If your mixing bowls have seen enough drama for one year, these cookies will bring some calm to the kitchen. With 15 easy recipes in hand, anyone can whip up a batch without hunting for fancy gadgets ...

I’ve found that most cooks don’t bake. Why? Baking is a precise science. There’s no wriggle room, so if you mess up (forget an ingredient or overdo it on one), you’re screwed. And there’s very little ...