In some desserts, an extra kick of salt — where it is notably detected — not only tames the sugar, but enhances umami.

Level the dough with a flat instrument. 7. Now cut the dough with a knife: 3 times vertically (Makes 4 columns) and 2 times horizontally (Makes 3 rows) to make 12 shortbread bars. (See picture) 8.

Apricot Bars made with dried apricots have a buttery shortbread crust and topping. Pecans and coconut create a wonderful flavor when combined with the shortbread. You don’t have to wait for ...

And during the holidays, where cookie tables pop up at every celebration, showing up with a cookie in bar form is a perfect way to offer something different. There's nothing like a brookie (a brownie ...