Local bakers submitted nearly 40 batches of cookies in the 2025 Dayton Daily News Holiday Cookie Contest. The holiday cookie contest returned two years ago after a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

If you’re looking to impress guests, Santa Cookies are the ultimate treat. Made with Maple Hill Salted Butter, they’re rich, ...

Looking for new holiday baking ideas? Here are 7 winners from the annual cookie contest at the Rochester Public Market.

These honey cookies with buttercream taste buttery, pleasantly sweet, and are anything but dry. Highly recommended!

These New Year's Eve cupcakes are infused with Champagne in both the batter and frosting, providing a perfectly festive way ...

Chilly nights call for desserts that warm you up from the inside out. These winter sweets are pure comfort: rich, warming, ...

Learn what really separates New York–style cheesecake from Chicago-style, from baking techniques and texture to the iconic delis and bakeries behind each, such as Junior’s and Eli’s.

Variation Tip: This frosting is intentionally cinnamon-forward. For a milder spice, start with ½ teaspoon cinnamon and add ...

Early risers delight in Nebraska's top donut shops, where fresh, sweet treats and morning coffee start the day perfectly.

Tucked away in the heart of Fairbanks, where winter transforms the landscape into a breathtaking frozen wonderland, sits The Cookie Jar Restaurant – an unassuming culinary treasure that locals protect ...

Sylvia’s Cafe in Ellsworth, Maine is exactly that kind of delightful contradiction – a humble brick storefront that serves up what might just be the most transcendent Monte Cristo sandwich you’ll ever ...

The recipe for Kat Lieu's Lychee-Frosted Sugar Cookies might look simple at first, but they pack a flavorful punch. The ...