Chocomint Blossoms
Mint and chocolate flavors come together nicely in this cookie that no one can resist -- in place of regular chocolate pieces, we used peppermint swirl kisses to make these thumbprint cookies extra-festive for the holidays.
Yield: about 42 cookies
Prep: 25 mins
Chill: 1 hr
Bake: 10 mins 350° per batch
Cocoa-Coffee Crinkles
Coffee, cinnamon, and brown sugar form a tasty flavor combination when added to these chocolate cookies with a soft, fudgy center.
Yield: about 42 cookies
Prep: 35 mins
Chill: 1 hr
Bake: 8 mins 350° per batch
Salted Chocolate-Caramel Rounds
Sweet meets salty for an irresistible flavor pairing in this tasty chocolate-filled cookie that?s full of gooey goodness.
Editor?s Tip: For a mess-free counter, place the baked cookies on waxed paper or on a wire rack set over waxed paper. When you?re done drizzling the cookies with caramel, just toss the waxed paper for a super-simple cleanup!
Yield: About 36 cookies
Prep: 30 mins
Bake: 8 mins 375°F per batch
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Eggnog Kringla
For a flavorful old-world cookie , whip up a few batches of this pretzel-shape Scandinavian favorite. Eggnog-flavor icing adds extra sweetness, and freshly-grated nutmeg gives the cookies a touch of spice.
Yield: 40 kringla
Prep: 45 mins
Chill: 1 hr
Bake: 5 mins 425°F per batch
Peanut Butter Blossoms
Creamy peanut butter makes these Christmas favorites even tastier. Fill the centers with creamy chocolate frosting or chocolate kisses.
Makes: 54 servings
Yield: 54 cookies
Prep: 25 mins
Bake: 10 mins 350°F per batch
Gingersnap Logs
These no-bake holiday treats are made from crushed gingersnaps coated with a white chocolate-and-vanilla frosting. Decorate them with holiday-colored sugar or sprinkles to make them even more festive.
Yield: About 36 cookie logs
Prep: 45 mins
Chill: 1 hr
Stand: 30 mins
Giant Ginger Cookies
This classic cookie is one of our top picks of all time -- to add a seasonal touch, roll the cookie dough balls in red or green decorative sugar before baking.
Yield: twenty-five 4-inch cookies
Bake: 12 mins to 14 mins 350°F per batch
Chocolate-Mint Thins
Half chocolate and half mint, these thin cookies have the best of both worlds. Drizzle melted chocolate over the finished cookies for an irresistible presentation ? and taste.
Yield: about 60 cookies
Prep: 30 mins
Chill: 1 hr
Bake: 8 mins 350°F per batch
Cherry-Almond Ornament Cookies
These festive cherry-flavor cookies taste as great as they look -- they?ll disappear faster than you can make them and are sure to be a holiday favorite for years.
Yield: 30 to 36 cookies
Prep: 35 mins
Bake: 14 mins to 15 mins 325°F per batch
Chocolate-Peppermint Meringue Kisses
This candy-like Christmas cookie wins us over with its minty flavor, just-right size, and perfect presentation.
Editor?s Tip: To crush peppermint candies, place unwrapped candies in a releasable plastic bag and pound them lightly with a meat mallet or roll over them with a rolling pin.
Makes: 192 servings
Prep: 1 hr
Bake: 7 mins 300°F
Stand: 1 hr 30 mins
Chocolaty Caramel Thumbprints
This favorite recipe takes the best parts of fudge , brownies, and cookies and rolls them into one. Whether you make these for family, friends, or a cookie exchange, they will be sure to please!
Makes: 36 servings
Yield: 36 cookies
Prep: 30 mins
Chill: 2 hrs
Bake: 10 mins 350°F per batch
No-Bake Lemon Drops
Toasted almond and zesty lemon flavors make these no-bake cookies one of our holiday favorites. Lightly roll them in powdered sugar and top with lemon zest for an extra-tasty presentation.
Makes: 36 servings
Yield: about 36 cookies
Prep: 30 mins
Chill: 2 hrs
Spritz Blossoms
These dainty cookies , decorated with powdered sugar icing and silver dragees, are always a hit at parties -- and they make beautiful gifts.
Makes: 80 servings
Yield: 80 cookies
Prep: 40 mins
Bake: 7 hrs 375°F per batch
Stand: 30 mins
Peppermint Cream Bites
A chocolate cookie crumb crust is topped with rich layers of peppermint cream and chocolate fudge .
Yield: 30 rounds
Prep: 20 mins
Bake: 8 mins 350°F
Freeze: 45 mins
Star Mint Meringues
For an easy low-cal holiday sweet, try these light and airy meringues. Prep takes just 20 minutes, and only six ingredients are required.
Yield: about 24 cookies
Prep: 20 mins
Bake: 1 hr 30 mins 200°F
Lemon-Pecan Shortbread Cookies
This 6-ingredient delight features an unexpected combo: finely shredded lemon peel and chopped pecans. The result is a tangy, crunchy Christmas treat.
Yield: 20 cookies
Prep: 25 mins
Bake: 18 mins 325°F
Chai Spice Girls
Move over gingerbread boys -- make room for sugar and spice and all things nice. Just two bags of chai tea plus two teaspoons each of pumpkin pie spice and molasses flavor an all-time favorite -- holiday cookie cutouts.
Yield: 18 to 20 cookies
Prep: 25 mins
Chill: 3 hrs
Bake: 12 mins 350°F
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles
Dedicate your oven to cooking the meal -- these no-bake truffles are deliciously easy and look delectable thanks to a melted chocolate drizzle.
