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With Christmas lurking just around the corner, here are our favorite Christmas cookie recipes to bring a little a holiday joy to you and your loved ones. [{ "selector": ".upawo-a", "duration": "1500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(100%) scale(0.15)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0.59%) scale(1)", "opacity": 1} ] }]

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Sometimes called butter spritz or pressed butter cookies, are pretty, petite cookies with a tender, crisp crumb and a rich butter flavor. GET THE RECIPE [{ "selector": ".ukykw-a", "duration": "1500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100%)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(1.05%)", "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".ujnlg-a", "duration": "1500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-29.42em) scale(0.15)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0.53%) scale(1)", "opacity": 1} ] }]

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These cookies are sandy and buttery with a crisp, snappy bite, and a subtle sweetness to make the the soft, jammy center stand out. GET THE RECIPE [{ "selector": ".hfeaj-a", "duration": "1500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(-20.12em)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(1.94%)", "opacity": 1} ] }]

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Shortbread cookies are a rather dignified affair, often paired with tea and leaning towards savory with their light sweetness and flavors. GET THE RECIPE [{ "selector": ".dbthr-a", "duration": "1500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "rotate(-580deg) scale(0.1)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "rotate(0deg) scale(1)", "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".bdjsl-a", "duration": "1500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }]

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Crisp enough to snap in half, but tender and ever so slightly chewy when you take a bite. GET THE RECIPE [{ "selector": ".rdtks-a", "duration": "1500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": { "transform": ["translateY(-20.12em)","translateY(-20.1033625em)","translateY(-20.05345em)","translateY(-19.9702625em)","translateY(-19.8538em)","translateY(-19.7040625em)","translateY(-19.521050000000002em)","translateY(-19.304762500000002em)","translateY(-19.0552em)","translateY(-18.7723625em)","translateY(-18.45625em)","translateY(-18.106862500000002em)","translateY(-17.7242em)","translateY(-17.3082625em)","translateY(-16.85905em)","translateY(-16.376562500000002em)","translateY(-15.860800000000001em)","translateY(-15.3117625em)","translateY(-14.729450000000002em)","translateY(-14.1138625em)","translateY(-13.465em)","translateY(-12.7828625em)","translateY(-12.067450000000001em)","translateY(-11.3187625em)","translateY(-10.536800000000001em)","translateY(-9.721562500000001em)","translateY(-8.87305em)","translateY(-7.991262499999998em)","translateY(-7.076199999999998em)","translateY(-6.127862500000003em)","translateY(-5.146250000000002em)","translateY(-4.131362500000002em)","translateY(-3.0832000000000015em)","translateY(-2.0017625000000017em)","translateY(-0.8870499999999986em)","translateY(0.2609374999999936em)","translateY(1.4421999999999962em)","translateY(1.5017374999999973em)","translateY(0.934549999999998em)","translateY(0.4006374999999984em)","translateY(-0.10000000000000497em)","translateY(-0.5673625000000015em)","translateY(-1.001450000000002em)","translateY(-1.4022625000000026em)","translateY(-1.7698000000000036em)","translateY(-2.1040625000000013em)","translateY(-2.405050000000003em)","translateY(-2.672762500000001em)","translateY(-2.9071999999999996em)","translateY(-3.108362500000002em)","translateY(-3.276250000000001em)","translateY(-3.410862500000004em)","translateY(-3.5122em)","translateY(-3.5802625em)","translateY(-3.61505em)","translateY(-3.6165625000000006em)","translateY(-3.5848000000000013em)","translateY(-3.519762499999999em)","translateY(-3.4214500000000037em)","translateY(-3.2898625000000017em)","translateY(-3.1250000000000036em)","translateY(-2.9268624999999986em)","translateY(-2.6954499999999975em)","translateY(-2.4307625em)","translateY(-2.1327999999999996em)","translateY(-1.8015624999999993em)","translateY(-1.4370499999999993em)","translateY(-1.039262499999996em)","translateY(-0.6081999999999965em)","translateY(-0.14386250000000445em)","translateY(0.35375000000000156em)","translateY(0.8846375000000002em)","translateY(1.4487999999999985em)","translateY(1.7987375000000014em)","translateY(1.5219500000000004em)","translateY(1.278437499999999em)","translateY(1.068200000000001em)","translateY(0.891237499999999em)","translateY(0.7475500000000004em)","translateY(0.6371374999999979em)","translateY(0.5599999999999987em)","translateY(0.5161374999999992em)","translateY(0.5055499999999995em)","translateY(0.5282374999999995em)","translateY(0.5841999999999992em)","translateY(0.6734374999999986em)","translateY(0.7959499999999977em)","translateY(0.9517374999999966em)","translateY(1.1407999999999987em)","translateY(1.363137499999997em)","translateY(1.6187499999999986em)","translateY(1.8663874999999983em)","translateY(1.7347999999999963em)","translateY(1.6364875000000012em)","translateY(1.5714499999999987em)","translateY(1.5396874999999994em)","translateY(1.5412em)","translateY(1.5759875em)","translateY(1.64405em)","translateY(1.745387499999996em)"], "opacity": 1 } }]

