• Cranberry Sauce and Chocolate Bars

    This recipe, part of our annual 12 Days of Christmas Cookies series, was inspired by a gift of Dark Chocolate Covered Cranberries given to our editor. Let’s just say they were delicious! So, when we…

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  • Mashed Potato Chocolate Drop Cookies

    Mashed potatoes are a staple of many holiday meals, but what do you do when that 5-lb. bag made just a few too many? Try these soft chocolate cookies and decorate them anyway you want!…

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  • Christmas Biscotti

    What would you like to find under your tree this Christmas? How about these decadent biscotti and a cup of coffee or cocoa ready for dunking? These cookies have a secret ingredient inspired by The…

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  • Chocolate Covered Cherry Oatmeal Cookies

    We hadn’t made plain ol’ oatmeal cookies in a long time…but, in the end, we couldn’t resist dressing them up for the holidays with dried cherries and chocolate chunks–making this our take on chocolate covered…

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  • Toasted Almond Bark

    Who’s ready for some Christmas merriment? This easy bark/cookie will get you in the mood to party!     Photo by Paul K. Logsdon

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  • Banana Walnut and Chocolate Iced Treats

    Just in time to greet Santa on Christmas Eve! These soft but nutty cookies are just what he’ll need to refresh himself on his journey. Made with overripe bananas and a delicious chocolate icing with…

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  • Christmas Citrus Balls

    Flavors of orange, lemon and lime make you all warm and cozy at Christmastime! These cookies are easy to make, easy to bake, and easy to take for something fresh at holiday parties. Photo by…

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  • Classic Pineapple Upside Down Cookies

    It’s almost here: the day when you can sit quietly by the fire and enjoy a cookie or two. We highly recommend these soft and chewy cookies that were inspired by pineapple upside down cake.…

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  • Classic Gingersnaps

    Gingersnaps somehow evoke Christmas, along with the smells of sugar cookies and cider. These come together easily and you can bake them to a soft point, or make them a little crispy for dunking! This…

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  • English Toffee Cookies (made with Heath® chips)

    ‘Tis the season for flavor! That’s what you’ll get from this cookie in our 12 Days of Christmas Cookies series. It’s a standard cookie recipe with the additional of toffee bits, topped with Heath® bar…

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  • Forget-the-Jam Orange Thumbprint Cookies

    It’s time for The Food Channel’s annual 12 Days of Christmas Cookies! If you want to make your house smell amazing this season, and have a treat on hand, try this recipe with lots of…

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  • I'll Have a Blue(berry) Christmas Cookie!

    Here’s the perfect antidote to any Christmas blues you may be suffering. These cookies include even more great ingredients, such as cranberries and pecans. They go great with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate!…

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  • Chocolate Toffee Bars

    As we reach the end of prime baking season, let’s make it as easy as possible. One pan to mix, one pan to bake, not much to clean up. These toffee bars may become a…

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  • Cranberry Spice Drop Cookies

    We know, it’s too easy to say “spice up your holidays.” But, it’s an appropriate phrase when you are making these cookies full of cinnamon, cloves, allspice and yumminess. We made them with dried cranberries,…

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  • Cream Cheese Orange Cookies

    There’s nothing like cozying up with a good mystery over the holidays, especially with a plate of cookies at your side. Well…there’s no mystery here–buttery cookies are part of what builds Christmas memories. Try these…

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  • Pecan Caramel Drop Cookies

    One of our favorite Christmas smells (and tastes) is caramel, and one of the best things about it is that it goes with any kind of nut. We’ve paired it here with pecans, and used…

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  • Mint Chocolate Fudge

    OK, OK, we know it’s not technically a cookie. But what is Christmas without a piece of fudge? We’ve been making this recipe for years…and it makes a great gift for your neighbor or to…

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  • Steel Cut No Bakes

    You’ve probably all had some version of a no bake cookie before. Some use powdered milk, or corn syrup. Some have more peanut butter, or use crunchy peanut butter–there are many variations. We’ve tried a…

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  • Cadbury® Caramel Bars

    If you are a fan of Cadbury® Caramel Bars, or perhaps have some leftover Halloween candy (it happens) you’d like to get out of temptations way, here’s a great bar cookie for you. It fits…

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  • Easy Chocolate Drop Cookies

    If you are pulling out the Christmas puzzles, it’s time to make some cookies to add to the fun. To  help, The Food Channel staff searched for some easy recipes and went into our archives…

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  • Now We're Jammin' Bars

    Turn on your choice of holiday music and turn on the oven! Making these jam-filled, cake-like, delicious bar cookies will help you get your rhythm going for the season. These are adapted from an old…

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  • Velvety Lemon Squares

    There is something inviting about sitting down with a cup of coffee (or tea) and what they used to call a piece of “confectionary.” In this case, we highly recommend these Velvety Lemon Squares as…

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  • Holiday Peanut Cookies

    Pull out your favorite Christmas apron and put it on. That’s step one of these easy peanut and chocolate cookies. Step two is mix them up and bake them. And step three? Eat them, of…

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  • World's Easiest Brownies

    OK, we know that’s quite a claim to make: World’s Easiest Brownies. But we think you’ll agree that this recipe is at least among the easiest! You don’t even need an electric mixer for this…

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