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103 Hottest Holiday Cookies

Our top holiday cookies are gorgeous, delicious, and guaranteed show stoppers at any cookie swap or holiday party. Whip up a batch or two of these holiday cookies for teachers, hostess gifts, coworkers, or for your family to enjoy on a cozy night in. Drop cookies, meringues, traditional holiday cookies, cut outs, bars, balls, and bonbons all make their way into our top rated holiday cookie list, so browse, drool, and pick your favorite to bake this holiday season. Don't forget to pick a special one for Santa!

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October 22, 2018
1 of 103 Photo: Romulo Yanes; Styling: Sarah Smart

Iced Sugar Cookies

Iced Sugar Cookies Recipe
Decorate with dragée (sometimes called sugar pearls), gold or silver dust, and coarse or sparkling sugar.
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2 of 103 Photo: Jan Smith

Maple-Walnut Spice Cookies

Maple-Walnut Spice Cookies Recipe
Spices like cloves and cinnamon balance with maple syrup to make a cookie that tastes like the holidays. Spread on some maple frosting and top with walnuts for a very special cookie.
3 of 103 Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Caroline Murphey

Chai Tea Eggnog Cookies

Chai Tea Eggnog Cookies Recipe
Rich eggnog and spicy chai make the perfect pairing for this cookie. Use a little eggnog, powdered sugar, and nutmeg to make a simple glaze.
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4 of 103 Photo: Howard L. Puckett; Styling: Lydia Degaris-Pursell

Autumn Maple Cutout Cookies

Autumn Maple Cutout Cookies Recipe
Maple syrup gives these cookies a subtle sweet flavor. Spice them up with cinnamon and nutmeg, and top with toasted walnuts.
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5 of 103 James Carrier

Chocolate Chip Meringues

Chocolate Chip Meringues Recipe
Bite-sized frothy meringues studded with chocolate bits are a wonderful treat for this holiday season.
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6 of 103 Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

Raspberry Linzer Cookies

Raspberry Linzer Cookies Recipe
Crunchy almond cookies make a beautiful frame for sweet raspberry preserves. Dust with powdered sugar for a snowy holiday look.
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7 of 103 Becky Luigart-Stayner

Orange-Walnut Tassies

Orange-Walnut Tassies Recipe
Flaky cream cheese dough makes the perfect nest for a sweet orange and walnut filling.
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Christmas Cookies 4 Ways

Christmas Cookies 4 Ways Recipe
Love having choices? Then this recipe is for you. Stick with classic sugar cookies, or add spices, lemon zest, or cocoa for fun variations. Cut the dough into lovely holiday shapes and decorate with Royal Icing for a truly original cookie.
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9 of 103 Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Buffy Hargett

Peppermint Pinwheel Cookies

Peppermint Pinwheel Cookies Recipe
Rolling red and plain-colored dough gives these cookies their fun look. Sandwich them together with a layer of peppermint-cream cheese frosting.
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10 of 103 Photo: Ryan Benyi; Styling: Lynn Miller

Toffee-Chocolate Chip Shortbread

Toffee-Chocolate Chip Shortbread Recipe
Jazz up traditional shortbread with luscious bits of chocolate and salty toffee.
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11 of 103 Photo: James Carrier

Rocky Road Brownies

Rocky Road Brownies Recipe
Mini marshmallows melt into this walnut-topped brownie during baking, giving it a gooey, fudgy texture.
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12 of 103 Photo: Leigh Beisch; Styling: Dan Becker

Chocolate Peppermint Patty Cookies

Chocolate Peppermint Patty Cookies Recipe
Slather on the peppermint frosting when you make these cookie sandwiches and then roll the edges in crushed peppermint candy.
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13 of 103 Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro

Butterscotch Bars

Butterscotch Bars Recipe
Condensed milk and butterscotch morsels melt together to make a gooey center for these streusel topped bars.
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14 of 103 Photo: William Dickey; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey

Cranberry-White Chocolate Cookies

Cranberry-White Chocolate Cookies Recipe
Fans of classic cookies will love these simple confections accented with dried cranberries and gooey white chocolate.
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Chocolate Chip Blondies

Chocolate Chip Blondies Recipe
Put a twist on classic blondie bars by adding chocolate morsels and baking them in muffin tins.
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16 of 103 Photo: Quentin Bacon

