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Traditional Christmas Cookie Recipes:

Simple Sugar CookiesSpritz Butter CookiesChocolate-Espresso SnowcapsLucinda's Molasses DropsGingerbread CookiesPfeffernussenIced Thumbprint CookiesSpeculaas CookiesChrusciki LeavesCheckerboard CookiesJohn's Pecan-Lace CookiesCandy-Stripe Cookie SticksAngelettisChristine's Lemon Wreath CookiesBratseliShira's Cranberry ThumbprintsChocolate-Coconut BarsGingersnap PalmiersLebkuchenVanilla-Bean Spritz WreathsRum BallsChewy Molasses-Spice CookiesBiscotti RecipesPecan TassiesIced HermitsCranberry NoelsChewy Chocolate Gingerbread CookiesAllison's Honeyed Almond-Cherry ShortbreadGingerbread KidsCrisp Anise CookiesIcebox ShortbreadLinzer SandwichesHazelnut Thumbprints

Christmas Sugar Cookies:

Christmas Sugar CookiesCitrus Sugar CookiesGiant Sugar CookiesCinnamon Sugar CookiesChristmas Character Sugar CookiesGiant Chocolate Sugar CookiesLime FlowersSand TartsSimple Sugar CookiesCrisp Sugar Doily CookiesSugar Cookie CutoutsHawaiian SnowballsOld-Fashioned Sugar Cookies

Holiday Cookie Assortment:

Peppermint Meringues with Chocolate FillingGingerbread PeopleAllison's Honeyed Almond-Cherry ShortbreadLinzer SandwichesCandy-Stripe Cookie SticksCranberry NoelsChocolate Pistachio CookiesElizabeth's Eggnog Cheesecake BarsLebkuchenJennifer's Graham Cracker SandwichesDate-Pecan BarsButter Cookie Sandwiches with Chestnut CreamAnna's Walnut-Rum WafersLemon-Pistachio WreathsBratseliCheckerboard CookiesCream Cheese-Walnut CookiesChocolate-Espresso SnowcapsShira's Cranberry ThumbprintsBourbon Pecan ChewsStained-Glass TreesCocoa Shortbread DiamondsButtered Rum MeltawaysUltimate Chocolate Chip CookiesCassis CrispsSarah's Chewy Chocolate-Raisin CookiesSand TartsAshley's Mocha MadeleinesHazelnut ThumbprintsIced Oatmeal-Applesauce CookiesChrusciki LeavesHoliday Icebox CookiesGingerbread SnowflakesBasic Sugar CookiesOutrageous Chocolate CookiesHoney-Gingerbread CookiesCut-Out Butter CookiesPecan SquaresCream Cheese-Lemon BowsCornmeal-Cherry SquaresChewy Molasses-Spice CookiesChristine's Lemon Wreath CookiesCranberry-Pistachio BiscottiLime MeltawaysChewy Coconut-Chocolate PinwheelsJoe FroggersOrange Sable CookiesPfeffernussenIced HermitsChocolate PretzelsLucinda's Molasses DropsMexican Wedding CakesChristmas Character Sugar Cookies

Iced, Decorated, and Shaped Cookie Recipes:

Gingerbread SnowflakesPeppermint Meringue Cookies with ChocolateChristmas Character Sugar Cookies Walnut CookiesSanta's Sugar CookiesSpeculaas CookiesCocoa Shortbread DiamondsGingersnap PalmiersDecorated Santa CookiesChocolate-Peppermint CookiesGingerbread PeopleSurprise CookiesSimple Sugar Cookie TreesStained Glass CookiesLinzer SandwichesCandy-Stripe Cookie SticksLemon-Pistachio WreathsChocolate Mint SandwichesStained Glass TreesLemon-Glazed Candied-Ginger CookiesCream-Cheese-Lemon BowsMeringue PorcupinesGingerbread-Cookie TreesSpiced Cardamom CookiesCut-Out Butter CookiesCranberry Noels

Holiday Biscotti Recipes:

Cranberry-Pistachio Cornmeal Biscotti and Cherry-Almond BiscottiAlmond-Ginger BiscottiChocolate-Pistachio BiscottiWhole-Wheat Lemon BiscottiPecan MandelbrotCornmeal Biscotti with Dates and AlmondsWhole-Wheat Walnut-Raisin BiscottiPistachio-Raisin BiscottiFig and Walnut BiscottiCardamom BiscottiAlmond-Orange Biscotti

