Pumpkin Cutout Cookies
Pumpkin Cutout Cookies
Recipe
Bake the cookies up to five days ahead, and store in an airtight container. To make our wind cookies and leaf cookies, we used round cutters and swirly piping to represent the wind, and various sizes of leaf-shaped cutters for fluttering foliage
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Lavender-Rosemary Shortbread Cookies
Lavender-Rosemary Shortbread Cookies
Recipe
These delicate, crispy shortbread cookies are incredibly impressive given how easy they are to make. With just the right balance of gentle herbaceous, floral flavor and saltiness, these not-too-sweet shortbread cookies are the perfect treat to pair with anything from coffee and tea to lemonade or rosé.
The Ultimate Salted Chocolate Chunk Cookie
The Ultimate Salted Chocolate Chunk Cookie
Recipe
Everybody needs a go-to chocolate chip cookie recipe, and this is the one that you can rely on, time after time. Topped with flaky sea salt and bursting with bittersweet chocolate chunks, this sweet treat is not for the faint of heart.
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Cherry and Pistachio Rugelach
Cherry and Pistachio Rugelach
Recipe
You can switch out the cherry preserves and dried cherries for another fruit that comes in both spread and dried form, such as apricot, currant, or blueberry.
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Swedish Holiday Cookies
Swedish Holiday Cookies Recipe
Bring these cookies to your next holiday cookie swap.
Bring these cookies to your next holiday cookie swap.
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Chai Tea Eggnog Cookies
Chai Tea Eggnog Cookies
Recipe
The chai gives this cookie a kick while the eggnog topping shows a sweet side.
The chai gives this cookie a kick while the eggnog topping shows a sweet side.
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Stacked Snowman Cookies
Stacked Snowman Cookies
Recipe
Kids will love helping to frost and deliver these stackable snowman cookies!
Kids will love helping to frost and deliver these stackable snowman cookies!
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Thin Mint Whoopie Pies
Thin Mint Whoopie Pies
Recipe
Inspired by the favorite Girl Scout Cookie, these mint-chocolate whoopie pies are a Thin Mint lover’s dream. The addition of crushed Thin Mints to the soft and fluffy dessert sandwiches delivers the perfect element of crunch.
Inspired by the favorite Girl Scout Cookie, these mint-chocolate whoopie pies are a Thin Mint lover’s dream. The addition of crushed Thin Mints to the soft and fluffy dessert sandwiches delivers the perfect element of crunch.
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Pecan Bar Cookies
Pecan Bar Cookies Recipe
Though these delicate cookies have a crisp outside, they are soft inside, making them the ideal bar cookie in our book.
Though these delicate cookies have a crisp outside, they are soft inside, making them the ideal bar cookie in our book.
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Maple-Walnut Spice Cookies
Maple-Walnut Spice Cookies
Recipe
Store these frosted cookies between layers of parchment paper or wax paper to keep them from sticking together. You can bake and freeze the cookies up to a month in advance; bring the cookies to room temperature before frosting them.
Store these frosted cookies between layers of parchment paper or wax paper to keep them from sticking together. You can bake and freeze the cookies up to a month in advance; bring the cookies to room temperature before frosting them.
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Ginger-Molasses Cookies
Ginger-Molasses Cookies Recipe
Serve a plate of melt-in-your-mouth cookies to friends and family tonight. The ginger in these cookies make them extra memorable.
Serve a plate of melt-in-your-mouth cookies to friends and family tonight. The ginger in these cookies make them extra memorable.
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Oatmeal, Chocolate, and Walnut Cookies
Oatmeal, Chocolate, and Walnut Cookies Recipe
Chewy oatmeal and crunchy walnuts can completely transform the typical lunch box chocolate chip cookie, adding new flavors and texture while subtly increasing the cookie's nutritional value.
Chewy oatmeal and crunchy walnuts can completely transform the typical lunch box chocolate chip cookie, adding new flavors and texture while subtly increasing the cookie's nutritional value.
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5-Ingredient Sugar Cookies
5-Ingredient Sugar Cookies Recipe
When glazing, use a shallow bowl that will accommodate the entire cookie.
When glazing, use a shallow bowl that will accommodate the entire cookie.
