Christmas Cookie Countdown 2008
Festive plates of cookies are a favorite Christmas tradition all over the world.
Allrecipes invites you to take a holiday trip around the globe by sharing some of these international cookie recipes with friends and family. Discover all 25 by returning each day--just click on the cookie to reveal the new recipe and enjoy!
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The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies
Submitted By: Jill Saunders "Whenever you make these cookies for someone, be sure to bring along several copies of the recipe! You will be asked for it, I promise!"
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Rosenmunnar
Submitted By: G. Crandall "Swedish thumbprint cookies."
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Pebber Nodder (Danish Christmas Cookies)
Submitted By: YAC2004 "These cookies are like little bites of Christmas. Cinnamon and cardamom flavor these little shortbread nuggets."
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Jan Hagel Cookies
Submitted By: Robin "A Dutch cookie...a favorite at Christmas."
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Welsh Cookies
Submitted By: P. Davies "Just plain delicious, not overly sweet."
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Finnish Cookie Sticks
Submitted By: MISS_MARSH "Light and crispy cookies that are a Finnish tradition!"
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Authentic French Meringues
Submitted By: RANDYVH "Authentic French Meringues from a patisserie in France."
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French Butter Cakes (Madeleines)
Submitted By: Judy Farris "Sponge cake cookie--in shell-shaped molds."
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Gingerbread Boys
Submitted By: JBS BOX "These are the best gingerbread men I've ever eaten. They have a nice light flavor with a hint of orange."
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Greek Butter Cookies
Submitted By: GODGIFU "When I was little I used to live next to a Greek family who would make these cookies year round and give tins of them to neighbors around Christmas."
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German Coconut Macaroons
Submitted By: MOTTOS "Kokosmakronen, the German-style macaroon. These are more of a meringue cookie. A must for the holidays."
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Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies
Submitted By: Karin Christian "A soft, chewy, and flavorful sugar cookie. It is very important to chill the dough, as it is too sticky to roll unless well chilled."
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Icelandic Pepper Cookies
Submitted By: Gudny Bjorg Kjaerbo "These cookies are baked for Christmas in every home in Iceland."
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Irish Soda Bread Cookies
Submitted By: Laria Tabul "All the flavors of Irish Soda Bread in a quick and easy cookie!"
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Pasteles-Argentinean Caramel Filled Crescents
Submitted By: CLIPSET "Argentinean caramel-filled crescents. A sweet treat that's worth the effort."
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Pignoli Cookies I
Submitted By: Adele "They are pleasantly sweet, made with almond paste and pine nuts, but no flour."
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D'Amaretti Biscotti
Submitted By: Rosina "Toasted almond and lemon zest biscotti for any occasion. Try these variations: Use 1/2 teaspoon of either vanilla or anise extract instead of the almond extract; substitute chopped filberts for almonds; toss in half a cup of mini semi-sweet chocolate chips."
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Cucidati II
Submitted By: BIGTIME "This takes some time to prepare, but is well worth the work. I looked years for this recipe for my father-in-law. After many tries, I found the one that reminded him of his grandmother's Christmas cookies."
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Viennese Crescent Holiday Cookies
Submitted By: Debby Hawkins "These cookies have been a Christmas family favorite for 20 years. Flaky and buttery, they are worth the effort. Almonds can be substituted for hazelnuts."
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Jam Kolaches
Submitted By: Karen Wood "These cookies from Poland can be made with different flavors of jam."
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Russian Tea Cakes I
Submitted By: THEAUNT708 "This is a family recipe that's been made at Christmas time by at least four generations. This year will be the first for number five! 'Bubba' brought it with her when she came from Lithuania. I pass it on in the true spirit of this season!"
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Scandinavian Almond Bars
Submitted By: Marji Stark "These are my family's favorite cookie. They are simple to make, unique, and pretty. A wonderful recipe to make for a cookie exchange. Take your recipe along, everyone will want a copy!"
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Scottish Shortbread IV
Submitted By: Linda "This is the most basic cookie recipe there is. Real butter and brown sugar give it an irresistible flavor."
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Pepparkakor II
Submitted By: Sue Haynes "This is about as Swedish a cookie as you can find! The dough is rolled thin, and cut into many shapes, the most commonly used is the pig!"
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Biscochitos I
Submitted By: Patricia Romero "This cookie is traditional in Taos, New Mexico. This particular recipe was given to me by my mother, Margaret Miera Romero."
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