What could be more comforting than a cookie? It’s been long uncertain years, and a homemade cookie (or 24!) Is a sure-fire victory. Whether you’ve felt hope and happiness, or a melancholy of white noise, you’ll find that these treats from the recipe makers of New York Times Cooking meet all moods and cravings, and they all have one thing. in common: they bring joy. Flip one card at a time to get the recipes or reveal them all. Once you’ve cooked, you’ll be rewarded with holiday-smelling cuisine and so much to share and eat. – GENEVIEVE KO
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M & M CookiesM & M Cookies
Eric Kim has chased away the gooey, cracked texture of these beloved treats and comes up with a simple formula.Eric Kim has chased away the gooey, cracked texture of these beloved treats and comes up with a simple formula.
Classic
Almond Spritz CookiesAlmond Spritz Cookies
The buttery dough gets even richer when Melissa Clark mixes almond flour and a hint of almond extract.The buttery dough gets even richer when Melissa Clark mixes almond flour and a hint of almond extract.
fondant
Peppermint Brownie CookiesPeppermint Brownie Cookies
Vaughn Vreeland captures the spirit of the season with intensely chocolatey records topped with crushed peppermint.Vaughn Vreeland captures the spirit of the season with intensely chocolatey records topped with crushed peppermint.
gate
Caramel and Brown Butter Sandwich CookiesCaramel and Brown Butter Sandwich Cookies
Sohla El-Waylly’s recipe impresses as brown buttercream frosting is pressed between crispy cookies bursting with caramel richness.Sohla El-Waylly’s recipe impresses as brown buttercream frosting is pressed between crispy cookies bursting with caramel richness.
breathtaking
Ginger and Hibiscus Spiral BiscuitsGinger and Hibiscus Spiral Biscuits
By rolling dried hibiscus in a dough sprinkled with candied ginger, Yewande Komolafe delivers logs to slice and cook with tangy and floral fruit.By rolling dried hibiscus in a dough sprinkled with candied ginger, Yewande Komolafe delivers logs to slice and cook with tangy and floral fruit.
Jammy
Guava and Cream Cheese TwistsGuava and Cream Cheese Twists
Inspired by pastellilos, the pastry turnovers popular in Puerto Rico, Genevieve Ko wrapped cream cheese paste around the guava paste for a fruity treat.Inspired by pastellilos, the pastry turnovers popular in Puerto Rico, Genevieve Ko wrapped cream cheese paste around the guava paste for a fruity treat.
Tart
Mint Lime BarsMint Lime Bars
This one is for lime lovers. Claire Saffitz tops mint shortbread with an invigorating and silky lemon-lime curd.This one is for lime lovers. Claire Saffitz tops mint shortbread with an invigorating and silky lemon-lime curd.
Comfortable
Soft gingerbreadSoft gingerbread
Sohla El-Waylly combines fresh and dried ginger with cinnamon, nutmeg and lots of black pepper.Sohla El-Waylly combines fresh and dried ginger with cinnamon, nutmeg and lots of black pepper.
Hazelnut
Salted nut shortbreadSalted nut shortbread
These savory and spicy Ali Slagle cookies are inspired by cocktail nuts and are just as good with a drink.These savory and spicy Ali Slagle cookies are inspired by cocktail nuts and are just as good with a drink.
Tender
Tahini thumb prints with dulce de lecheTahini thumb prints with dulce de leche
Yossy Arefi mixes the tahini in a brown sugar paste, which gives it a melting sweetness.Yossy Arefi mixes the tahini in a brown sugar paste, which gives it a melting sweetness.
Chocolate
Chocolate Babka RugelachChocolate Babka Rugelach
Melissa Clark spirals cream cheese dough around a babka filling of sweet and sour chocolate fudge and hazelnut cocoa.Melissa Clark spirals cream cheese dough around a babka filling of sweet and sour chocolate fudge and hazelnut cocoa.
