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Festive cookies are a Christmas tradition in my family—and they can help brighten any holiday gathering! I especially love these recipes for a few important reasons: all can be made a few days in advance, and some can even be frozen for longer-term storage. These cookie recipes are packed with my favorite holiday, including (but not limited to) ginger, chocolate, coconut, mint, lemon and vanilla. Compared to many other elaborate Christmas cookies, these ones are relatively easy to make and mostly rely on things I already have in my pantry which helps me save money at the store. I think everyone, including dietitians, should enjoy a seasonal treat during the holiday season. I hope these recipes help bring joy to your plans this month—even if it’s just enjoying one or two on a gloomy day at home. For more beginner- and budget-friendly tips and recipes, check outThrifty.
01of 05Ginger & Spice CracklesView RecipeThese soft and moist cookies are spiked with ginger, cinnamon, and a hint of clove, and they crackle on top when they bake. Rolling them in powdered sugar gives them a lightly sweet coating on the outside that looks like a dusting of fresh fallen snow.
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Ginger & Spice Crackles
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These soft and moist cookies are spiked with ginger, cinnamon, and a hint of clove, and they crackle on top when they bake. Rolling them in powdered sugar gives them a lightly sweet coating on the outside that looks like a dusting of fresh fallen snow.
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Peppermint-Chocolate Greek Yogurt Bark
03of 05Italian Lemon CookiesView RecipeThese soft Italian lemon drop cookies feature both sweet and tangy flavors thanks to plenty of fresh lemon juice and a powdered sugar glaze. These easy cookies are perfect with tea and coffee and will make a great addition to your holiday cookie platter.
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Italian Lemon Cookies
These soft Italian lemon drop cookies feature both sweet and tangy flavors thanks to plenty of fresh lemon juice and a powdered sugar glaze. These easy cookies are perfect with tea and coffee and will make a great addition to your holiday cookie platter.
04of 05Cinnamon Icebox CookiesView RecipeSlice-and-bake icebox cookies are the ultimate make-ahead treat. You can make a batch and bake as many as you like, saving the rest of the dough in the freezer. These simple swirled cookies are rolled in finely chopped pecans. They’re mildly sweet—perfect for after dinner or paired with coffee.
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Cinnamon Icebox Cookies
Slice-and-bake icebox cookies are the ultimate make-ahead treat. You can make a batch and bake as many as you like, saving the rest of the dough in the freezer. These simple swirled cookies are rolled in finely chopped pecans. They’re mildly sweet—perfect for after dinner or paired with coffee.
05of 05Flourless Chocolate CookiesView RecipeThese 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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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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