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While usually on the crunchier side, these are super soft and guaranteed to stay that way. GET THE RECIPE [{ "selector": ".khqkq-a", "duration": "1500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(-38.31em)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(1.05%)", "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".golwj-a", "duration": "1500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100%)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0.81%)", "opacity": 1} ] }]

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If you're going for nostalgia, you just can't beat minty vanilla candy cane cookies. GET THE RECIPE [{ "selector": ".clagl-a", "duration": "1500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }]

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If you love a good spice cookie, these soft, chewy rounds, sweetened with molasses are not to be missed. GET THE RECIPE [{ "selector": ".eoppj-a", "duration": "1500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(100%) scale(0.15)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0.53%) scale(1)", "opacity": 1} ] }]

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Cake mix is shortcut that makes these crinkle-inspired cookies your reality in no time. GET THE RECIPE [{ "selector": ".uirmu-a", "duration": "1500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-27.20em) scale(0.15)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0.58%) scale(1)", "opacity": 1} ] }]

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Bar cookies are softer, more tender cookies, and these funfetti ones are perfect for the holidays. GET THE RECIPE [{ "selector": ".ytgbb-a", "duration": "1500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100%)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(1.05%)", "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".ohcfa-a", "duration": "1500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(-14.96em)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0.81%)", "opacity": 1} ] }]

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What more is there to say besides Chocolate Truffle Shortbread Bars? These make for the perfect winter treat. GET THE RECIPE [{ "selector": ".oreni-a", "duration": "1500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100%)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(1.94%)", "opacity": 1} ] }]

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Making a graham cracker cookie into a s'mores bar that you can take anywhere. GET THE RECIPE [{ "selector": ".petfr-a", "duration": "1500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".vscxq-a", "duration": "1500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(-14.96em)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0.81%)", "opacity": 1} ] }]

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A silky peppermint filling, plus little shards of peppermint candy strewn on top. GET THE RECIPE

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This cookie recipe is easy to make and it’s quite forgiving. It is also yummy iced or left plain. GET THE RECIPE [{ "selector": ".yhwgi-a", "duration": "1500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(-38.31em)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(1.05%)", "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".mnwiw-a", "duration": "1500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100%)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0.81%)", "opacity": 1} ] }]

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Harness the egg-replacing power of aquafaba (aka chickpea water) to whip up easy vegan meringue cookies. GET THE RECIPE [{ "selector": ".qugan-a", "duration": "1500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "rotate(-580deg) scale(0.1)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "rotate(0deg) scale(1)", "opacity": 1} ] }]

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A baked cookie that’s gluten-free and vegan, made without refined sugar and fantastically soft, chewy, and delicious? These are it. GET THE RECIPE [{ "selector": ".tyxrq-a", "duration": "1500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-42.84em)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0.42%)", "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".kxtmf-a", "duration": "1500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(100%)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0.53%)", "opacity": 1} ] }]

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15 Easy and Delicious Cookies to Bake This Holiday Season

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Spritz Cookies

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Jammy Shortbread Thumbprints

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Shortbread Cookies

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Classic Gingerbread Cut-Out Cookies

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Super Soft Snickerdoodle Cookies

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Candy Cane Cookies

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Soft & Chewy Gingerbread Cookies

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Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies

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Christmas Funfetti Bar Cookies

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Chocolate Truffle Shortbread Bars

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S'mores Bars

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Triple-Chocolate Peppermint Thumbprint Cookies

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Gluten-Free Cut-Out Cookies

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Vegan Meringue Cookies

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Chewy Almond Spice Cookies

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