Mango Fudge Refrigerator Ribbon Cookies
I’ve always thought that a ribbon cookie is especially nice. Although it’s a single cookie, it really seems like two or three different cookies because of its lovely layers of flavor. These refrigerated ribbon cookies have a rich chocolate layer balanced by a bright orange-mango layer—a very special combination. —Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota
Apricot Raisin Rugelach
Rugelach is a classic addition to holiday trays. The flaky, buttery pastry slices encase a spiced fruit and walnut filling....
Peppermint Sandwich Cookies
Crisp and chewy with a creamy filling, these perfectly pepperminty cookies taste just like a popular brand. You absolutely cannot...
Nanny’s Fruitcake Cookies
My grandmother always made a holiday fruitcake. I turned her recipe into cookies that are perfect anytime, especially with a...
Easy Candied Fruit Cookies
Family and friends always want me to have these for Christmas, so I make lots of them. They're easy to...
Almond Icebox Cookies
With a roll of this cookie dough on hand, I can serve freshly baked cookies in a snap. —Elizabeth Montgomery,...
Icebox Honey Cookies
My Grandma Wruble always had a batch of these cookies in the cookie jar and another roll in the refrigerator...
Chocolate Mint Creams
This recipe came from an old family friend and is always high on everyone's cookie request list. I make at...
Semisweet Chocolate Pinwheel Cookies
Chocolate and vanilla provide a delightful contrast in their flavor and appearance. —Nancy Arevalo, Brookfield, Wisconsin
Date Swirl Cookies
My granddaughter nicknamed my mother Cookie Grandma because she made wonderful cookie—including these crisp and chewy treats. —Donna Grace, Clancy,...
Sugar Cookie Slices
I was fortunate to inherit this recipe from my husband's great-aunt. They slice nicely and are easier to make than...
Lemon Meltaways
Both the cookie and the frosting are spiked with lemon in these melt-in-your-mouth goodies. Your family won't be able to...
Cherry Pistachio Cookies
Dried cherries, crunchy nuts, bits of orange, white chocolate—there's a lot to love in this cookie! It's very different from...
Chocolate-Swirled Peanut Butter Cookies
Our kids’ most-requested cookies are peanut butter and chocolate chip, so
I created this combination. The two doughs swirled...
Icebox Cookies
This cookie recipe from my 91-year-old grandmother was my grandfather's favorite. She still makes them and sends us home with...
Brown Sugar Shortbread
These rich buttery cookies have just three ingredients! They're a snap to make for a last-minute gift or when guests...
Lemon Thyme Icebox Cookies
I found this recipe at my grandmother's house, and I made it as soon as I got home. The lovely...
Cuccidati
The compliments make these Sicilian cookies worth the effort. It’s the best recipe for cuccidati I’ve found! —Carolyn Fafinski, Dunkirk,...
Glazed Candied Fruit Cookies
Even if your family doesn't care for fruitcake, they'll love these festive cookies studded with candied fruit and pecans. A...
Brown Sugar Icebox Cookies
My daughters and I have been fairly successful competitors at county fairs and baking contests for years. This is one...
Ribbon Icebox Cookies
Three ribbons of flavor—cherry, chocolate and poppy seed—combine into one tender Neapolitan-style cookie. My mom made these when we were...
Cherry-Pecan Icebox Cookies
During the holiday season, I keep a roll of dough for these crisp cookies in the freezer. It's nice to...
Coconut Chocolate Slices
These crispy cookies with a chewy coconut center travel really well. When my son was in the Army, I often...
Double Delights
You get the best of both worlds with these chocolate and vanilla cookies. They're an appealing addition to any cookie...
Sinterklaas Cookies
After opening our gifts on Christmas Eve as children, we would make these cookies for Santa Claus to snack on...
Watermelon Slice Cookies
Once when I made these butter cookies for a party, a neighbor thought they were so attractive that she froze...
Striped Icebox Cookies
I've been using this recipe ever since I was a little girl. I like it because it's easier than making...
Pinwheels and Checkerboards
My mom used to make these cookies every Christmas, and I still love them. They are so colorful...and you can...
Homemade Chocolate Shortbread
This recipe has been in my files for a long time...probably from when I first learned to bake. Any chocolate...
Butter Pecan Icebox Cookies
My grandmother used to bake very similar cookies. As a little girl, I always loved their butterscotch flavor and was...
Peppermint Puff Pastry Sticks
I wanted to impress my husband's family with something you'd expect to find in a European bakery, and these chocolaty...
