Good Housekeeping Holiday Cookies

Bake your best batch yet with 100+ holiday cookie recipes from the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen that will come out perfect every time

There’s nothing better than a warm-from-the-oven cookie, especially during the holidays. The experts at the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen bake a thousand delightfully festive holiday cookies every year making sure they’ll all turn out perfectly in any home kitchen.

This special recipe collection offers a crunchy or chewy, or chocolatey cookie for everyone and it will inspire you to take your own baked goods to the next level! Inside, you’ll find:

• 100 cookie recipes perfect for every occasion—from small to big batches
• Good Housekeeping favorites like Linzer Stars, Holiday Spritz Cookies, Chocolate Peppermint Cookies, Fruitcake Crisps and more
• The secrets of hosting the ultimate cookie swap, including wrapping and shipping hacks
• Fun and entertaining info on traditional holiday cookies around the world
• Helpful decorating tips, like how to flood icing, creative flourishes for gingerbread houses

Whether you're baking a small batch for the family, a big batch for a cookie exchange, or simply putting a few out with milk for Santa, these cookies will make your holiday festivities a little sweeter.

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