Pull out the cookie cutters.
Nothing says Christmas like a kitchen filled with the scent of a batch ofholiday cookiesbaking in the oven.
Buttery thumbprint cookies are filled with your favorite flavored jam for the ultimate dessert.
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They’re shaped into logs and cut into slices to reveal the “stained glass” on the inside.
Serve these cookies with a dose of nostalgia.
Grandma will blush with pride.
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Lemon Thumbprint Cookies
Thumbprints are a classic holiday season cookie.
You may never make chocolate chip cookies any other way.
In fact, it’s probably our simplest cookie recipe ever.
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Just see to it you don’t skip the step of chilling the dough before cutting it into shapes.
For a fun activity, every member of the family can design their own wreath.
Unlike many cookies, the dough doesn’t require any chilling so they’re ready in just 35 minutes.
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Cherry Winks
Similar to a fruitcake, Cherry Winks are filled with fruits and nuts.
The outside is then coated in cornflake cereal for a finishing crunch.
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