{"id":6288,"date":"2015-11-11T11:23:58","date_gmt":"2015-11-11T11:23:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/1848-revision-v1\/"},"modified":"2024-12-07T17:08:40","modified_gmt":"2024-12-07T23:08:40","slug":"recipes-for-your-christmas-cookie-swap","status":"publish","type":"listicle","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/recipes-for-your-christmas-cookie-swap\/","title":{"rendered":"60 Cookie Exchange Recipes Your Friends Will Love"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Holly Wreaths<\/a><\/h2>I've never come across another spritz cookie like this - one calling for cream cheese as an ingredient. That helps to keep these wreaths moist a long time, while also adding a delicious flavor. \u2014Dee Lein, Longmont, Colorado
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Peppermint Stick Cookies<\/a><\/h2>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, too. \u2014Nancy Knapke, Fort Recovery, Ohio
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Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies<\/a><\/h2>These chocolate thumbprint cookies are simple but tasty, satisfying any chocolate lover's sweet tooth. Rolled in walnuts and sealed with a kiss, they're delightful on their own, but especially when served with a bowl of maple walnut ice cream.
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Whipped Shortbread Cookies<\/a><\/h2>These whipped shortbread cookies melt in your mouth. Mostly I make them for the holidays, but I'll also prepare them year-round for wedding showers and afternoon teas. \u2014Jane Ficiur, Bow Island, Alberta
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Italian Rainbow Cookies<\/a><\/h2>Colorful, gorgeously layered and filled with yummy almond, raspberry and chocolate flavors, our Italian rainbow cookies will be a recurring presence on your annual holiday cookie tray.
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Christmas Cutout Cookies<\/a><\/h2>Rich and buttery Christmas cutout cookies like these never last long at a party. They're one of my favorite homemade Christmas cookies. I use seasonal cutters to celebrate the holidays tastefully. \u2014Lynn Burgess, Rolla, Missouri
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Almond Raspberry Stars<\/a><\/h2>The first Christmas that I baked these, I ended up quickly making a second batch! The whole family enjoyed them. \u2014Darlene Weaver, Lebanon, Pennsylvania
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Hidden Mint Morsels<\/a><\/h2>Is it a cookie or a candy? No matter which answer folks choose, they find these minty morsels yummy. The recipe makes so much that you can whip up tons of gifts at once. \u2014Adina Skilbred, Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin
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Italian Chocolate Spice Cookies<\/a><\/h2>I recently found this old family recipe in my mom\u2019s kitchen. I made a few adjustments to streamline the process, and the cookies turned out wonderfully. \u2014Shawn Barto, Winter Garden, Florida
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Grandma's Raspberry Rugelach<\/a><\/h2>I remember sitting on my great-grandmother's couch with a pad and pen in hand as she told me each ingredient and measurement for her special rugelach. Her recipe stands apart because it's a fun twist from typical versions. \u2014Dalya Rubin, Boca Raton, Florida
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Dipped Gingersnaps<\/a><\/h2>I get tremendous satisfaction making and giving time-tested yuletide treats like these dipped gingersnaps. Dipping them in white chocolate makes much-loved gingersnaps even more special. \u2014Laura Kimball, West Jordan, Utah
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Eggnog Cookies<\/a><\/h2>Cozy up during the holiday season with these soft and buttery eggnog cookies filled with warm spices and topped with a luxurious frosting.<\/span>
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Harveys Coconut Macaroons<\/a><\/h2>As the executive chef at Harveys, a resort hotel in Lake Tahoe, I modified this classic recipe, which originated a century ago at a renowned pastry shop in Vienna, Austria. \u2014Norbert Koblitz, Lake Tahoe, Nevada
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Torcetti<\/a><\/h2>Our Sicilian grandmother often had my sister and me roll out the dough for these tasty torcetti<\/i>. These cookies are melt-in-your-mouth good without being overly sweet. \u2014Joy Quici, Upland, California
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Italian Butter Cookies<\/a><\/h2>Buttery soft with a sweet chocolate tip, these Italian butter cookies are a surefire way to impress your guests. Make them ahead of time (they freeze exceptionally well), or fresh in just a few hours; either way, you'll have a simple yet tasty treat to satisfy your sweet tooth.