Shiny
Fruity fondantsFruity fondants
The finely ground freeze-dried fruits give this shortbread from Sohla El-Waylly a brilliant color and an intense spiciness inside and out.The finely ground freeze-dried fruits give this shortbread from Sohla El-Waylly a brilliant color and an intense spiciness inside and out.
Comforting
Oatmeal frozen cookiesOatmeal frozen cookies
Jerrelle Guy makes a very craggy pantry cookie so the frosting strikingly coats the top of these centered, chewy treats.Jerrelle Guy makes a very craggy pantry cookie so the frosting strikingly coats the top of these centered, chewy treats.
Spice
Crispy cookies with orange and spicesCrispy cookies with orange and spices
Reminiscent of mulled wine, this tangy cookie from Yewande Komolafe uses a spicy clove dough as a nutty base and a crumbly filling.Reminiscent of mulled wine, this tangy cookie from Yewande Komolafe uses a spicy clove dough as a nutty base and a crumbly filling.
warm
peanut butter cookiespeanut butter cookies
Loaded with peanut butter chips, these cookies from Genevieve Ko feel like eating peanut butter out of a jar.Loaded with peanut butter chips, these cookies from Genevieve Ko feel like eating peanut butter out of a jar.
Hardenable
Gingerbread BiscottiGingerbread Biscotti
These were made for steeping in coffee. Jerrelle Guy covers the crunchy and spicy slices with a coating of dark chocolate.These were made for steeping in coffee. Jerrelle Guy covers the crunchy and spicy slices with a coating of dark chocolate.
Nerdy
Pieces of cheddar cheesePieces of cheddar cheese
Kay Chun combines cheddar and parmesan cheese with green onions for an irresistible snack with drinks – and for a snack anytime.Kay Chun combines cheddar and parmesan cheese with green onions for an irresistible snack with drinks – and for a snack anytime.
Festive
Fig and cherry piesFig and cherry pies
Similar to cucidati, Italian fig cookies, these melting pies from Samantha Seneviratne are stuffed with a tender dried fruit filling.Similar to cucidati, Italian fig cookies, these melting pies from Samantha Seneviratne are stuffed with a tender dried fruit filling.
Joyful
Italian rainbow cookiesItalian rainbow cookies
Nicole Carpino Frasco shared her grandmother’s recipe for an Italian-American classic with Margaux Laskey, so we can all build these vibrant stacks.Nicole Carpino Frasco shared her grandmother’s recipe for an Italian-American classic with Margaux Laskey, so we can all build these vibrant stacks.
Warm
Chocolate-Cherry Ginger CookiesChocolate-Cherry Ginger Cookies
Combining ginger, dried cherries and creamy milk chocolate, Yossy Arefi delivers all of the most popular holiday flavors.Combining ginger, dried cherries and creamy milk chocolate, Yossy Arefi delivers all of the most popular holiday flavors.
Amusing
Hindbaersnitter (Danish raspberry slices)Hindbaersnitter (Danish raspberry slices)
This Danish sweetness delivers the pleasure of Pop Tarts, in a large cookie. Alexa Weibel adapted this version from cookbook author Brontë Aurell.This Danish sweetness delivers the pleasure of Pop Tarts, in a large cookie. Alexa Weibel adapted this version from cookbook author Brontë Aurell.
Joyful
No-Bake Chocolate BunsNo-Bake Chocolate Buns
This easy treat from Dorie Greenspan is perfect for the busy season, as chocolate covered cornflakes with dried fruit come together in minutes.This easy treat from Dorie Greenspan is perfect for the busy season, as chocolate covered cornflakes with dried fruit come together in minutes.
Citrus
Torticas de MorónTorticas de Morón
Krysten Chambrot has created his own version of these shortbread cookies from Morón, in central Cuba.Krysten Chambrot has created his own version of these shortbread cookies from Morón, in central Cuba.
Joyful