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Triple Chocolate Cookies
Triple Chocolate Cookies Recipe
Chocolate lovers will be delighted over Triple Chocolate Cookies with chopped semisweet chocolate and milk chocolate chips inside the cookies and melted white chocolate on the outside.
Chocolate lovers will be delighted over Triple Chocolate Cookies with chopped semisweet chocolate and milk chocolate chips inside the cookies and melted white chocolate on the outside.
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Caramel Popcorn Cookies
Caramel Popcorn Cookies
Recipe
Experimenting with unusual ingredients can produce an irresistible batch of cookies. In this recipe, caramel and popcorn pieces create the ultimate combination of salty and sweet—in cookie form!
Experimenting with unusual ingredients can produce an irresistible batch of cookies. In this recipe, caramel and popcorn pieces create the ultimate combination of salty and sweet—in cookie form!
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Macadamia Butter Cookies with Cranberries
Macadamia Butter Cookies with Cranberries Recipe
We love these thick, satisfying cookies as humble as peanut butter cookies but not as crumbly. Dried cranberries provide a slightly tart counterpoint to the macadamia nuts' richness. The dough is somewhat sticky; chilling it briefly makes handling easier.
We love these thick, satisfying cookies as humble as peanut butter cookies but not as crumbly. Dried cranberries provide a slightly tart counterpoint to the macadamia nuts' richness. The dough is somewhat sticky; chilling it briefly makes handling easier.
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Cocoa Fudge Cookies
Cocoa Fudge Cookies
Recipe
You can mix these incredibly easy, fudge cookies right in the saucepan. When freshly baked, these thin cookies have crisp edges and chewy centers. You can make them with either Dutch process or natural unsweetened cocoa powder; we opted for the latter.
You can mix these incredibly easy, fudge cookies right in the saucepan. When freshly baked, these thin cookies have crisp edges and chewy centers. You can make them with either Dutch process or natural unsweetened cocoa powder; we opted for the latter.
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Spritz Cookies
Spritz Cookies Recipe
No holiday dessert table is complete without Spritz Cookies. For truly authentic Spritz Cookies, be sure to invest in a cookie press to get that oh-so-perfect shape.
No holiday dessert table is complete without Spritz Cookies. For truly authentic Spritz Cookies, be sure to invest in a cookie press to get that oh-so-perfect shape.
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Chocolate Malted Cookies
Chocolate Malted Cookies Recipe
Four types of chocolate make these cookies an extra-special treat for the chocolate lover in your family.
Four types of chocolate make these cookies an extra-special treat for the chocolate lover in your family.
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Mudslide Cookies
Mudslide Cookies
Recipe
Crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside, and rich and delicious all the way around is how readers rate these brownie-like cookies. Need we say more?
Crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside, and rich and delicious all the way around is how readers rate these brownie-like cookies. Need we say more?
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Triple Fruit Cookies
Triple Fruit Cookies Recipe
Make these cookies up to a week in advance, since they freeze well. Dried fruits are available in most supermarkets and health food stores.
Make these cookies up to a week in advance, since they freeze well. Dried fruits are available in most supermarkets and health food stores.
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Peanut Butter-Butterscotch Cookies
Peanut Butter-Butterscotch Cookies
Recipe
Crisscrossed fork marks and all, these peanut butter cookies are just like Mom made, with the addition of yummy butterscotch morsels for extra flavor and a sweet crunch.
Crisscrossed fork marks and all, these peanut butter cookies are just like Mom made, with the addition of yummy butterscotch morsels for extra flavor and a sweet crunch.
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Pecan Cookies
Pecan Cookies Recipe
Make the cookie dough up to a month in advance, wrap it tightly, and freeze. Thaw dough completely by placing it in the refrigerator overnight.
Make the cookie dough up to a month in advance, wrap it tightly, and freeze. Thaw dough completely by placing it in the refrigerator overnight.
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Anise Tea Crescents
Anise Tea Crescents Recipe
Rolling the cookies in powdered sugar while they're still warm results in a deliciously sweet, snowy coating.
Rolling the cookies in powdered sugar while they're still warm results in a deliciously sweet, snowy coating.
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Orange Bizcochitos
Orange Bizcochitos Recipe
Bizcochitos are anise-flavored drop cookies that originated in New Mexico. Prepare the dough in advance, and refrigerate up to three days. Store baked cookies in an airtight container for up to three days. Omit the aniseed if you don't care for its licorice flavor.
