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Photo: Photography / Greg DuPree, Styling / Ruth BlackBurn / Julia Bayless
Bring the magic of the holidays to your kitchen this year with our easy Christmas cookie recipes. These sweet treats take no more than 25 minutes of prep work, making them perfect for hosting or a simple addition to your baking lineup. Recipes like our Caramel Apple Cookies and our Ginger Molasses Cookies are sure to bring the spirit of the holiday season.
01of 20Caramel Apple CookiesThese caramel apple cookies are crisp on the bottom and chewy in the center, with bits of apple and just a hint of spice. The caramel glaze takes them over the top!View Recipe
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Caramel Apple Cookies
These caramel apple cookies are crisp on the bottom and chewy in the center, with bits of apple and just a hint of spice. The caramel glaze takes them over the top!
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02of 20Brownie CookiesCocoa powder and brown sugar make this easy drop cookie recipe taste like rich brownies.View Recipe
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Brownie Cookies
Cocoa powder and brown sugar make this easy drop cookie recipe taste like rich brownies.
03of 20Ginger Molasses CookiesPhotography / Greg DuPree, Styling / Ruth BlackBurn / Julia BaylessThe spelt flour in these ginger molasses cookies offers a chewy texture and a nutty flavor that shines with the ginger in this easy holiday cookie recipe.View Recipe
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Ginger Molasses Cookies
Photography / Greg DuPree, Styling / Ruth BlackBurn / Julia Bayless
The spelt flour in these ginger molasses cookies offers a chewy texture and a nutty flavor that shines with the ginger in this easy holiday cookie recipe.
04of 20Oatmeal Chocolate Chip CookiesThis makeover recipe was one of the favorites chosen for our 30th anniversary issue. Tahini gives this cookie a subtle sesame flavor.View Recipe
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Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
This makeover recipe was one of the favorites chosen for our 30th anniversary issue. Tahini gives this cookie a subtle sesame flavor.
05of 20Cranberry-Coconut Oatmeal CookiesBrittany ConerlyIn this installment of Diaspora Dining, Jessica B. Harris’ series on foods of the African diaspora, the author and historian rings in some changes to the Christmas traditions of her own childhood.View Recipe
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Cranberry-Coconut Oatmeal Cookies
Brittany Conerly
In this installment of Diaspora Dining, Jessica B. Harris’ series on foods of the African diaspora, the author and historian rings in some changes to the Christmas traditions of her own childhood.
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chunk Cookies
07of 20Soft Sugar CookiesThese easy and classic cookies incorporate mild-tasting white whole-wheat flour for extra fiber and nutrients.View Recipe
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Soft Sugar Cookies
These easy and classic cookies incorporate mild-tasting white whole-wheat flour for extra fiber and nutrients.
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Dark Chocolate Chip-Zucchini Cookies
Caitlin Bensel
09of 20One-Bowl Monster CookiesIf you thought it wasn’t possible to make healthier monster cookies, think again. These peanut butter, oatmeal, chocolate chip and M&M cookies have less butter and sugar than traditional recipes, but they have just as much flavor and tenderness, thanks to more peanut butter. Even better, they’re made in one bowl for easy cleanup.View Recipe
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One-Bowl Monster Cookies
If you thought it wasn’t possible to make healthier monster cookies, think again. These peanut butter, oatmeal, chocolate chip and M&M cookies have less butter and sugar than traditional recipes, but they have just as much flavor and tenderness, thanks to more peanut butter. Even better, they’re made in one bowl for easy cleanup.
10of 20Oatmeal-Coconut Cookies with Cranberries & White ChocolateOur classic oatmeal cookie recipe gets a flavor twist with coconut, white chocolate chips (which have a more delicate flavor than milk or dark chocolate) and tart dried cranberries. The result is a chewy, sweet treat that’s sure to leave you coming back for more.View Recipe
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Oatmeal-Coconut Cookies with Cranberries & White Chocolate
Our classic oatmeal cookie recipe gets a flavor twist with coconut, white chocolate chips (which have a more delicate flavor than milk or dark chocolate) and tart dried cranberries. The result is a chewy, sweet treat that’s sure to leave you coming back for more.
