Editor’s note: Living in the Colorado high country is pure joy. Baking in it isn’t. High altitude makes cookies spread in the pan, cakes fall, and few baked goods turn out as they do at sea level.

These soft and chewy Christmas drop cookies are a holiday favorite! Perfect for Christmas, they’re quick to make—no cutting required! Just drop spoonfuls of dough or roll it into a ball and put it ...

The trouble with the holiday season is the baking guilt. The issue is that I don’t like baking. It’s too precise a practice for me to enjoy. I prefer the little-of-this-little-of-that approach to ...

These speedy drop cookies are easy to make and decorate, and smell and taste delicious thanks to a generous helping of pumpkin pie spice. The result is a tender, cakey cookie that looks great with a ...