Louisiana Pecan Balls

Louisiana Pecan Balls Recipe
These cookies are simple to make and ready in less than an hour. Dust with a little cinnamon or cocoa powder for a pretty presentation.
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17 of 103 Photo: James Carrier

Coconut-Cranberry Chews

Coconut-Cranberry Chews Recipe
We love the mix of coconut, red cranberries and zesty orange in these chewy delights.
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18 of 103 Photo: Oxmoor House

Hello Dolly Bars

Hello Dolly Bars Recipe
Also called Seven Layer Bars, this treat combines coconut, chocolate morsels, pecans, butterscotch bits and graham crackers into a sticky-sweet delight.
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19 of 103 Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Kacy Carroll

Luscious Lemon Bars

Luscious Lemon Bars Recipe
A crumbly, butter cookie bottom is the perfect partner to smooth lemon filling and powdered sugar.
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20 of 103 Ralph Anderson; Mindi Shapiro Levine

Rudolph's Christmas Sugar Cookies

Rudolph's Christmas Sugar Cookies Recipe
These reindeer come together in a snap when you use refrigerated cookie dough. Carefully break or cut pretzels for antlers and make Rudolph come to life with chocolate candies for eyes and a Red hot for his nose.
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Peppermint Bonbon Cookies

Peppermint Bonbon Cookies Recipe
This decadent holiday combination pairs a soft and chewy chocolate cookie with crunchy peppermint candy on top. These gems are great plain or try them with a double glaze.
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22 of 103 Photo: Francesco Tonelli; Styling: Philippa Brathwaite

Salted Caramel Brownies

Salted Caramel Brownies Recipe
With their rich, indulgent flavors, these layered brownies are a definite crowd-pleaser.
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23 of 103 Photo: Beatriz Da Costa

Pumpkin Cream Sandwiches

Pumpkin Cream Sandwiches Recipe
These moist pumpkin cookies are wonderful plain or sandwiched with cream cheese filling.
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Christmas Sugar Wafers with Vanilla Icing

Christmas Sugar Wafers with Vanilla Icing Recipe
Try a variety of cookie cutters for a beautifully festive presentation.
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25 of 103 Photo: Oxmoor House

White Chocolate-Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies

White Chocolate-Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies Recipe
Put a twist on classic oatmeal raisin cookies by adding white chocolate morsels and a bit of orange extract.
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26 of 103 Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

Banana-Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Banana-Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Mashed banana adds rich flavor and moistness to these cookies.
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27 of 103 Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Buffy Hargett

Cappuccino Blossoms

Cappuccino Blossoms Recipe
These coffee and almond cookies topped with chocolate kisses are easy enough to make that your children can help you prepare them.
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Chocolate-Dipped Almond Meringues

Chocolate-Dipped Almond Meringues Recipe
Crispy, light almond meringues get a special touch when you dip them in semisweet chocolate.
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29 of 103 Photo: James Carrier

Buttery Lemon Squares

Buttery Lemon Squares Recipe
Bake up a dreamy lemon custard with a crumbly crust for a treat at your next holiday party.
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30 of 103 Photo: James Carrier

Raspberry Shortbread Sandwiches

Raspberry Shortbread Sandwiches Recipe
Diamond-shaped cutouts add elegance to these beautiful jam-filled cookies.
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31 of 103 Ralph Anderson; William Dickey; Lisa Powell Bailey, Buffey Hargett; Vanessa McNeil Rocchio

Hazelnut-Chocolate Biscotti

Hazelnut-Chocolate Biscotti Recipe
This crunchy cookie gets its rich flavor from two kinds of chocolate candy bars and hazelnut liqueur.
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32 of 103 Oxmoor House

Brownie Cookies

Brownie Cookies Recipe
You'll love how these scrumptious double-chocolate cookies are similar in texture to thick and fudgy brownies.
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33 of 103 Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Maple-Date Bars

Maple-Date Bars Recipe
Two layers of crumbly oatmeal topping sandwich a layer of sweet dates in these super moist bars.
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34 of 103 Photo: Leigh Beisch

