step-by-step directions for decorating the Little Girl Cookies.
Author: Martha Stewart
Apricot Coconut Crumble Bars - a buttery coconut crumble bar with a delicious apricot compote filling. Freezes quite well too.
Author: Barry C. Parsons
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
Get your holiday chocolate fix with this rich treat from Malika Ameen, a former contestant on Bravo's "Top Chef: Just Desserts."
Author: Martha Stewart
The cookies aren't just for Halloween. Make them year-round, using nonpareils in a rainbow of colors.
Author: Martha Stewart
It's fun to use pistachios for some of these and pecans for others, but of course you can stick with one or the other. It's best to bake them on a dry day; if it's even slightly humid, the meringues may...
Author: Martha Stewart
Sanding sugar is coarser than granulated sugar and adds sparkle to finished baked goods.
Author: Martha Stewart
Make these thin and crispy cookies to garnish our Orange-Walnut Buche de Noel or for any other special celebration.
Author: Martha Stewart
For a guide to decorating your cookies, download this Lovebug Cookie template.
Author: Martha Stewart
Two traditional holiday ingredients-nuts and citrus-are used in this classic butter cookie. The combination is fragrant, nutty, and all around delicious.
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
Pistachios help make these cookies look festive for the holidays.
Author: Martha Stewart
Hulled green pumpkin seeds add a delicate flavor and texture to these almond-shaped cookies.
Author: Martha Stewart
These jam-filled treats are a close cousin to thumbprint cookies.
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe comes from Chris Bianco's business partner, Susan Pool. It's served here with cool, refreshing Mandarin Italian Ice.
Author: Martha Stewart
Crisp pistachio cookies, sandwiched around a soft, chocolate filling, are dipped in bittersweet chocolate and garnished with a sprinkle of bright-green pistachios.
Author: Martha Stewart
A dollop of chocolate-hazelnut spread lends unexpected decadence to a hazelnut blondie.
Author: Martha Stewart
Orange zest gives these buttery cookies a zingy flavor.
Author: Martha Stewart
It takes just four ingredients to make these easy, crispy cookies.
Author: Martha Stewart
These rich, velvety Chocolate-Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars bars feature the flavors of fall for a delicious dessert.
Author: Martha Stewart
Peanut butter and jelly is a classic for a reason. Made into a sweet treat, the flavor combination becomes a favorite bar for everyone.
Author: Martha Stewart
Mix colored sugars (or use leftover sugar from your work surface) to create new shades for these holiday treats.
Author: Martha Stewart
Try this nutty mix of Austrian Christmas cookies and Mexican wedding cookies.
Author: Martha Stewart
Good old starlight mints top these decadent chocolate-chunk cookies off with a celebratory crunch. Melt the candies in the oven, press them flat by covering with parchment paper and a baking sheet, then...
Author: Martha Stewart
Spice up your next holiday cookie swap with these chocolate-drizzled spice cookies.
Author: Martha Stewart
Try this recipe, adapted from "Martha Stewart's Cookies," for a sparkling sweet treat. Serve with a Brandy Alexander for a distinctive dessert course at your holiday party.
Author: Martha Stewart
This wonderful holiday recipe for shortbread uses basic shortbread as its base.
Author: Martha Stewart
Which comes first, the chicken or the egg? That's entirely up to you. Have little ones help decorate a few dozen of our lemon shortbread cookies with sanding sugar, sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, and...
Author: Martha Stewart
Almond and chocolate work exceptionally well together -- especially when creating cookie dough swirls.
Author: Martha Stewart
A one-bite wonder, they measure less than two inches across but these cakey cookies don't skim on lemony flavor. A sweet-tart glaze and coarse sanding sugar adds a gentle sparkle.This recipe appears in...
Author: Martha Stewart