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Gingerbread Sandwich Trees
Fun and festive, these cookie sandwich trees will be a huge hit with kids of all ages. They're a super-cute...
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Cannoli Wafer Sandwiches
This simple holiday version of the classic cannoli is best served the same day so the wafers are still nice...
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Scottish Shortbread
Scottish settlers first came to Canada over 150 years ago, passing down delicious and traditional holiday recipes like this one!
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Folded Hazelnut Cookies
Nutella makes everything better—this holiday recipe is proof enough.
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Peppermint Biscotti
Dipped in melted chocolate and rolled in crushed peppermint candy, this flavourful biscotti is a surefire hit!
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Frosted Anise Sugar Cookies
These soft, cake-like cookies have a pleasant anise flavour that's distinctive but not overpowering. You can add red and green...
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Lime Christmas Tea Cookies
Brighten your holiday cookie tray with these tangy frosted fir tree that are flecked with pistachios and flavoured with lime...
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Snowman Cookies
Wrap these chocolate-topped snowmen in coloured tissue and place them inside holiday containers. Like real snowmen, they disappear fast!
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Gooey Caramel-Topped Gingersnaps
The best thing about these desserts? Versatility! If you'd like, you can make variations by changing the cookie base or...
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Christmas Sugar Cookies
This sugar cookie dates back to a Swedish woman born in 1877! Her daughter, Esther Davis, shared the recipe with...
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Lemon Snowdrops
This crunchy, buttery sandwich cookie has a puckery lemon filling.
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Chocolate-Strawberry Pretzel Cookies
Who would ever guess how good pretzels are in cookies?
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Buttery Spritz Cookies
This tender spritz cookie recipe is very eye-catching on a Christmas cookie tray. The dough is easy to work with,...
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Butterscotch Eggnog Stars
These yellow star-shaped cookies with a "stained-glass" centre are almost too pretty to eat, but they have a rich eggnog...
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Molasses Crackle Cookies
Most molasses cookies are loaded with butter and have way too much sugar, but you can treat yourself to one...
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Walnut-Filled Pillows
Not only will these tender cookie pillows, filled with delicious walnut, be your soon-to-be-favourites, but Christmas won’t be the same...
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Cranberry Shortbread Stars
Shortbread and cranberries are a match made in pastry heaven. The star shape is a festive addition to any holiday...
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Salted Caramel Cookie Cups
In need of an item to bring to your office potluck? These salty sweet cookies will do the trick. The...
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Berry-Almond Sandwich Cookies
Almond shortbread cookies cradle a delightful berry filling for this Christmas cookie favourite. The recipe is undeniably good.
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Italian Christmas Cookies
A single batch of these mouthwatering cookies is never enough. Adding ricotta cheese to the batter makes the morsels extra...
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Chocolate-Dipped Meringue Sandwich Cookies
These light, airy morsels are twice as nice with two meringue cookies and velvety ganache in between.
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Cherry Chocolate Chunk Cookies
These rich, fudgy cookies are chewy and studded with tangy dried cherries. It’s a good thing the recipe makes only...
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Citrus Gingerbread Cookies
Orange and lemon zest give gingerbread cutouts a refreshing twist. Brushing a honey glaze over the top adds a subtle...
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Chocolate Reindeer Cookies
Add a touch of whimsy to your holiday spread with these chocolaty treats. They're perfect for getting little ones involved.
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Holiday Cutout Cookies
The only limit to these fun cutouts is your cookie cutter collection and your imagination! If you prefer crisp cookies,...
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Red Velvet Peppermint Thumbprints
Think red velvet cookies and cakes are pretty but wish they had a bigger flavour? These cute thumbprints are infused...
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O Christmas Tree! Your Best Christmas Tree Photography
From traditional-looking trees that have been trimmed at home to over-the-top installations on the front yard, these festive photos had...
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10 Holiday Food Traditions from Around the World
Tired of turkey? Check out some of the most exotic and fascinating holiday dishes from around the world.
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5 Tricks to Avoid Extra Holiday Calories
Don't wait until the new year to work off those extra holiday calories. Avoid overeating with these simple and easy-to-follow...