Peppermint-topped Brownies

Peppermint-topped Brownies Recipe
Get ready to indulge! These brownies have three decadent layers: moist brownie, chocolate ganache, and a beautiful layer of peppermint candy. Several reviewers recommended using WalMart’s candies, as they melt the best. If you don’t love peppermint, try topping the ganache with nuts, marshmallows, or coconut.
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35 of 103 Photo: Oxmoor House

Molasses-Spice Crinkles

Molasses-Spice Crinkles Recipe
The strong, sweet flavor of molasses balances well with a team of spices in these soft, chewy cookies crusted with sugar.
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36 of 103 Photo: Randy Mayor

Mudslide Cookies

Mudslide Cookies Recipe
Get your milk ready! A dash of coffe intensifies the luscious flavor of cocoa powder and three types of chocolate.
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37 of 103 Photo: Oxmoor House

Sparkling Ginger Stars

Sparkling Ginger Stars Recipe
These cookies almost seem to twinkle when you sprinkle heavy sugar on top before baking.
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Two-Layer Caramel-Pecan Bars

Two-Layer Caramel-Pecan Bars Recipe
Caramel lovers rejoice! A crunchy brown sugar base holds a gooey layer of caramel topped with chopped pecans.
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39 of 103 Photo: Oxmoor House

Classic Fudge-Walnut Brownies

Classic Fudge-Walnut Brownies Recipe
Large chocolate chunks create big, luxurious pockets of melty chocolate in these brownies.
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40 of 103 Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke

Caramel Apple Oatmeal Cookies

Caramel Apple Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
Caramel bits and chopped apple are the perfect autumn substitute to raisins in these crispy-on-the-outside, chewy-on-the-inside oatmeal cookies.
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41 of 103 Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Chocolate-Cherry Cookies

Chocolate-Cherry Cookies Recipe
This recipe contrasts the tartness of the cherries with the cocoa and semisweet chocolate chips for an elegant, and delicious, addition to your holiday table.
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42 of 103 Randy Mayor

Chocolate Malted Cookies

Chocolate Malted Cookies Recipe
Malted milk powder adds richness to these delectable chocolate chip cookies.
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43 of 103 Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke

Chocolate-Cherry Cookies

Chocolate-Cherry Cookies Recipe
Mix oats with bittersweet chocolate and sweet dried cherries for a sweet and satisfying cookie. Add your favorite nuts to make them extra special for your loved ones.
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Death by Caramel Bars

Death by Caramel Bars Recipe
These showy brownies are nice and tall with pockets of caramel goo. They are wicked enough on their own, but for an over-the-top dessert, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzle with caramel sauce.
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45 of 103 Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr, Jan Gautro

Double-Chocolate Biscotti

Double-Chocolate Biscotti Recipe
Vanilla extract enhances the dusky mix of cocoa and mini-chips in these twice-baked slice cookies, which deliver deep chocolate taste.
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46 of 103 Becky Luigart-Stayner; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell; Food Kellie Gerber Kelley

Double-Ginger Cookies

Double-Ginger Cookies Recipe
These gingery rounds bake up moist thanks to a bit of applesauce and the sugar on top gives them a beautiful presentation.
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47 of 103 Leigh Beisch

Frosted Ginger Cookies

Frosted Ginger Cookies Recipe
We love these moist cookies topped with a tart lemon glaze.
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48 of 103 Photo: John Montana; Styling: Lynn Miller

Peanut Butter-Butterscotch Cookies

Peanut Butter-Butterscotch Cookies Recipe
These nutty cookies get a buttery, caramel-y touch when you add butterscotch bits to the dough.
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49 of 103 Photo: Kate Sears; Styling: Paul Grimes

Gluten-Free Brownies

Gluten-Free Brownies Recipe
For cookie swaps or family get togethers, bake these brownies for guests with gluten allergies.
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50 of 103 Photo: Oxmoor House

Wreath Cookies

Wreath Cookies Recipe
With only a few ingredients, you can transform shredded wheat cereal into these whimsical holiday wreaths. Let the kids help shape and decorate them with cinnamon candies, M&Ms, or crushed peppermints.
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51 of 103 Photo: Kana Okada; Styling: Sara Quessenberry

Raspberry Pinwheels

Raspberry Pinwheels Recipe
Sweet cream cheese dough pairs well with the raspberry jam in these pretty pinwheels.
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52 of 103 Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro

Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies

Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies Recipe
Almond paste lends an elegant flavor to these buttery cookies, and bright red raspberry jam will match perfectly with your holiday spread!
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53 of 103 Photography: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro

Snickerdoodles

Snickerdoodles Recipe
Just hearing the word snickerdoodle makes us excited to take a bite of these chewy, buttery cookies dusted with cinnamon.
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Spicy Oatmeal Crisps

Spicy Oatmeal Crisps Recipe
These aren’t your typical oatmeal cookies! Cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, cloves and black pepper give these crispy cookies a wonderful kick. Line your pan with parchment paper to make it easier to remove the cookies.
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55 of 103 Photo: Peden & Munk; Styling: Amy Wilson    

Triple-threat Chocolate Cookies

Triple-threat Chocolate Cookies Recipe
Prepare to abandon all restraint when you try one of these cookies, made with melted chocolate and chocolate chips in the batter and layered with a chocolate ganache filling.
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56 of 103 Annabelle Breakey

Peppermint Layer Cookies

Peppermint Layer Cookies Recipe
Friends and family will ooh and aah over these fun treats. Dip the ends of these multicolored cookies into melted white chocolate and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candy.
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Peanut Butter-Toffee Turtle Cookies

Peanut Butter-Toffee Turtle Cookies Recipe
Mix toffee bits and chopped pecans right into the cookie dough and after baking, top with caramel and a chocolate drizzle.
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58 of 103 Photo: Ryan Benyi; Styling: Karen Tack

Gingerbread Cookies

Gingerbread Cookies Recipe
These little gingerbread men are almost too cute to eat! Give them personality with chocolate candies and colored icing.
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59 of 103 Oxmoor House

Sugar Cookie Pops

Sugar Cookie Pops Recipe
Let your kids get in on the action with these colorful cookie pops. They can roll cookie dough balls in their favorite sprinkles and colored sugar and help you stick each cookie on a craft stick to complete the look.
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Gingersnaps

Gingersnaps Recipe
Hear that? Your friends and family will gobble up these crispy, spicy gingersnaps straight off the cooling rack.
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61 of 103 Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

Vanilla Bean Shortbread

Vanilla Bean Shortbread Recipe
Buttery, crumbly shortbread gets a flavor boost when you add vanilla bean.
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62 of 103 Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

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.
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63 of 103 Becky Luigart-Stayner; Jan Gautro

Crunchy Sesame Cookies

Crunchy Sesame Cookies Recipe
These sweet treats taste similar to peanut butter cookies, but they get their rich nutty flavor from sesame-seed paste and sesame oil instead.
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Chocolate-Espresso Shortbread

Chocolate-Espresso Shortbread Recipe
Edges tipped with unsweetened chocolate and white chocolate enhance the coffee flavor in these cookies.
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65 of 103 Photo: Charles Walton IV; Styling: Buffy Hargett

Easy Cheesecake Bars

Easy Cheesecake Bars Recipe
Your guests will never know how easy these bars were to make! If you like, use chocolate frosting to pipe holiday shapes on the top.
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66 of 103 Photo: Maura McEvoy

Rugelach

Rugelach Recipe
This update of the traditional sweet uses flaky piecrust and a filling of apricot jam, cinnamon, and chopped walnuts.
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67 of 103 James Carrier

Dutch Spice Cookies

Dutch Spice Cookies Recipe
These simple almond and spiced cookies can be made in less than an hour. Use cookie cutters to make fun shapes for a party or cookie swap.
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68 of 103 Becky Luigart-Stayner; Jan Gautro

Macadamia Butter Cookies with Cranberries

Macadamia Butter Cookies with Cranberries Recipe
We love these thick, satisfying cookies. The lightly spiced batter and dried cranberries provide a great counterpoint to the macadamia nuts' richness.
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69 of 103 Photo: James Carrier

Thick, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Thick, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
If you are of the school that thinks chocolate chip cookies should be soft and chewy, you'll love this recipe. Add 1 cup chopped pecans if you like a little crunch.
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70 of 103 James Carrier

Royal Raspberry Bars

Royal Raspberry Bars Recipe
Your friends and family will feel like kings and queens when you serve them this bar. A crumbly coconut-oatmeal base holds a layer of raspberry jam and meringue topping.
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71 of 103 James Carrier

