Desserts & Baking

When the baking sheet comes out, the centers of these cookies still look a little soft, even though the edges...

The fork can slide through the ends of a microwave potato while the middle is still stubbornly firm. That uneven...

A spoonful of ricotta dough feels closer to a thick batter than classic drop-cookie dough, and that soft start is...

When the piped rounds come out of the oven with smooth tops and little ruffled feet, the few minutes spent...

The first cut tells you whether the bars are ready: a warm slice tends to slump, while a fully cooled...

The batter darkens as the molasses meets the softened butter and sugar, and the smell of ginger and cloves starts...

The mixer tells you when the cream cheese and butter are ready: they move together into a smooth, even mixture...

As white chocolate chips soften in the saucepan, the mixture can look stubbornly thick before it turns smooth. Keep the...

The first ribbon of orange glaze should pause on the crown before it trails down the sides. I start with...

The first thing you notice when these cookies come out of the oven is the contrast: white powdered sugar split...