We asked theSouthern Livingeditors to share their go-to recipes for holiday exchanges, and here are their top picks.
These cowboy cookies hit all my cravings with oats, pecans, and chocolate chips."
-Brennan Long, Associate Social Media Director
Sparkling Linzer Cookies

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