26 Vintage Christmas Cookies to Make This Year

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26 Vintage Christmas Cookies to Make This Year1/25 Linzer Tarts 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Linzer Tarts Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings about 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With a creamy chocolate and hazelnut filling, these decadent Christmas cookies look and taste amazing. Guests will never guess how relatively easy they are to make. —Mary Maddox, Bellmore, New York Check out our favorite Christmas cookie cutters. 2/25 Cinnamon Sugar Crackle Cookies 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cinnamon Sugar Crackle Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min

They’re always part of my Christmas cookie platter

Servings about 6 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I get lots of compliments on these crunchy cookies. They’re always part of my Christmas cookie platter. —Sarah Miller, Wauconda, Washington 3/25 Red Velvet Spritz Cookies 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings about 8-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I had never come across a red velvet spritz recipe, so I decided to create one. The hint of cocoa makes these taste like red velvet cake. Add peppermint flavoring for a little extra kick. —Crystal Schlueter,

Here’s the scoop

Northglenn, Colorado Should you use Grandma’s vintage cookie press or your new one? Here’s the scoop. 4/25 Chocolate Macadamia Meltaways 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Macadamia Meltaways Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I came up with this recipe by accident one day when I wanted to make some cookies. I decided to use some ingredients already in my cupboard, and these were the delicious result. —Barbara Sepcich, Galt, California 5/25 Rosemary Shortbread Cookies 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Rosemary Shortbread Cookies Recipe photo by

These thumbprints with cherries elicit such sweet memories

Sheri Silver for Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 5-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Five simple ingredients, including fresh rosemary, create these tender, delicate sweets. —Amavida Coffee, Rosemary Beach, Florida 6/25 Chocolate-Covered Cherry Thumbprints Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I dig out my best cookie recipes, I’m reminded of baking with my children when they were little. These thumbprints with cherries elicit such sweet memories. –Deborah Puette, Lilburn, Georgia 7/25 Grandma’s Raspberry Rugelach 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME

Her recipe stands apart because it’s a fun twist from typical versions

Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings about 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I remember sitting on my great-grandmother’s couch with a pad and pen in hand as she told me each ingredient and measurement for her special rugelach. Her recipe stands apart because it’s a fun twist from typical versions. —Dalya Rubin, Boca Raton, Florida 8/25 Biscotti Recipe 30 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Biscotti Recipe Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve learned to bake a double batch

of these crisp dunking cookies, because one batch goes too fast!

of these crisp dunking cookies, because one batch goes too fast! —H. Michaelsen, St. Charles, Illinois 9/25 First-Place Coconut Macaroons 138 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved First-Place Coconut Macaroons Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings about 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These coconut macaroon cookies earned me a first-place ribbon at the county fair. They remain my husband’s favorites—whenever I make them to give away, he always asks me where his batch is! I especially like the fact that this recipe makes a small enough batch for the two of us to

nibble on. —Penny Ann Habeck, Shawano, Wisconsin 10/25 Christmas Wreath Cookies 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved No-Bake Christmas Wreath Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cornflakes take the place of traditional rice cereal in these sweet, no-bake Christmas wreath cookies. Dressed up with green food coloring and red candies, they’re a pretty addition to cookie platters and dessert buffets. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 11/25 Pignoli Cookies 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Orly Catz for Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings

This recipe evolved from several different recipes that I combined into one

2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cookies are the crown jewels of Italian confections. I can’t let a holiday go by without baking these traditional almond cookies rolled in mild pine nuts. —Maria Regakis, Saugus, Massachusetts 12/25 Basic Chocolate Pinwheel Cookies 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Basic Chocolate Pinwheel Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe evolved from several different recipes that I combined into one. I’ve never received so many compliments on my baking!—Denise Hufford, Midland, Michigan 13/25 Gingerbread Cookies

42 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cutout Gingerbread Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our two boys linger around the kitchen when these homemade gingerbread cookies are baking. I make this gingerbread cookie recipe throughout the year using a variety of cookie cutters. —Christy Thelan, Kellogg, Iowa 14/25 Chocolate Crinkle Cookies 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings about 3-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I baked these moist, fudgy cookies for the

first time, my three preschool children went wild over them!

first time, my three preschool children went wild over them! But I like them because they’re lower in fat and easy to mix and bake. —Maria Groff, Ephrata, Pennsylvania 15/25 Fruitcake Christmas Cookies 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Fruitcake cookies for Christmas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: As holiday gifts, these rich fruit-and nut-filled cookies are pretty and practical. These are great make ahead Christmas cookies —the taste actually gets better over time! —Julia Funkhouser, Carson, Iowa 16/25 German Christmas Cookies 5 Reviews Test Kitchen

We make ours with cozy spices, anise flavoring, almonds and candied citron

Approved German Christmas Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This little spice cookie tastes very European and is similar to Pfeffernüsse or “peppernut.” We make ours with cozy spices, anise flavoring, almonds and candied citron. —Carole Mueller, Florissant, Missouri 17/25 Molasses Cookies 118 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Giant Molasses Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family always requests these soft molasses cookies. These chewy cookies are also perfect for

shipping as holiday gifts or to troops overseas

shipping as holiday gifts or to troops overseas. —Kristine Chayes, Smithtown, New York 18/25 Pizzelle Cookies 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Pizzelle Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings about 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These lovely, golden brown anise pizzelle cookies have a crisp texture and delicate anise flavor. I create them using a pizzelle iron. —Barbara Colucci, Rockledge, Florida 19/25 Rum Balls 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Holiday Rum Balls Recipe photo by Kayla Widmer for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings about 2-1/2 dozen Go to

The treats are so easy to make and pack a festive punch

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I make these rum balls for special occasions with my wonderful family and friends. The treats are so easy to make and pack a festive punch. — Diane Duschanek, Council Bluffs, Iowa 20/25 Lemon Snowdrops 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemon Snowdrops Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I save my snowdrop cookies for special occasions. The crunchy, buttery sandwich cookie has a puckery lemon filling. —Bernice Martinoni, Petaluma, California 21/25 Chocolate Almond Crescents 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time

30 min Servings 6 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

30 min Servings 6 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you like chocolate-covered almonds, you’re in for a treat. These buttery, crumbly cookies make a thoughtful holiday gift. —Vicki Raatz, Waterloo, Wisconsin 22/25 Pecan Sandies 46 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Whenever Mother made this pecan sandies recipe, there never seemed to be enough! Even now when I make it, the cookies disappear quickly. These melt-in-your mouth treats are great with a cold glass of milk or a steaming mug of hot chocolate. —Debbie

This sugar cookie dates back to a Swedish woman

Carlson, San Diego, California 23/25 Neapolitan Cookies 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings about 11 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My sister shared the recipe for these tricolor treats several years ago. The crisp cookies are fun to eat one section at a time or with all three in one bite. —Jan Mallo, White Pigeon, Michigan 24/25 Sugar Cookies 156 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 40 min Servings 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This sugar cookie dates back to a Swedish woman

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