26 Treats That Ship Well in the Mail

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26 Treats That Ship Well in the Mail1/26 Mimosa Butter Cookies 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 40 min Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You can add many different flavors to butter cookies to make them your own. Try an alternate type of citrus zest, or add an alternate liquid to change things up. —Sara Lark, Raton, New Mexico 2/26 Chipotle Crackle Cookies 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chipotle Crackle Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2-1/2

so I bake them for their birthdays

dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I usually bake these special cookies for the holidays, but my family loves them so I bake them for their birthdays. The addition of ground chipotle chile pepper gives these cookies a little zing. The dough may be sticky, so I dip my hands in confectioners’ sugar for easier handling. —Gloria Bradley, Naperville, Illinois 3/26 Caramel Bars 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Salted Caramel Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After over 20 years

So I layered them with my favorite shortbread crust

of making this shortbread, I’ve finally found the perfect pairing—salted caramel and dark chocolate. So I layered them with my favorite shortbread crust. —Lisa Glenn, Sarasota, Florida 4/26 Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My secret to these rich no-bake bites? Pretzels in the crust. They add a salty crunch to the classic peanut butter and chocolate pairing. —Jennifer Beckman, Falls Church, Virginia 5/26 Oatmeal S’more Cookies 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Oatmeal

It’s tangy, sweet and

S’more Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings about 5-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I can’t count how many times I have made these cookies—they are our favorites. I love to bake all kinds of goodies with my two daughters, and my husband loves to sample the treats. —Carmen Rae, New Haven, Indiana 6/26 Lemon Bark 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 10 min Servings 1-3/4 pounds Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I wasn’t a fan of white chocolate until I made this candy. It’s tangy, sweet and

creamy all at the same time

creamy all at the same time. The bark was a lovely treat during a springtime shower but would be nice year-round. —Diana Wing, Bountiful, Utah 7/26 Chocolate Chip Brownies 16 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Chip Brownies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: People love these rich chocolate chip brownies so much that I never take them anywhere without bringing along several copies of the recipe to hand out. The treats are wonderful to take on a picnic because you don’t have to worry

about melted frosting

about melted frosting. —Brenda Kelly, Ashburn, Virginia 8/26 Coconut Key Lime Thumbprints 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Coconut Key Lime Thumbprints Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings about 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is the cookie recipe I created for the Las Vegas World Food Championships in 2013. It’s similar to a shortbread thumbprint cookie, but with lots more personality. —Amy Freeze, Avon Park, Florida 9/26 Amish Sugar Cookies 299 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Amish Sugar Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings

I’ve passed this recipe around to many friends

about 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These easy-to-make, old-fashioned Amish sugar cookies simply melt in your mouth! I’ve passed this recipe around to many friends. After I gave it to my sister, she entered the cookies in a local fair and won best of show. —Sylvia Ford, Kennett, Missouri 10/26 Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies 86 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m one of the cooking project leaders for my daughter’s 4-H club, where these soft, delicious cookies were a huge

hit with the kids

hit with the kids. —Marietta Slater, Augusta, Kansas 11/26 Cinnamon Chip Chai-Spiced Snickerdoodles 7 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cinnamon Chip Chai-Spiced Snickerdoodles Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings about 6 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love cinnamon chips, and this is an intriguing way to use them. Make sure to stock up on them during the holiday season. —Marietta Slater, Justin, Texas 12/26 Pistachio Cookies 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JONATHAN MELENDEZ FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 35 min Servings about 6-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the

They’re one of my favorite holiday cookies

Recipe Creator: This wonderful pistachio cookie recipe is fun to make and everyone will be impressed with how pretty the green coloring is. They’re one of my favorite holiday cookies. —Pat Habiger, Spearville, Kansas 13/26 Big Soft Ginger Cookies 177 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Big Soft Ginger Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These nicely spiced, big soft ginger cookies are perfect for folks who like the flavor of ginger but don’t care for crunchy gingersnaps. —Barbara Gray, Boise, Idaho 14/26 Cranberry Bog Bars 33

I like to sprinkle the squares with confectioners’ sugar before serving

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cranberry Bog Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Sweet and chewy, these fun bars combine the flavors of oats, cranberries, brown sugar and pecans. I like to sprinkle the squares with confectioners’ sugar before serving. —Sally Wakefield, Gans, Pennsylvania 15/26 Lavender Cookies 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Julia Hartbeck for Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings about 6 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I am a wedding and event planner and one of my brides served

You can guess what her wedding color was!

these unusual cookies at her reception, so I had to have this lavender butter cookies recipe. You can guess what her wedding color was! —Glenna Tooman, Boise, Idaho 16/26 Cherry Blossom Cookies 43 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cherry Kiss Cookies Recipe photo by Ruthie Darling for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Topped with a chocolate kiss, these cherry-flavored cookies look super cute on a dessert tray. Share them with family and friends. —Joy Yurk, Grafton, Wisconsin 17/26 Carrot Cookies 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Carrot Cookies Recipe photo

The shredded carrots add nice bright flecks of orange color

by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These cookies are both flavorful and colorful. The shredded carrots add nice bright flecks of orange color. 18/26 Peppermint Stick Cookies 25 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Peppermint Stick Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With cool mint flavor and a festive look, these whimsical creations will make you feel like you’re in the North pole. The chilled dough is easy to shape,

They freeze well

too. —Nancy Knapke, Fort Recovery, Ohio 19/26 Pignoli Cookies 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Orly Catz for Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 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 20/26 Lemony Coconut Macaroons 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These chewy gems have refreshing lemon flavor. They freeze well

and thaw easily in the fridge, so you can cure a craving anytime

and thaw easily in the fridge, so you can cure a craving anytime. —Karla Johnson, East Helena, Montana 21/26 Oatmeal Raisin Cookies 51 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings about 3-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A friend gave me the recipe for these cookies many years ago, and they’re as delicious as the ones Mom used to make. The secret to the recipe is to measure exactly (no guessing on the amounts) and to not overbake. —Wendy Coalwell, Abbeville, Georgia 22/26 White Chocolate Cranberry-Orange

My mom makes this with semisweet chocolate chunks

Bars 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved White Chocolate Cranberry-Orange Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is my take on my mother’s recipe for chocolate chunk bars, which she made every Christmas Eve. Our family is scattered across the country now; making these reminds me of home. If you don’t have a pastry cutter, you can use two sharp knifes or a potato masher. My mom makes this with semisweet chocolate chunks. —Erin Powell, Amarillo, Texas 23/26 Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies 3 Reviews Test Kitchen

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