Holiday Ginger, Molasses, and Spice Cookie Recipes:

Spiced Cardamom CookiesGingersnap PalmiersLucinda's Molasses DropsGingerbread SnowflakesIced HermitsGingerbread PeoplePfeffernussenChocolate-Ginger Leaves and AcornsPear, Pistachio, and Ginger BlondiesMolasses Sandwich CookiesGiant Ginger CookiesChocolate Gingerbread BarsOrange-Ginger RoundsSpeculaas CookiesHoney-Gingerbread CookiesCrisp Anise CookiesChewy Chocolate Gingerbread CookiesAlmond-Ginger BiscottiChewy Molasses-Spice CookiesWhite Chocolate-Gingerbread BlondiesLebkuchenSpiced Almond WafersGingerbread-Cookie TreesStained Glass CookiesGingerbread CookiesChocolate-Molasses CookiesLemon-Glazed Candied-Ginger Cookies

How to Make Gingerbread Kids:

How to Make Gingerbread KidsEquipmentStep 1. Cut OutStep 2. Make Clothes Step 3. Dress Cookies Step 4. Add Details Step 5. Make HairStep 6. Poke HolesStep 7. Chill and BakeStep 8. Decorate

Kids' Favorite Christmas Cookie Recipes:

Surprise CookiesIcebox CookiesStained-Glass Cookie OrnamentsGingerbread PeopleChristmas Character Sugar Cookies Peanut Butter and Jelly ThumbprintsShortbread BricksChocolate-Caramel Sandwich CookiesDecorated Santa CookiesCandy-Stripe Cookie SticksRocky Road BrowniesGingerbread ReindeerCookie Puzzle Graphic CookiesStenciled Cookies

Christmas Bar Cookie Recipes:

Pecan BarsChocolate-Cherry Crumb BarsBlack-Bottom Coconut BarsMint-Chocolate BrowniesChocolate Gingerbread BarsDate-Pecan BarsBlack-and-White Cheesecake SquaresKey Lime BarsIced HermitsWhite Chocolate-Gingerbread BlondiesGinger Cheesecake BarsLemon Meringue BarsRaisin BarsMacadamia-Maple Sticky BarsAlmond Fruit BarsPear, Pistachio, and Ginger BlondiesCongo BarsWhole-Wheat Date BarsChocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake BarsCranberry Lemon SquaresPecan SquaresCoconut BarsChocolate-Caramel Cookie BarsFig Crumble BarsPecan Shortbread BarsChocolate-Coconut BarsOatmeal-Raisin BarsZesty Lemon BarsCaramel-Nut BarsElizabeth's Eggnog Cheesecake BarsChocolate Chip Cookie BarsButterscotch BlondiesChocolate-Coconut Cheesecake SquaresCream-Cheese BrowniesRugelach Fingers

Shortbread Recipes:

Basic ShortbreadApricot ShortbreadChocolate Peanut Butter Shortbread SquaresEspresso-Bean ShortbreadGreat-Aunt Annie's Traditional ShortbreadPecan Shortbread BarsShortbread BricksPeppercorn ShortbreadAlmond-Orange ShortbreadGreen Tea Shortbread LeavesHazelnut-Orange ShortbreadCocoa Shortbread DiamondsShortbread SnowflakesOatmeal ShortbreadMaple-Pecan ShortbreadIcebox ShortbreadCitrus Cornmeal ShortbreadWalnut ShortbreadCoconut-Macadamia ShortbreadHazelnut-Vanilla ShortbreadDried Cranberry Shortbread HeartsChocolate ShortbreadRum-Raisin Shortbread CookiesWalnut ShortbreadAllison's Honeyed Almond-Cherry ShortbreadShortbread CookiesShortbread WedgesScottie Dog Shortbread Cookies

Christmas Cookies for Chocoholics:

