Desserts & Baking

The moment the pans come out of the oven, these cookies are ready for their peppermint-striped centers. Pressing a Candy...

The chocolate crusts come out of the oven smelling like brownies, but they’re sturdy enough to hold a soft, cool...

The dough for these little cookies should feel soft enough to roll, but not greasy or sticky in your hands....

At the oven door, the Parmesan topping may look ready while the thick center of the salmon still needs a...

When the fork slides through a sweet potato piece without resistance, it’s ready to mash—but getting this casserole right takes...

The streusel is the first clue this cake is going to be different from a plain pumpkin loaf: it bakes...

The first cut tells you whether a layered bar has had enough time to set: a crisp base, a mint...

The dough should feel soft enough to press, but not tacky enough to cling to your fingers. That balance is...

The crust should come out of the oven looking dry at the edges, not deeply browned; it’s going back in...

The dough has a softer feel than a standard oatmeal cookie dough once the sweet potato goes in. I’ve found...