11of 20Chocolate Chunk-Walnut Meringue CookiesLook to these meringue cookies if you want a new, simple, no-fuss holiday cookie recipe. They’re ready to eat after drying in the oven for an hour, but you can leave them in there longer—even overnight.View Recipe
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Chocolate Chunk-Walnut Meringue Cookies
Look to these meringue cookies if you want a new, simple, no-fuss holiday cookie recipe. They’re ready to eat after drying in the oven for an hour, but you can leave them in there longer—even overnight.
12of 20No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate CookiesCreamy natural peanut butter and chocolate team up in these easy and healthy no-bake cookies! Whip up a batch for after-school snacks, dessert or anytime your sweet tooth comes calling.View Recipe
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No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies
Creamy natural peanut butter and chocolate team up in these easy and healthy no-bake cookies! Whip up a batch for after-school snacks, dessert or anytime your sweet tooth comes calling.
13of 20Chocolate-Mint Crinkle CookiesNo need to avoid the dessert table when you bring these lightened-up cookies to the party. These chocolate goodies are rolled in powdered sugar before baking and the end result is as tasty as it is beautiful.View Recipe
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Chocolate-Mint Crinkle Cookies
No need to avoid the dessert table when you bring these lightened-up cookies to the party. These chocolate goodies are rolled in powdered sugar before baking and the end result is as tasty as it is beautiful.
14of 20Vegan Chocolate Chip CookiesAlmond butter and coconut oil replace dairy butter and eggs in these vegan treats, giving them the crisp but chewy texture that we all love.View Recipe
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Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
Almond butter and coconut oil replace dairy butter and eggs in these vegan treats, giving them the crisp but chewy texture that we all love.
15of 20Healthy Pumpkin-Oatmeal CookiesThese tender pumpkin-oatmeal cookies have the perfect amount of sweetness from brown sugar and raisins and a slightly nutty flavor from almond butter. Enjoy them as an after-school snack or a healthy dessert. Several testers also said they’d love to eat them with a cup of coffee in the morning.View Recipe
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Healthy Pumpkin-Oatmeal Cookies
These tender pumpkin-oatmeal cookies have the perfect amount of sweetness from brown sugar and raisins and a slightly nutty flavor from almond butter. Enjoy them as an after-school snack or a healthy dessert. Several testers also said they’d love to eat them with a cup of coffee in the morning.
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
17of 20Flourless Chocolate CookiesThese flourless cookies get their volume from whipped egg whites (like a meringue) instead of grains, making them gluten-free and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. A chocolate chip in each bite adds to the rich chocolate flavor.View Recipe
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Flourless Chocolate Cookies
These flourless cookies get their volume from whipped egg whites (like a meringue) instead of grains, making them gluten-free and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. A chocolate chip in each bite adds to the rich chocolate flavor.
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Bev’s Chocolate Chip Cookies
19of 20No-Sugar-Added Oatmeal CookiesClassic oatmeal cookies without all the sugar, these better-for-you gluten-free treats get their sweetness from ripe bananas and chopped dates.View Recipe
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No-Sugar-Added Oatmeal Cookies
Classic oatmeal cookies without all the sugar, these better-for-you gluten-free treats get their sweetness from ripe bananas and chopped dates.
20of 20No-Bake Peanut Butter CookiesThese no-bake cookies have a chewy, peanut buttery, oat-packed delicious texture. It’s easy to whip up a batch of these—only a few simple ingredients are needed to make these chewy peanut butter cookies and there’s no baking required.View Recipe
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No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies
These no-bake cookies have a chewy, peanut buttery, oat-packed delicious texture. It’s easy to whip up a batch of these—only a few simple ingredients are needed to make these chewy peanut butter cookies and there’s no baking required.
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