Readers' Favorite Christmas Cookies

"My best new discovery in this year's holiday baking binge--definitely a keeper!" -MaryMc

"Our family loves this recipe. Very rich, with extreme chocolate taste." -Lezlae

"These are everything I hoped for in this combination of ingredients. They do rock the boat." -CALMOM

Cinnamon, molasses, ginger, and nutmeg combine for a bright burst of flavor in each cookie."(These are) perfect for the holidays as an alternative to chocolate desserts, and wonderful when paired with fresh fruit or vanilla bean ice cream." – Jennifer S.Recipe: Frosted Ginger Cookies

"Every time I make these cookies I get so many compliments!" -Wachagotcooking

Our one-pan chocolate drop cookies go straight from the stovetop to the oven for an easy treat with little cleanup."These are the perfect cross between cookie and brownie. They're moist and dense on the inside like a brownie, but crusty on the outside like a cookie. You'd never know they're light." – JaimeRecipe: Cocoa Fudge Cookies

Crisp on the outside, and chewy on the inside, these cookies pleased our reviewers across the board."These are heavenly little pillows of perfection! Absolutely outstanding!" – KateRecipe: Molasses Cookie

"This is a permanent additon to my regular list of Christmas cookies I make each year. People gobble them up!" -DariaK

Tailor this recipe to your specifications by following the cooking tips on the recipe page. Package these cookies for a homemade holiday gift."This recipe is tried and true. The cookies are wonderfully crisp and are great in the morning with some tea! I receive rave reviews from crunchy cookie lovers." – SarahRecipe: Cinnamon-Sugar Cookies