Chocolate-Espresso SnowcapsMartha's Double-Chocolate Chunk CookiesChocolate-Peppermint CookiesChocolate ThumbprintsChocolate-Mint SandwichesSurprise CookiesChocolate-Pistachio CookiesGiant Chocolate Sugar CookiesMocha Slice CookiesSarah Bernhardt CookiesMinted-Chocolate CookiesMexican Hot-Chocolate CookiesCrisp and Chewy Chocolate Chip CookiesSarah's Chewy Chocolate-Raisin CookiesChocolate-Covered Marshmallow CookiesChocolate Sandwich CookiesChocolate-Caramel Cookie BarsUltimate Chocolate Chip CookiesChocolate-Molasses CookiesFlourless Double-Chocolate Pecan CookiesCappuccino-Chocolate BitesChocolate CharmsChewy Chocolate-Gingerbread CookiesDark-Chocolate Cookies

Sophisticated Christmas Cookies:

Walnut CookiesFrench MacaronsRum BallsElizabeth's Eggnog Cheesecake BarsChocolate-Black Pepper CookiesAlfajores de Dulce de LechePine Nut Cookies with RosemaryLemon MadeleinesCrisp Anise CookiesLinzer SandwichesLemon-Pistachio WreathsDoily CookiesLime MeltawaysPeppermint Meringues with Chocolate FillingGreen Tea Shortbread LeavesJohn's Pecan-Lace CookiesButter Cookie Sandwiches with Chestnut CreamAshley's Mocha MadeleinesBiscuit Sandwich CookiesSarah Bernhardt CookiesCandy-Stripe Cookie SticksCoconut-Brandy SnapsButtered Rum MeltawaysCigarettes RussesPinched Orange MacaroonsCornmeal-Thyme CookiesCappuccino-Chocolate BitesCherry TuilesAnna's Walnut-Rum Wafers

Icebox Cookie Recipes:

Icebox CookiesBasic Sugar CookiesNeapolitan CookiesLemon Icebox CookiesMocha Slice CookiesStriped Icebox CookiesIcebox Butter CookiesCornmeal-Cherry CookiesCinnamon-Swirl CookiesOrange Sable CookiesIcebox ShortbreadHoliday Icebox CookiesOrange-Ginger RoundsChewy Coconut-Chocolate PinwheelsCranberry NoelsCitrus Cornmeal ShortbreadCheckerboard CookiesCream Cheese Walnut CookiesCassis CrispsAlmond-Orange ShortbreadFig PinwheelsLime MeltawaysVanilla Chocolate WafersRugelach PinwheelsLemon-Glazed Candied-Ginger CookiesButtered Rum MeltawaysChocolate-Black Pepper Cookies

Your Best Decorated Cookies:

Glittered CookiesGingerbread MenStockings CookiesHat CookiesHat and Mitten CookiesSnowflake CookiesSnowmen CookiesMitten CookiesSnowflake CookiesSnow Globe CookiesCookie PlateCandy Cane CookiesWalnut CookiesTraditional Christmas CookiesSnowflake CookiesSanta CookiesSnowmen CookiesOrnament Cookies

Good Things for Baking Cookies:

Line Cookie Sheets for Easy CleanupHow to Cool Cookie Sheets Between BatchesAvoid Overmixing the BatterSift Nuts and ChocolateRotate Baking SheetsHow to Store CookiesHow to Dry Cookie CuttersHow to Soften Butter for BakingHow to Separate Egg Whites and YolksSave Extra Egg Whites and YolksHow to Prevent Brownies and Bar Cookies from Sticking to the PanSave Butter Wrappers for Greasing PansBaking SubstitutionsHow to Freeze Unbaked CookiesTip for Prebaking Bar Cookie CrustsTip For Soft CookiesTip for Crisp Cookies

Our Favorite Christmas Cookie Recipes:

Chocolate ThumbprintsRum BallsPecan BarsLucinda's Molasses DropsPeanut Butter Surprise CookiesAllison's Honeyed Almond-Cherry ShortbreadChocolate-Mint SandwichesAnna's Walnut-Rum WafersJam Sandwich CookiesChewy Molasses-Spice CookiesMartha's Double-Chocolate-Chunk CookiesSurprise CookiesSnickerdoodlesJennifer's Graham Cracker SandwichesChristine's Lemon Wreath CookiesGingerbread CookiesSpeculaas CookiesAshley's Mocha MadeleinesChewy Chocolate-Gingerbread CookiesNoel Nut BallsShira's Cranberry ThumbprintsChocolate-Espresso SnowcapsButter-Cookie Sandwiches with Chestnut CreamChocolate-Pistachio CookiesElizabeth's Eggnog Cheesecake BarsPfeffernussenSarah's Chewy Chocolate-Raisin Cookies

