I love riffing on cookies. I rarely plan to make them in advance, but a quick check for butter, flour, eggs, and sugar, and I’m halfway there. The fun comes from seeing what else I have around that ...

If necessity is the mother of invention, clearing out the pantry might be its father. While recently taking stock of what was in my cupboards, I was also thinking about cookies. Maybe this was ...

Toast sesame seeds in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat, shaking often, until golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside. Beat butter and sugar with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Stir ...