12 Christmas Cookies They'll Beg For

Sweet apricots are the perfect ingredient for chewy holiday bar cookies.

Apricot Bar Cookie Recipe

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A special occasion would be incomplete without these friendly, spicy characters.

Gluten-Free Gingerbread Men Cookie Recipe

From Great Gluten-Free Baking, published by Hearst Books/Sterling Publishing 2007.

Classic holiday cookies like these are sure to become a family tradition.

Ultimate Sugar Cookie Recipe

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Spread a little holiday cheer with a little chocolate goodness.

Chocolate Hazelnut Macaroon Recipe

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Pignolis, or pine nuts, add great texture to these almond-flavored traditional holiday cookies.

Pignoli Cookie Recipe

From Good Housekeeping

Here's a great traditional cookie recipe that can be dressed up for holidays and special occasions.

Spritz Cookie Recipe

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Pair two of these thin rounds with your favorite frosting (or a thin layer of raspberry jam) to make a very classy sandwich cookie.

Chocolate Icebox Cookie Recipe

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Icebox cookies are extremely easy to make. Dress them up with colorful frosting and decorating sugars.

Lime Icebox Cookie Recipe

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These light and crispy cookies are great to bring along on a cookie swap this holiday.

Sour Cream Cut-Out Cookie Recipe

From Good Housekeeping

These crunchy, tasty, gluten-free cookies hold their shape well when baked and look fun once decorated.

Gluten-Free Orange Animal Cookie Recipe

From Great Gluten-Free Baking, published by Hearst Books/Sterling Publishing 2007.

These cookies are so melt-in-the-mouth delicious. They won't last long!

Gluten-Free White Chocolate Drops Recipe

From Great Gluten-Free Baking, published by Hearst Books/Sterling Publishing 2007.