There's nothing like a Christmas cookie. And any cookie can be a Christmas one with just the addition of a few sprinkles or decorations. Case in point: Snickerdoodles. I made the wonderful and easy ...

Here at Recipe Swap, we’re never quite sure which reader request is going to light up the switchboard, or to use a more modern metaphor, crash the e-mail inbox. A few weeks ago, reader “JR,” of ...

2 eggs, plus enough water to equal 1/2 cup 1 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon anise extract 2 teaspoons anise seeds, optional 1 teaspoon fennel pollen, optional Sift flour and baking powder together. Set aside.