From birthdays to bake sales, holiday cookie exchanges to just something sweet to enjoy at home, get inspired to bake with ...

Tip: Soft sugar cookies will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, or in the freezer for up ...

Gather your favorite cookie cutters and rolling pin, and let’s start baking! Cut out cookies are a classic Christmas treat ...

But let’s face it; it’s not healthy to eat that way all the time since almost all these treats are laden with added sugar. As Americans, our excess sugar consumption unfortunately is not ...

Photo: Tony Gavin You need a heart-shaped cutter and something to cut out tiny rounds for the mouth and eyes. Photo: Tony Gavin Use a heart-shaped cutter to create the Halloween ghost cookies.

"Fruit preserves are a traditional filling, but you can use chocolate-hazelnut spread or pumpkin-spice buttercream," says pastry chef Zoë François about her Halloween-themed treats.

Cool completely on baking sheet, about 15 minutes. 6. Separate cookies with holes cut out, and lightly dust tops with powdered sugar. Spread a thin layer of jam on 1 side of cookies without holes.