Grandma Abbey's Christmas Cookies

Submitted by: KelliCooks 
Here's a versatile cut-out cookie recipe with a delicate nutmeg flavor. You can decorate with sprinkles, or frost the cookies after they've cooled. 

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Danish Peppernut Christmas Cookies (Pebernodder)

Submitted by: Milk Teeth 
Living In: Eugene, Oregon, USA
Spicy cookies are a beloved Christmas treat in Denmark and throughout Scandinavia where expensive spices were traditionally reserved for special holiday foods. These tiny (nut-free) butter cookies burst with flavor from cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, 

Oma Kiener's Hazelnut Christmas Cookies

Submitted by: Jeannette Field 
An inherited recipe, these buttery hazelnut cookies are a snap to make and simple to bake. Prepare the dough and refrigerate as a log, then slice into rounds, decorate with candy sprinkles, and bake. Easy! 

Christmas Tree Cookies

Submitted by: Shannon 
This is great dessert when you are having company. They are in the shapes of Christmas trees. Use green and red sprinkles and any kind of frosting to decorate. 

Pinwheel Cookies I

Submitted by: Nancy 
These cookies are mixed, wrapped in wax paper, chilled, sliced and then baked. My grandmother and my mother both made these and now I make them for my family. 

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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. 

Finnish Christmas Cookies

Submitted by: Judith Outlaw 
'My friend bakes these cookies at Christmas,' says Judith Outlaw of Portland, Oregon. 'They're popular at cookie exchanges, but my friend's husband urges her not to trade any of them!' 

Egg Yolk Painted Christmas Cookies

Submitted by: Robin J. 
Rolled sugar cookies painted with a egg yolk paint for a glossy finish. 

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Christmas Ornament Cookies

Submitted by: Pam Uribarri 
Great solid cookie for making cookie people and ornaments. Holiday favorite! I usually double or quadruple this recipe! 

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Christmas Cut-Out Cookies

Submitted by: Nancy 
Sugar cut-out cookies with a hint of anise flavoring. Crisp and white, these cookies are excellent for frosting and decorating. 
 
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