Yield: about 20 truffles
Prep: 30 mins
Freeze: 30 mins
Stand: 30 mins
White-Chocolate Cherry Shortbread
A Christmas classic goes from traditional to fabulous when dipped in melted white chocolate, then rolled in nonpareils and edible glitter.
Makes: 60 servings
Yield: 60 cookies
Prep: 40 mins
Bake: 10 mins 325°F per batch
Stand: 30 mins
Tangerine Butter Cookies
Tangerine zest gives these tender cookies a fresh twist. They freeze and pack well, so they're ideal for making ahead or gift-giving.
Yield: 84 cookies
Prep: 45 mins
Bake: 9 mins 350°F per batch
Cherry-Walnut Balls
A surprising and delicious filling of maraschino cherries and toasted walnuts makes these sweet bites irresistible. Powdered sugar makes a quick (and delicious) topper.
Makes: 48 servings
Prep: 40 mins
Cool: 5 mins per batch
Bake: 18 mins 325°F per batch
Honey-Roasted Peanut Butter Bars with Chocolate Ganache
With a rich layer of devil's food cake, a creamy peanut butter filling, and a fudgy topping, these easy bar cookies are a chocoholic's dream.
Yield: 48 bars
Prep: 40 mins
Bake: 12 mins 350°F
Stand: 5 mins
Red Velvet Whoopie Pies
In the 1920s, creamy filling mounded between two big, puffy cookies became a phenomenon. For the holidays, we've paired red velvet cookies with a luscious cream cheese-based filling.
Yield: 60 one-inch or 42 two-inch cookies
Prep: 45 mins
Bake: 7 mins to 11 mins 375°F
Honey-Ginger Bites
In this modern spin on pfeffernusse, white pepper adds subtle zip, while ginger and honey keep things sweet. It makes the perfect baked gift!
Makes: 40 servings
Yield: about 20 dozen small cookies (40 servings)
Prep: 40 mins
Chill: 1 hr
Bake: 6 mins 350°F per batch
Chocolate Palmiers
With their double-pinwheel shape, these cocoa-filled cookies look impressively difficult to make. Actually the rolling is simple, but that's your secret!
Yield: about 72 cookies
Prep: 35 mins
Chill: 4 hrs
Bake: 8 mins 375° per batch
Chocolate Bonbon Pops
You don't even need to bake these holiday sweets. Simply combine cookies and nuts with orange liqueur and a few other ingredients in a food processor and freeze for a lovely treat. For intense chocolate flavor, use Oreos.
Yield: 20 pops
Prep: 30 mins
Freeze: 30 mins
Chill: 1 hr
Chocolate-Raspberry Tassies
The rich, gooey filling in these tarts has a hit of raspberry liqueur.
Yield: 24 tarts
Prep: 40 mins
Bake: 12 mins to 15 mins 375°F
Cool: 10 mins
Toffee Bars
Topped with walnuts and featuring a creamy layer of rich chocolate, these decadent bar cookies are like your favorite toffee candy -- but better. Serve them warm, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Makes: 36 servings
Yield: 36 bars
Prep: 15 mins
Cool: 32 mins
Bake: 15 mins 350°F
Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies
In this take on a classic, hints of peanut butter and brown sugar add flavor to the oatmeal cookies while sweet marshmallow creme makes the filling a cinch.
Yield: 13 sandwich cookies
Prep: 40 mins
Cool: 1 min per batch
Bake: 8 mins 350° per batch
Vanilla and Chocolate Santa's Sandwiches
These delicate cookie sandwiches feature a raspberry-cream filling.
Yield: 30 large/38 small sandwiches
Prep: 45 mins
Freeze: 2 hrs to 3 hrs
Bake: 8 mins to 12 mins 350°F
Cardamom Snaps
For a homemade gift they'll love, package these spiced cookies in a glass tumbler, seal with waxed paper, and tie with a pretty bow.
Makes: 48 servings
Yield: 48 cookies
Prep: 25 mins
Bake: 8 mins 375°F
Rosemary-Lemon Sandwich Cookies
A creamy blend of lemon curd and mascarpone cheese fills these tender cookie sandwiches. Powdered sugar adds a pretty finishing touch.
Yield: about 20 sandwich cookies
Prep: 30 mins
Bake: 8 mins 400°F per batch
Cool: 1 min per batch
Almond Biscotti
Homemade almond biscotti is even more delicious when dunked in hot chocolate or a glass of tawny port.
Makes: 84 servings
Yield: 84 cookies
Prep: 25 mins
Cool: 15 mins
Bake: 45 mins 325°F
Tri-level Brownies
This crowd-pleaser features two layers of creamy chocolate and a chewy oatmeal cookielike layer. Walnut halves (or your favorite holiday candy) make a tasty topper.
Yield: 32 brownies
Prep: 15 mins
Bake: 35 mins
Pecan Crispies
The combo of toasted pecans and semisweet chocolate pieces give sweet crunch to these wedge-shape cookies . The fun part? Cutting the baked cookies with a pizza cutter before serving them.
Yield: 48 cookies
Prep: 45 mins
Bake: 20 mins 350°F per batch
Cool: 2 mins per batch
Peanut Butter Cookies
A gooey chocolate-caramel center makes these peanut butter cookies better than the rest. Serve them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Yield: 24 cookies
Prep: 25 mins
Bake: 12 mins 350°F
Coconut Candy Bars
These homemade chocolate candy bars combine shredded coconut, almonds, and graham cracker crumbs in an irresistible mix that's hard to beat.
Makes: 36 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Bake: 22 mins 350°F
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