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Cherry Snowballs<\/a><\/h2>A juicy maraschino cherry is the secret center tucked inside these special cookies. My mom was inspired to create this by a recipe she clipped out of a newspaper more than 30 years ago. \u2014Evy Adams, West Seneca, New York
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Chocolate Cherry Cookies<\/a><\/h2>When you want chocolate and tangy cherries, make these chocolate cherry chunk cookies. A thick cookie base studded with rich chocolate chunks and dried cherries is a satisfying snack or dessert.
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Church Window Cookies<\/a><\/h2>These church window cookies might be our most visually stunning, and they don\u2019t even require baking! Here's how to make them with just five ingredients.
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Shortbread Sandwich Cookies<\/a><\/h2>I layer a creamy, coffee-flavored filling between buttery shortbread, then dip the sandwiches in chocolate. Guests always love them.\u2014Bertha Seyer, Oak Ridge, Missouri
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Chocolate Hazelnut Shortbread<\/a><\/h2>We love hazelnut flavor and cookies that aren\u2019t too sweet, so this recipe is perfect for us! If you like your cookies on the sweeter side, bake up these crisp beauties and slather some Nutella between two to create an extra-special sandwich cookie. \u2014Karla Johnson, East Helena, Montana
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White Chocolate Raspberry Thumbprints<\/a><\/h2>When I pass around the cookie tray, all eyes land on these fancy thumbprints. The white chocolate filling and dab of jewel-toned jam will satisfy even the most discriminating sweet tooth. —Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario
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Pizzelle Cookies<\/a><\/h2>Making an anise-scented pizzelle cookies recipe is a rite of passage in many Italian families. The light, crisp and tender cookie with the snowflake design is perfect for holidays, but they're great with a cup of hot chocolate any time of year.
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Chocolate Caramel Kiss Cookies<\/a><\/h2>I make this cookie every Christmas with my family. It\u2019s a fun twist on a classic peanut butter blossom because of the cinnamon in the batter and the caramel kiss on top. We love the cinnamon-caramel combination, but you could switch out the kiss for a different festive flavor. \u2014Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York
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Date Pinwheel Cookies<\/a><\/h2>This is a great recipe for a delicious cookie to serve at the end of any meal. The dates have such a wonderful flavor.\u2014Ms. Lee B. Roberts, Racine, Wisconsin
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Christmas M&M\u2019s Cookies<\/a><\/h2>These M&M Christmas cookies make any cookie platter feel festive. Swap in pastel M&M's for Easter and orange and brown for Halloween. \u2014Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
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Big Soft Ginger Cookies<\/a><\/h2>These nicely spiced, big soft ginger cookies are perfect for folks who like the flavor of ginger but don't care for crunchy gingersnaps. \u2014Barbara Gray, Boise, Idaho
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Candy Cane Cookies<\/a><\/h2>Impress everyone at your holiday party or cookie exchange with these classic, whimsical candy cane cookies.
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Chocolate Gingersnaps<\/a><\/h2>When my daughter Jennifer was 15 years old, she created this recipe as a way to combine two of her favorite flavors. They're perfect with a glass of milk. \u2014Paula Zsiray, Logan, Utah
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German Christmas Cookies<\/a><\/h2>This little spice cookie tastes very European and is similar to Pfeffern\u00fcsse or \u201cpeppernut.\u201d We make ours with cozy spices, anise flavoring, almonds and candied citron. \u2014Carole Mueller, Florissant, Missouri
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Mint Chocolate Wafers<\/a><\/h2>My grandmother gave me a cookbook stuffed with recipes. This is a slight twist on one of the first\u2014and best\u2014recipes I made from the book. It's best to store these in the refrigerator. \u2014Mary Murphy, Evansville, Indiana
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Frozen Snowflake Gingerbread Cookies<\/a><\/h2>These snowflake cookies will melt in your mouth as soon as they hit your tongue. Experiment with your favorite colors and give your cookie trays an unexpected twist. \u2014Taste Recipes<\/I> Test Kitchen
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Baklava Thumbprint Cookies<\/a><\/h2>The topping on my sister-in-law's peach cobbler was so delicious that I asked for the recipe; then I decided to use that to top a cookie I developed with the flavors of baklava. My adult son tried one and immediately ate two more\u2014which is unusual for him! It's a good recipe to mix up the night before and bake fresh the next day for company. \u2014Sharon Eshelman, Harrington, Delaware
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Buttery Spritz Cookies<\/a><\/h2>Spritz cookies are perfect for holiday cookie trays, or for any time during the year when you want a soft and delightful treat!