Baking

If you're a fan of Amish sugar cookies, you'll love these baking tips, passed down from generation to generation.

Grab some vanilla beans! It's time to learn how to make vanilla cupcakes for special occasions, birthdays and just because.

Indulge in this layer cake topped with rich buttercream—a vanilla lover's dream. I use pure vanilla extract for the best...

Stress baking is real! These are some of our favorite recipes to roll up our sleeves with when we want...

Cute cupcakes add an extra layer of fun to birthdays, Halloween, tailgating, Easter and more.

Make mornings memorable with these top-rated muffin recipes, from the best banana muffins to favorite flavors like pumpkin and apple.

Rolled in confectioners' sugar (or sometimes cinnamon sugar), crinkle cookie recipes are a must-have cookie for the holidays and beyond....

These cookies are as colorful as beach balls and just as fun. They're delightful for kids' parties, school bake sales...

This traditional Jewish mandel bread recipe has been passed down in my family for four generations. It tastes wonderful with...

If you've ever wondered, "Why are my cookies flat?" then these tips from our Test Kitchen will help you improve...

This beautiful layered cheesecake takes a bit longer to make, but the end result is so worth it! Citrus seems...

Think those cookie cutters are just for Christmas? Think again! You can make cut-out cookies all year with these tasty...

Cream cheese adds richness to these Hanukkah cookies. Decorate them with royal icing or your favorite buttercream frosting and toppings....

We love icebox cookies! Stir up the dough, chill and bake whenever the mood strikes. They're the original slice-and-bake cookies!

Nothing beats the old-fashioned goodness of freshly baked breads, rolls and muffins. Here are easy, winter bread recipes that come...

Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but these homemade treats are so delightful! Preheat the oven and indulge in these...

These dreidel cookies are sure to spread some smiles this holiday season. Your friends and family will delight in the...

These M&M Christmas cookies make any cookie platter feel festive. Swap in pastel M&M's for Easter and orange and brown...

My husband requested a giant sugar cookie for his birthday. I wanted to do something a bit more exciting than...

Rich, creamy and wonderfully spiced for the holidays, this vegan pumpkin pie recipe is perfect for all your guests. —Justin...

Stop your search for the best vanilla extract! Our Test Kitchen found the vanillas worthy of using in your kitchen.

Whipping up bakery-perfect sugar cookies only requires two basic ingredients: a little love and a little baking know-how.

From topping mile-high pies to making delicate bite-sized cookies, meringue is incredibly versatile once you get the hang of making...

Here's how to make Nesselrode pie, an old-fashioned creamy dessert with chestnut custard and rum-soaked candied fruit.

You don't need to start from scratch to make a delicious dessert. Grab a box of white cake mix and...

I created this tasty pumpkin crumble dessert on a rainy fall afternoon while my son was taking a nap. It...

It doesn't take much to add a fun theme to a birthday party. This delightfully decorated baby shark cake, plus...

The crunchy, sweet topping makes this simple pumpkin snack cake taste extra special. If you prefer a sweeter cake, omit...

Skip the line and bake Starbucks's pumpkin bread in your own kitchen. This copycat recipe is better than the original!...