Bizcochitos are anise-flavored drop cookies that originated in New Mexico. Prepare the dough in advance, and refrigerate up to three days. Store baked cookies in an airtight container for up to three days. Omit the aniseed if you don't care for its licorice flavor.
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Spicy Oatmeal Crisps
Spicy Oatmeal Crisps Recipe
Pepper may sound like an odd ingredient for a cookie, but it complements the other spices well (although you can omit it if you prefer).
Pepper may sound like an odd ingredient for a cookie, but it complements the other spices well (although you can omit it if you prefer).
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Chocolate-Hazelnut Thumbprints
Chocolate-Hazelnut Thumbprints
Recipe
With a double shot of chocolate and hazelnut flavors, kids and adults will rave over these filled cookies. The espresso powder is optional, but it intensifies the chocolate flavor.
With a double shot of chocolate and hazelnut flavors, kids and adults will rave over these filled cookies. The espresso powder is optional, but it intensifies the chocolate flavor.
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Crunchy Sesame Cookies
Crunchy Sesame Cookies Recipe
Roasted sesame-seed paste and dark sesame oil deliver a deep, nutty flavor. A touch of corn syrup and cornstarch ensure crispness.
Roasted sesame-seed paste and dark sesame oil deliver a deep, nutty flavor. A touch of corn syrup and cornstarch ensure crispness.
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Autumn Maple Cutout Cookies
Autumn Maple Cutout Cookies
Recipe
These adorable cutout cookies are flavored with maple syrup and classic fall spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Walnuts provide a delicious crunch.
These adorable cutout cookies are flavored with maple syrup and classic fall spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Walnuts provide a delicious crunch.
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Lemon-Thyme Icebox Cookies
Lemon-Thyme Icebox Cookies Recipe
Fragrant thyme and lemon zest brighten the flavor of these delicate Lemon-Thyme Icebox Cookies.
Fragrant thyme and lemon zest brighten the flavor of these delicate Lemon-Thyme Icebox Cookies.
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Chewy Molasses Cookies
Chewy Molasses Cookies
Recipe
Perfectly spiced and wonderfully tender, these molasses cookies are a staff favorite.
Perfectly spiced and wonderfully tender, these molasses cookies are a staff favorite.
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Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies
Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies Recipe
Add some color to your cookie tray with these jam-filled thumbprints. This recipe could also be your healthy alternative for the next school party.
Add some color to your cookie tray with these jam-filled thumbprints. This recipe could also be your healthy alternative for the next school party.
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Chocolate-Dipped Almond Meringues
Chocolate-Dipped Almond Meringues Recipe
Dress up these almond-flavored meringue cookies by dipping half of each cookie in a glaze of melted chocolate.
Dress up these almond-flavored meringue cookies by dipping half of each cookie in a glaze of melted chocolate.
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Haystack Cookies
Haystack Cookies Recipe
This classic cookie recipe will take you back to your grandma's kitchen in no time. In about 30 minutes, you'll be savoring the flavor of your childhood all over again.
This classic cookie recipe will take you back to your grandma's kitchen in no time. In about 30 minutes, you'll be savoring the flavor of your childhood all over again.
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Cream Cheese Meltaways with Lemon Glaze
Cream Cheese Meltaways with Lemon Glaze Recipe
When shaping these buttery cookies, do not try to form perfectly smooth balls. If the dough is handled too much, the cookies will become heavy and dense.
When shaping these buttery cookies, do not try to form perfectly smooth balls. If the dough is handled too much, the cookies will become heavy and dense.
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Lemon-Cornmeal Cookies
Lemon-Cornmeal Cookies Recipe
Humble ingredients in these cornmeal-based cookies yield a light, subtly spiced sweet treat. The touch of lemon is a "refreshing surprise," says one reviewer.
Humble ingredients in these cornmeal-based cookies yield a light, subtly spiced sweet treat. The touch of lemon is a "refreshing surprise," says one reviewer.
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Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps Recipe
Friends and family will gobble up these crispy, spicy gingersnaps straight off the cooling rack.
Friends and family will gobble up these crispy, spicy gingersnaps straight off the cooling rack.
