About Nancy Baggett

Nancy Baggett is the best-selling author of nearly two dozen cookbooks, including her most recent title, Simply Sensational Cookies. She’s written for GourmetFood & WineBon Appétit, and Ladies’ Home Journal. She’s also a baking instructor and has demonstrated her recipes on Good Morning America and CBS This Morning. @nancy_baggett

Squares of chocolate chip crisps on a sheet of parchment paper.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Crisps

Crisp as a cracker. Less sweet than a cookie. And certain to be safe from the kids as they have a distinct adult dark chocolate allure.

Two slices of no-knead pumpkin-sunflower seed bread on a white plate with the remaining loaf next to it on a separate plate.

No-Knead Pumpkin-Sunflower Seed Bread

A sturdy, healthy whole-wheat loaf brimming with nutty goodness, this bread takes its crunch from pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, flax seeds. Fantastic as toast and for sandwiches.

A loaf of no-knead Cheddar-chiles bread on a kitchen towel on a wire rack with two slices cut from it and knife resting beside it.

No-Knead Cheddar Chiles Bread

Dense and savory, this bread recipe is shot through with cheddar cheese and plenty of green chiles for an inspired loaf of amazingness, New Mexico style.

12 Key lime sugar cookies in the shape of lime wedges with lime icing

Key Lime Sugar Cookies

These cookies combine the bite, citrus aroma, and sweet tartness of Key lime pie. They also have a crisp texture and slight crunch from the sugar on top.