Amaretto Butter Cookies

Amaretto Butter Cookies Recipe
These delicate, buttery cookies are flavored with bright orange peel and rich amaretto liqueur. Arrange slivered almonds in a star pattern for a striking presentation.
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72 of 103 Photo: James Carrier

Peppermint Molasses Cookies

Peppermint Molasses Cookies Recipe
Spicy molasses cookies studded with peppermint candy is an intriguing yet delicious flavor combo. Glazing the cookies with a peppermint frosting gives them a pretty pink glow.
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73 of 103 Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr, Jan Gautro

Fig-Pecan Macaroons

Fig-Pecan Macaroons Recipe
These light-as-air cookies are flavored with bright lemon, spices, and sweet dried figs.
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Double Chocolate Chunk-Peanut Cookies

Double Chocolate Chunk-Peanut Cookies Recipe
Peanut butter cookies get a boost with lots of peanuts, chocolate chunks, and cinnamon.
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Mocha-Chocolate Shortbread

Mocha-Chocolate Shortbread Recipe
Melt chocolate morsels on top of this simple coffee shortbread for an easy frosting.
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76 of 103 Oxmoor House

Crunchy Frostbite Cookies

Crunchy Frostbite Cookies Recipe
Dip one side of these crispy oatmeal cookies into melted white chocolate for a “frosted” effect. Sprinkle red or green sugar on top for a fun Christmas look.
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77 of 103 Photo: Sang An

Earl Grey Tea Cookies

Earl Grey Tea Cookies Recipe
Set these simple cookies out with after-dinner coffee and tea and they’ll disappear in no time!
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78 of 103 James Carrier

Swirled Pumpkin-Cream Cheese Bars

Swirled Pumpkin-Cream Cheese Bars Recipe
If you mixed cheesecake and pumpkin pie, this is the dessert you’d come up with. Perfect for any autumn get-together, you can store these bars up to 3 days before your party.
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Lemon-Coconut Snowballs

Lemon-Coconut Snowballs Recipe
Lemon and coconut add a new twist to the traditional wedding cookie. Don't be shy when rolling these in powdered sugar -- the more powdered sugar, the bigger the snowball!
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80 of 103 Becky Luigart-Stayner

Fudgy Mocha-Toffee Brownies

Fudgy Mocha-Toffee Brownies Recipe
Coffee and toffee give these rich chocolate brownies a unique twist. If they haven't all been gobbled up, store leftover brownies in an airtight container for up to a week or wrap tightly in aluminum foil and freeze for up to four months.
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81 of 103 James Carrier

Orange-Spice Madeleines

Orange-Spice Madeleines Recipe
Orange peel and almond paste add richness to these delicate spiced cookies. If you like, when they’re still warm, dust the cookies with 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar mixed with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.
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82 of 103 Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke

Mexican Spiced Shortbread Cookies

Mexican Spiced Shortbread Cookies Recipe
These chocolate cookies get a little heat from cinnamon, chipotle chile powder, and ancho chile powder. Balance the heat with a sweet brown sugar icing and top with a salty pecan.
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83 of 103 Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke

Moravian Wafers

Moravian Wafers Recipe
These thin crispy wafers really bring the heat! Six spices blend well with molasses and brown sugar.
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84 of 103 Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro

Oatmeal, Chocolate Chip, and Pecan Cookies

Oatmeal, Chocolate Chip, and Pecan Cookies Recipe
Two of the most popular cookies combine forces to create these chewy cookies perfect for company or a holiday snack.
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85 of 103 Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey

Oatmeal-Pecan Snack Cookies

Oatmeal-Pecan Snack Cookies Recipe
Pecans and dried cherries add substance to these spiced oatmeal cookies.
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86 of 103 Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr, Jan Gautro

Oatmeal Toffee Cookies

Oatmeal Toffee Cookies Recipe
Brown sugar and butter underscore the tawny sweetness of the almond toffee bits.
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87 of 103 Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr, Jan Gautro

Peppermint Cheesecake Brownies

Peppermint Cheesecake Brownies Recipe
Fudgy brownies get a decadent top layer of swirled cheesecake and brownie batter in these over the top bars. Raspberry extract also works well as a flavoring.
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88 of 103 Becky Luigart-Stayner

