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Every Christmas, our addictive collection of holiday cookie recipes blends old-time favorites with updated sweets. Our latest flavor combinations, decorating techniques, and cookie motifs entice you to fill your cookie tray. Using easy-to-follow baking and decorating instructions, it's a snap to make impressive cookies and bars for the annual cookie exchange, a holiday bake sale, food gifts, or family celebrations!
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Spritz Wreaths • SPRITZ MAY BE VINTAGE BUT THEY’LL NEVER GO OUT OF STYLE. GIVE THE CLASSIC A NEW LOOK AS LACY COOKIE WREATHS FOR GIFTING AND DECORATING.
No Oven Needed • MAKE YOUR COOKIE TRAY SPECIAL AND SAVE SOME TIME! THESE NO-BAKE BARS AND TREATS TAKE LESS THAN 30 MINUTES TO PREPARE.
Spiral Effect • THESE COOKIES WILL SPIN YOU RIGHT ROUND WITH NEW FLAVOR AND COLOR COMBOS. GIVE THEM A WHIRL FOR COOKIE GIFT BOXES AND DESSERT PLATTERS.
Rebuilt as Bars • WE TOOK THE FLAVORS OF OUR FAVORITE SWEETS AND TREATS AND TURNED THEM INTO DECADENT BARS. THEY’RE EASIER THAN THE ORIGINALS TO MAKE, SERVE, AND DEVOUR.
Mug Buddies • WARM COOKIES AND HOT DRINKS COME TOGETHER LIKE BEST FRIENDS IN THESE DRINK-AND-COOKIE COMBOS. GRAB YOUR FAVORITE MUG AND PICK THE PERFECT PAIRING TO COZY UP WITH ON A COLD AFTERNOON.
Joy in a Jar • ARRANGED INTO CLEVERLY CRAFTED JARS, THESE THREE SPINS ON BISCOTTI STAND UP AS SHINING EXAMPLES OF GIFTABLE GOODIES. TIE ON A SMALL PACKAGE OF FLAVORED COFFEE BEANS OR HOT COCOA MIX FOR DUNKING AND DIPPING THE CRUNCHY COOKIES.
Cookies to Savor • TAKE A BREAK FROM THE USUAL SUGARY SWEETS THIS HOLIDAY WITH A SAVORY SPIN ON COOKIES. PAIR THEM WITH COCKTAILS OR GLASSES OF WINE.
The Total Package • COOKIE KITS BRING JOY IN TWO WAYS—A FUN AFTERNOON PROJECT TO PASS THE TIME WHILE COUNTING DOWN THE DAYS TO CHRISTMAS AND A SWEET TREAT TO ENJOY WHEN THEY ARE DONE.
Cross-Country Cookies • PLAN YOUR ROUTE FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA FOR A TASTE-FILLED TREK ACROSS THE NATION. THESE COOKIES ARE INSPIRED BY THE FLAVORS AND SPECIALTIES FROM SOME OF OUR GREAT AMERICAN CITIES, STATES, AND REGIONS.
Nordic Simplicity • CLEAN LINES AND MINIMAL EMBELLISHMENT ARE THE HALLMARKS OF SCANDINAVIAN STYLE, AND THEY’RE THE THEME OF THESE LIGHTLY SPICED CUTOUTS WITH LOW-KEY ICING DESIGNS. THIS YEAR, THE MOST STRIKING COOKIES ON THE TRAY ARE ALSO THE EASIEST TO CREATE.
Going to Extremes • THESE ENORMOUS, OVERSTUFFED COOKIES ARE OVER-THE-TOP FANTASTIC WITH TASTY SECRETS TUCKED INSIDE.
Dough Many Ways • TWEAK A BASIC SCOOP-AND-DROP COOKIE DOUGH WITH YOUR FAVORITE MIX-INS AND PICK THE SHAPE—MINI OR GIANT COOKIES, SANDWICHES, OR BARS. YOUR IMAGINATION MAKES THEM YOUR OWN.
Flavors of Mexico • THESE SIMPLE, BUTTERY GALLETAS (COOKIES) ARE LACED WITH WARMING FLAVORS—AROMATIC CINNAMON AND ANISE, KICKY CHILES, TANGY CITRUS, AND SHOTS OF TEQUILA AND RUMCHATA.
Just Add Java • COOKIES GET CAFFEINATED! INSTEAD OF DUNKING COOKIES IN YOUR CUP OF JOE, YOU’LL FIND THE COFFEE FLAVOR IS INSIDE THESE MADE-TO-ORDER TREATS.
Four-Square Decorating • BOX UP THESE FOUR-COOKIE CREATIONS FOR A SMALL BUT THOUGHTFUL GIFT. TRY ONE OF OUR IDEAS OR DESIGN YOUR OWN.
Beyond Peanut Butter • SPREAD THE LOVE WITH PEANUT-BUTTER ALTERNATIVES. THESE HOLIDAY SWEETS USE BUTTERS MADE FROM CASHEWS, PECANS, AND ALMONDS TO CUSTOMIZE THE CREAMY, NUTTY FLAVORS YOU CRAVE.
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Cookie Basics • FOLLOW THESE TRIED-AND-TRUE TIPS FOR COOKIE SUCCESS EVERY TIME.
