Peppermint Sandwich Cookies
Crisp and chewy with a creamy filling, these perfectly pepperminty cookies taste just like a popular brand. You absolutely cannot eat just one. I always need to double the recipe! —Judy Wilson, Sun City West, Arizona
Brown Sugar Icebox Cookies
My daughters and I have been fairly successful competitors at county fairs and baking contests for years. This is one...
Cappuccino Flats
These coffee-flavored cookies are so delicious they make my own kitchen seen like a gourmet bakery!
Semisweet Chocolate Pinwheel Cookies
Chocolate and vanilla provide a delightful contrast in their flavor and appearance. —Nancy Arevalo, Brookfield, Wisconsin
Chocolate Mint Creams
This recipe came from an old family friend and is always high on everyone's cookie request list. I make at...
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...
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...
Cuccidati
The compliments make these Sicilian cookies worth the effort. It’s the best recipe for cuccidati I’ve found! —Carolyn Fafinski, Dunkirk,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Aunt Ione’s Icebox Cookies
Whenever we went to visit my Aunt Ione in south Georgia, her icebox cookies were our favorite treat. My mother...
Sinterklaas Cookies
After opening our gifts on Christmas Eve as children, we would make these cookies for Santa Claus to snack on...
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...
Cherry Christmas Slices
Brilliant red and green candied cherries add extra sparkle to these delicious holiday delights. What I really like best is...
Chocolate Orange Rounds
I send these chocolate orange cookies to family and friends in other areas of the country. The two-tone treats deliver...
Basic Chocolate Pinwheel Cookies
This recipe evolved from several different recipes that I combined into one. I've never received so many compliments on my...
Double Delights
You get the best of both worlds with these chocolate and vanilla cookies. They're an appealing addition to any cookie...
Cranberry Slices
The holidays wouldn't be complete without a plateful of homemade cookies to give family and friends. Try these for gifts.—American...
Surefire Sugar Cookies
You can invite kids to help make these easy treats. Sometimes I melt white coating instead of chocolate chips because...
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...
Frosted Eggnog Cookies
Eggnog stars in both the cookie and frosting in this new-found recipe, imparting a subtle holiday flavor.—Amanda Taylor, Glen Ewen,...
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...
Slice & Bake Coconut Shortbread Cookies
Light and buttery, these delicate shortbread cookies are melt-in-your-mouth good. The coconut flavor makes them extra special. —Roberta Otto, Duluth,...
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...
Grandma Krause’s Coconut Cookies
When my two daughters were young, their great-grandma made them coconut cookies with oats. Thankfully, she shared the recipe. —Debra...
Original Brown Butter Refrigerator Cookies
I especially like these cookies because they’re quick and easy to prepare. I can mix them up in a few...
