Molasses is the essential ingredient in gingerbread cookies, providing the chewy texture and almost burnt sugar flavor that characterizes the treat. But with so many varieties ― light versus ...

Gingerbread refers to baked goods that are flavored with ginger, cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon, and gingerbread recipes are often sweetened with sugar, honey or molasses. From options for the chocolate ...

Looking for an authentic marranitos recipe that’ll make you feel like you’re in a Mexican panadería (bakery)? You’re in the ...

In a small saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat until melted and flecked with darker brown bits, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour ...

While both are festive favorites, experts say gingerbread cookies may have a slight edge over sugar cookies when it comes to supporting steadier blood sugar levels this holiday season.

Freshly ground white pepper rounds out the usual spice profile of ginger, cinnamon, and allspice in these golden drop cookies from Chicago pastry chef Elissa Narrow. They're rolled in turbinado sugar ...

Gingerbread cookies are a staple of holiday snacking, but making gingerbread from scratch is actually kind of hard. First, you need the right balance of spices and sweeteners, but most importantly, ...

The festive season can be a whirlwind of activity, with Christmas baking often getting lost in the shuffle between gift shopping, school events and never-ending to-do lists. Gingerbread cookies are a ...