Host a Cookie Swap

8 Steps to Hosting a Cookie Swap:

What's a Cookie Swap?Step 1: Send Out InvitationsStep 2: Choose Cookies to BakeStep 3: Create Display CardsStep 4: Set Up a Packaging StationStep 5: Offer Boxes for Gift-GivingStep 6: Offer Ribbon and Other TrimmingsStep 7: Decorate Your PlateStep 8: Prepare for the Swap

Favorite Cookie Swap Recipes:

Lemon Icebox Cookies RecipeChocolate-Peppermint CookiesMexican Wedding CakesAllison's Honeyed Almond-Cherry ShortbreadChocolate-Caramel Cookie BarsJam MacaroonsPecan BarsLemon-Pistachio WreathsSarah's Chewy Chocolate-Raisin CookiesCornmeal Biscotti with Dates and AlmondsOatmeal-Cranberry CookiesChocolate Gingerbread BarsEspresso Bean ShortbreadOatmeal Cookies with Dried Apricots and White ChocolateDate-Pecan BarsMolasses Sandwich CookiesMudslide CookiesMixed Fruit-and-Nut CookiesVanilla-Bean Spritz WreathsIced HermitsBlack-Bottom Coconut BarsMexican Hot-Chocolate CookiesOrange Sable CookiesDark Chocolate Cookies with Sour CherriesLucinda's Molasses DropsDouble Chocolate CookiesCrisp and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Holiday Cookie Swap Finger Foods:

Baked Artichoke Dip with Winter CruditesCreamy Deviled EggsShrimp Salad Canapes with EndiveBlue Cheese and Walnut SpreadFried Herbed AlmondsCelery Sticks with Horseradish Cream CheesePeppery Cheese CrackersOlive-Caper SpreadDevils on HorsebackEndive Spears with Herbed Goat CheeseLavash CrispsBaked Polenta Squares with Mediterranean ToppingsSmoked Salmon Dip with Bagel ChipsCornbread BitesGoat Cheese-Stuffed MushroomsSpicy PecansTaleggio FlatbreadShrimp CocktailWonton CrackersGoat Cheese Crostini with Fig CompoteSpicy-Sweet Pretzel MixMini Asian Crab CakesParmesan SpiralsPanko-Crusted Chicken Bites with Apricot-Mustard SauceSavory Shortbread

Holiday Cookie Swap Cocktails:

LimoncelloBlood-Orange PunchGinger SparklerCranberry Cocktail MixerThe CapricornKir RoyalesCranberry MartiniHoliday Citrus PunchBlood Orange Champagne CocktailsPear-Rosemary CocktailsBerry Little CocktailCoconut MargaritaPomegranate SodaRamos Gin FizzSparkling Shiraz PunchLemon-Gin MartiniGrapefruit MimosasSparkling Pear and Cranberry CocktailWhite Cosmopolitan

Packaging, Shipping and More

Packaging Ideas for Christmas Cookies:

Mix-and-Match Cookie TinsKitchen MoldsBread PansHoliday Cookie Mailing TubesRecipe BookletJewelry BoxesCookie Gift SleeveCellophane-Wrapped CookiesCard-Stock PackagingCookie CompotesCookie BoxesTown House Gift BoxesJars of Cookies

How to Ship Cookies:

Use Airtight ContainersUse Two BoxesUse Boxes That Are the Appropriate SizeSecure the BoxesRecycle Materials

Best Cookie Recipes for Shipping :

Checkerboard CookiesCherry Chocolate-Chunk CookiesGiant Sugar CookiesWhite Chocolate-Gingerbread BlondiesAlmond-Ginger BiscottiChocolate Chip Cookie BarsCoconut-Pecan Cereal BarsHermit BarsMaple-Walnut Oatmeal CookiesPistachio Raisin BiscottiIcebox ShortbreadPeanut Butter Toffee CookiesDate-Pecan BarsWhole-Wheat Walnut-Raisin BiscottiPeanut Butter CookiesHoney-Walnut CoinsCornmeal Biscotti with Dates and AlmondsBasic Sugar CookiesChocolate-Coconut BarsSoft and Chewy Chocolate Chip CookiesRaisin BarsDouble Chocolate Coconut CookiesFig PinwheelsChocolate-Pistachio BiscottiPecan BarsMocha Slice CookiesCoconut Balls

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