Cookie Recipes

In our family, holiday cookies—like these nutty fig ones—are a big deal. I'm so proud to be passing on this...

I love to combine flavors and spices from different cultures. These cookies have ground cinnamon in them, which is a...

Cooling lemon and aromatic rosemary make these butter cookies stand out at the holidays. I use them to punch up...

These beautiful shortbread sandwich cookies are always a welcome addition to our annual ladies holiday tea luncheon. The distinctive rosemary...

I love to make spritz cookies. Each year I make several varieties of cookies and then deliver them to friends....

This recipe was passed down through my family from Grandma Irene and is a favorite of my dad and cousin...

Here’s a sure standout on your treat tray. The cheery cookies get their bright pink color from cranberry-flavored gelatin. —Kristen...

This cookie's always been a favorite with my kids, and a best-seller at bake sales. If you want to gild...

When I think of winter, I think of two things: warm cookies and chai. My recipe combines the two in...

Every Christmas, my family would visit a display of the most amazing gingerbread houses. Of course, we’d get to munch...

I used to buy name-brand breakfast cookies from the supermarket, but since I found this recipe I've enjoyed making my...

Lemon and rosemary make these luscious treats a sweet surprise for a few friends. —Malorie Harris, Wildomar, California

Serve your family and friends this delicate twist that showcases one of the most popular flavors of the season—peppermint! —Taste...

Speckled with chopped nuts and topped with a candied cherry, these tender cookies will disappear fast.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen

I've experimented with different varieties of pizzelle recipes, but this is definitely a favorite. My dad likes to help make...

Rum flavor comes through nicely in these traditional, no-bake rum balls. I like to make a few dozen at a...

As a little girl, I made these with my mother every Christmas. Now I make them every year with my...

Add a little snow hat (complete with a pompom) to a classic gingerbread shape to create adorable gingerbread Santas. —Christy...

When I want chocolate chip cookies, I bake this variation, which is full of other goodies, such as candy and...

These whimsical little cuties taste like truffles. Every Christmas, we make sure to have enough for friends and neighbors. —Deborah...

This recipe was adapted from one that my Italian-born mother and grandmother followed. They used old irons on a gas...

Perfect for road trips, these peanut butter oatmeal balls won’t stick to your hands. Keep them in the refrigerator for...

I like the sudden hit of sweetness when you bite into the white chips. It really complements the tart flavor...

Delight family and friends with this holly jolly Christmas tree cookie recipe. Iced with creamy frosting and dusted with sparkly...

You can taste the spirit of Christmases past in these chewy old-fashioned cookies with their sweet caramel frosting. One batch...

For a dramatic presentation, I dust dessert plates with cocoa powder and drizzle on a bit of melted raspberry fruit...

I received the recipe for these soft ginger cookies from a dear friend who has since passed away. A comforting...