Toffee Blond Brownies

Toffee Blond Brownies Recipe
These gooey brownies are buttery and taste slightly like caramel from the brown sugar. Toffee bits melt during baking to create a crunchy topping.
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89 of 103 Becky Luigart-Stayner

Gingerbread People

Gingerbread People Recipe
Decorate these delightful cookies with vanilla frosting and colored sugar. If you don’t have time to make gingerbread men, roll the dough into a log and cut round cookies instead.
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Pistachio-Cranberry Biscotti

Pistachio-Cranberry Biscotti Recipe
Perfect for a gift, this biscotti has a beautiful orange flavor and the pistachios and cranberries add great holiday color.
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91 of 103 Photo: Laurie Frankel

Oatmeal and Pie Spice Cookies

Oatmeal and Pie Spice Cookies Recipe
Oatmeal cookies get a holiday boost when you add pumpkin pie spice or apple pie spice to the dough.
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92 of 103 Photo: Laurie Frankel

White Chocolate Snowballs

White Chocolate Snowballs Recipe
Roll cookie dough in sweetened flaked coconut and sandwich them together with a white chocolate filling.
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93 of 103 Photo: Kana Okada; Styling: Sara Quessenberry

Pecan Snowballs

Pecan Snowballs Recipe
Toasted pecans blend with with almond extract and vanilla extract in these rich bite-sized cookies. Make sure to freeze the balls before baking so they retain their round shape.
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94 of 103 Photo: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Jan Gautro

Pecan Squares

Pecan Squares Recipe
With less than 10 ingredients you can make a pan of gooey pecan bars. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an over the top holiday dessert.
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Chocolate-and-Almond Macaroons

Chocolate-and-Almond Macaroons Recipe
Simple and elegant, these toasted coconut macaroons are perfect for a holiday gift. Top coconut macaroons with an almond and drizzle with chocolate.
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96 of 103 Photo: Alex Farnum; Styling: Robyn Valarik

White Christmas Dream Drops

White Christmas Dream Drops Recipe
Unlike traditional meringues, which are crisp all the way through, these are still chewy on the inside, like mini pavlovas—but with white chocolate chips and plenty of peppermint.
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97 of 103 Quentin Bacon

Chocolate-Macadamia Nut Clusters

Chocolate-Macadamia Nut Clusters Recipe
Perfect for chocolate lovers, these drop cookies are enhanced with the rich flavors of macadamia nuts and coconut. You can also substitute the macadamias for hazelnuts.
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98 of 103 James Carrier

Apricot Buttons

Apricot Buttons Recipe
Buttery walnut cookies serve as the perfect base for a dab of apricot jam.
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99 of 103 James Carrier

Lemon Sugar Cookies

Lemon Sugar Cookies Recipe
These beautiful cookies feature traditional sugar cookie dough dressed up with tart lemon juice and grated lemon peel.
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100 of 103 James Carrier

Chocolate Thumbprints

Chocolate Thumbprints Recipe
Finally, a thumbprint cookie for all the chocolate lovers! Fill each cookie with a bit of thick and decadent ganache.
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101 of 103 Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Linda Hirst 

Cut-Out Butter Cookies

Cut-Out Butter Cookies Recipe

Cut-Out Butter Cookies are as pretty as they are yummy. A very simple recipe with all your major pantry ingredients, these cookies are easy and straightforward. Make sure you have enough time to let the dough chill for 1 hour. Make the holiday baking season memorable with fun cookie cutters. Starfish and seashells add a beachy, nautical flair to your holiday celebrations. Use sanding sugar, sprinkles, nonpariels, and candy beads for decorating.

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102 of 103 Photo: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Mindi Shapiro

Cute Snowman Cookies

Cute Snowman Cookies Recipe

Dress up refrigerated sugar cookie dough to make these super-cute snowmen.

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103 of 103 Photo: Formula Z/S

Silver Bells Cookies

Silver Bells Cookies Recipe

Ring in the holiday season with these sparkly and easy-to-make sugar cookies. Impress your guests with shimmery, show-stopping desserts that taste just as good as they look. Set aside your colored sprinkles and opt for small silver dragees. These little "silver bells" are the perfect way to add a holiday touch to any treat, and they're easy to find in your local party store. Use store bought dough to save time and dedicate all your time spent in the kitchen to fun, kid-friendly decorating.

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