Some cookies so good you want to eat them all yourself. And then there are some cookies sooooo good you just can’t help but share.
christmas cookies
christmas cookies
Pistachio Shortbread Cookies
Tender and crumbly like shortbread, yet subtly flavored and sweet like cookies, these beg the question, which are they?
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Coconut Macaroons Dipped in Chocolate
Sweet, moist, tender, can’t-stop-at-just-one coconut macaroons that are reminiscent of what’s found at the loveliest bakery in town.
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- 25 M
- 1 H
- 11
Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
Sophisticated palates accustomed to European-style cookies will swoon to this subtly sweet and slightly crumbly treat.
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- 45 M
- 1 H, 25 M
- 11

Wheat-Free Butter Cookies
Believe it. Wheat-free, slice-n-bake cookies that taste like the real deal without fuss or crazy ingredients. You’re welcome.
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- 1 H, 5 M
- 5

Bacon Fat Gingersnaps
We’re not certain which we find more incredulous, the sheer genius behind these bacon fat gingersnaps or the flavor of said genius.
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- 20 M
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- 26

Christmas Tree of Cookies
Holiday diet tactic #142: This stunning cookie tree. (Sort of makes it harder to scarf down a half batch of cookies when doing so would demolish the Christmas tree, eh?)
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Sugar Christmas Snow Cookies
What exactly is a snow cookie? It’s a delicate, melt-in-your-mouth moment of loveliness, and it’s as easy to roll and bake and decorate as it is to admire–and devour.
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Gingerbread Men Cookies
The cutest, sweetest, happiest gingerbread people ever, right? They also happen to be the fastest, cheapest, unfussiest gingerbread cookies we’ve encountered.
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- 30 M
- 1 H
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Quentin’s Grandma’s Rugelach
“Transcendent” is how the author describes these rugelach. We’d like to add “flaky,” “tender,” and “perfect” to the list of apt adjectives.
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- 2 H
- 15

Chocolate and Cinnamon Swirl Meringues
Whoever first thought to beat sugar and egg whites into pillowy peaks has our gratitude. So does author Annie Rigg for thinking to swirl in cocoa and cinnamon.
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Chocolate-Dipped Molasses Cookies
Though the name doesn’t give it away, these subtly spiced cookies are vegan-friendly, though we sure as heck couldn’t tell it from their I’ll-have-just-one-more appeal. Shhhh.
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- 30 M
- 1 H
- 3

Black Pepper Cookies
It’s no surprise that a traditional Scandinavian cookie would be warming. Chalk it up to an inspired melding of cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, black pepper, and cocoa.
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- 35 M
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- 13

Royal Icing
Whether your knack for cookie-decorating leans toward fancy schmancy or basic buttons on gingerbread people, you need a foolproof royal icing. Look no more.
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Homemade Oreos
These homemade Oreos aren’t the treats of childhood. These are intensely chocolate-y. Definitely a grown-up indulgence.
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- 45 M
- 4 H, 10 M
- 10
Mix-and-Match Thumbprint Cookies
Remember those thumbprint cookies your grandma use to make? They were the perfect spot-of-jam delivery system. These little darlings are no different. Well, a little different…
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- 20 M
- 1 H
- 7

Pain d’Épice Cookies
There’s a bit of France in these cookies, which evoke all the familiar flavors of the traditional pain d’epice bread (that’s just fancy for “spice bread”) in a far more festive form.
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Ginger-Chile Caramel Cookies
Chewy. Gooey. Sticky. Messy. And let’s not forget dripping with intrigue. That’s how we like our cookies. And that’s exactly what you can expect from these.
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- 30 M
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- 12

French Chocolate Macaroons | Macarons
Simultaneously creamy and crispy and chewy, these flourless French indulgences make us swoon each and every time, without fail.
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- 30 M
- 2 H
- 4

Hazelnut Espresso Cookies
Espresso powder gives these hazelnut drop cookies grown-up appeal. They’re ideal for afternoon coffee, a light dessert, or even, dare we say: breakfast?
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