Snack

For a high-contrast swirl, go easy when folding in the nut butter. A stroke or two with the spatula is enough.

For a delicate—not brittle—crunch, don't overbake. It's okay if the center of the cookie is still pale.

Yes, the dough is buttery, but replacing the brown sugar with pureed dates is a nutritional game-changer.

Infinitely better if made with an all-butter puff pastry; we like Dufour.

Because it contains more essential oils, whole grain rye flour can spoil quickly. Store the unused portion in the fridge or freezer.

Spicy chorizo, sweet membrillo, and nutty manchego bring Spanish flair to everyone's favorite finger food.

Warm Chinese five-spice powder, tangy hoisin, and savory scallions add bold flavor to this perennial party snack. Can't find fully cooked breakfast sausage? Cook fresh sausages in a pan and proceed with the recipe.

If you want to make any holiday cookie, this is your dough: Just add your choice of mix-ins to create endless delicious variations.

We fried dozens of latkes—all the highest-rated versions on our site—to come up with our ultimate recipe with fluffy, pillowy-soft centers and crisp, golden brown edges.

Powdered green tea gives these tender cookies an elf-worthy hue that will stand out, with no icing or decorating needed.

The exceptional texture and glossy sheen of this fudge result from the way you mix it. Make sure the chocolate and condensed milk are barely hot.

These are great at room temperature, so cook them (using two skillets at a time!) an hour ahead.

Purists will tell you this just gets better with time, so prepare it in advance of your party.