Crisp, delicate sandwich cookies are elegant standouts on any plate of dainties. To make the preparation even easier, drizzle chocolate over single wafers, then top each with an almond.
The spices in these thin, crispy cookies reflect the Scandinavians' Viking history. At Christmas, the Finns cut these into animal shapes and accent them with piped icing.
Called hamantaschen, or Haman's ears, these cookies are traditionally made for the Jewish holiday Purim. We've added a chocolate twist, substituting it for the usual fruit topping.
Get the best of both worlds with these chocolate and vanilla pinwheels. These swirl cookies boast sprinkled edges, making them look like the festive Yule log.
Known as pepparkakor in Sweden, these crisp, well-spiced ginger cookies pair nicely with Glogg. Wrap a few for parting gifts, or serve with the rice pudding.
A log of slice-and-bake cookies is handy as a novel hostess present, or to stash in the freezer for refreshing supplies as needed.
Rolled versions of this traditional Jewish holiday cookie are just as pretty as the crescent-shaped ones. Plus they're a little easier and quicker to make.
Fig-stuffed cookies are essential Sicilian holiday sweets. Sometimes dressed with icing and sprinkled with nonpareils, these egg wash–glazed X-shaped ones offer a fantastic little twist.
This spectacular make-ahead dessert holds the surprise crunch of chocolate bars and the softness of cookies in a melange of caramel and coffee flavours.
These elevated ice cream sammies boast both the zing of key lime flavour and the sweetness of honey graham cookies. You won’t be able to stop at just one!
