This cookie, from Linda Frisina of Encinitas, Calif., is the winner of the Bar Cookie Category in PARADE's 2012 Holiday Cookie Bake-Off. Linda's story: "These are a treasured treat in my family ...

These Christmas cookie decorating ideas are sure to cheer up any treat tray—or jolly ol' elf who comes to visit. Taste of Home. 30 Christmas Cookie Decorating Ideas to Try This Year.

1 cup sugar; 1/3 pound brown butter; 3/4 cup buttermilk; 2 1/4 cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons almond extract; 1 tablespoon vanilla bean; 5 egg yolks; 4 to 4 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour ...

1. Cut the Nutter Butter cookies in half through the center point. Break the pretzel sticks in half. 2. Melt the candy coating according to package directions. 3. Dip the cut end of a cookie into ...

With Christmas cookie exchange and parties happening, here are three recipes that are bound to make most people happy. There are sesame ginger snaps, biscotti and vegan sugar cookies.