Creamy ricotta cheese makes these Italian Christmas cookies incredibly moist and light, and the vanilla buttercream on top adds just the right amount of sweetness without being overpowering. Finish ...

When I was growing up, the start of the holiday season wasn’t something we circled on a calendar; it was something we smelled coming from the kitchen, a soul-warming scent that filled the entire house ...

It isn’t too early to start thinking about holiday cookies. This week kicked off the return of the Los Angeles Times Holiday Cookie Bake-Off, a tradition that began here 15 years ago. The Times is ...

Christmas means cookies, right? My family makes gingerbread cookies — sometimes in the shape of a pitched roof and walls that we attempt to glue together with frosting for a complete (if wonky) house, ...

Joey and Vinny are the third-generation owners of Termini Brothers Bakery. If you love classic Italian desserts, you’re in for a treat! Joey and Vinny, third-generation owners of Termini Brothers ...

This crispy-on-the-bottom-and-chewy-on-the-inside gluten-free cookie recipe is a twist on a traditional Italian holiday treat, pignoli, or pine nut cookies. Look for almond paste — a mixture of ground ...

From biscotti to amaretti, these classic Italian cookies feature textures, flavors, and traditions that make these baked ...

Bake holiday cookies that are gorgeous, gift-ready, and down-right delicious. Cheryl Slocum is a James Beard Award-winning food writer, editor, and recipe developer. She has spent over 16 years ...