Like some genetic imperative, when the calendar ticks over to December, my cells call out the word “cookies” like some ancient chant. It is a tradition in our house for a variety of one- or two-bite ...

Vegans deserve Christmas cookies, too. A generous portion of molasses makes eggs unnecessary in this chewy gingerbread. For vegan frosting, use five parts icing sugar to one part water, blending until ...

In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, pudding mix and egg. In a medium bowl, combine flour, ginger, cinnamon and baking soda. Stir into butter mixture. Flatten dough into two disks. Refrigerate ...