Holidays: Holiday Cookie Recipes

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  HOLIDAY COOKIES
  There's so much to love about holiday cookies, from baking and decorating to sharing and savoring. In the spirit of the season, stir up a batch of rum balls, pfeffernusse, sugar cookies or another one of these other classic confections and make someone's day just a l'il bit brighter.

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  SUGAR COOKIES
  A spoonful of sugar makes for a simply scrumptious cookie. Keep 'em simple, or add a dash of holiday dazzle. Just remember that adding any colored sugar before they hit the heat helps your decorations stay in place.
  
  

  • Get the Black Cat Sugar Cookies Recipe
  • Get the Blue Ribbon Sugar Cookies Recipe
  • Get the Best Rolled Sugar Cookies Recipe
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  THUMBPRINT COOKIES
  It doesn't matter if you're all thumbs in the kitchen -- these little gems are darling and delicious.
  
  

  • Get the Raspberry-Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies Recipe
  • Get the Jam-Filled Butter Cookies Recipe
  • Get the Poppy Seed Thumbprints Recipe
  • Get theRaspberry and Almond Shortbread Thumbprints Recipe
  • Get the Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

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  INTERNATIONAL FAVORITES
  Take a tasty trip with traditional seasonal treats from around the globe.
  
  

  • Get the Pfeffernusse Recipe
  • Get the Belsnickel Christmas Cakes Recipe
  • Get the Springerle Cookies Recipe
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  LEBKUCHEN
  This centuries-old German confection is a close kin to gingerbread, but gets a sweet flavor boost from chopped citron, almonds and ornate icing.
  
  

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  ANISE COOKIES
  Get your licorice fix with a sprinkle of anise in these light, lovely holiday treats.
  
  

  • Get the Anise Cookies Recipe

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  SNICKERDOODLES
  It's almost as much fun to say the name as it is to eat these little cinnamon-kissed nibbles -- and they're oh-so-simple to make with kids.
  
  

  • Get the Snickerdoodles Recipe

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  RUM BALLS
  Okay, you'll probably want the kids to steer clear of these potent, spirit-soaked globes, but betcha the grown-ups will all come running. Hint: Sub in alcohol-free rum extract for a family-friendly version.
  
  

  • Get the Rum Balls Recipe
  • Get the Chocolate Rum Balls Recipe

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  GINGERBREAD
  'Tis the spice of the season. Whether you're building a house, making sweet l'il men or plain ol' rounds, the sweep snap of ginger says it's holiday time.
  
  

  • Get Eileen's Spicy Gingerbread Men Recipe
  • Get the Gingerbread Cookies Recipe
  • Get the Gingerbread House Dough Recipe
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  BROWNIES
  Give these a lick of mint, stick with classic fudge, or mix it up with nuts. No matter how you slice 'em, you'll be the shining star of someone's holiday.
  
  

  • Get the Peppermint Brownies Recipe
  • Get the Pecan Fudge Brownies Recipe
  • Get the Eating Well Dark Fudgy Brownies Recipe
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