Taste of home cookies

Which cookies are baking up in your neck of the woods this holiday? Find out with our state-by-state most popular Christmas cookie recipes.

Only the best cookie recipes take the top spots in our contests. Take a bite out of these Runner-Ups, 2nd Place, 1st Place and Grand Prize Winners.

Gingerbread, peppermint and meringue, oh my! Make your holiday a little sweeter with our favorite Christmas cookie recipes.

Lemon Tea Cookies Recipe from Taste of Home

Discover the timeless delight of Old-Fashioned Ginger Snap cookies! These classic gingersnaps, rich in nostalgic flavors, offer the perfect blend of crispiness and spice. These cookies are a must-try for anyone who loves traditional baking. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy treat anytime, this heirloom recipe ensures each bite is packed with authentic, nostalgic taste. Save this pin to your favorite dessert boards and enjoy the homemade goodness of gingersnaps today!

Whip up a batch of these classic chocolate no bake cookies in just 10 minutes using basic ingredients you already have!

I created this recipe after tasting maple cookies with a maple glaze at a bakery in Stowe, Vermont, some years ago. I get many requests to bring them for bake sales, parties and ski trips. —Delores Day, Wolcott, Vermont

This coconut cookie recipe delivers a mellow, lightly sweet-tasting cookie that's the perfect complement to a bowl of ice cream. And while we doubt you'll have any left over, they freeze well, meaning you'll always have a sweet treat on hand when the craving strikes.

The Amish seem to be master bakers, and they did not skimp on Amish sugar cookies.

These delicious date cookies are subtly spiced with cinnamon and cloves. The dates add a lovely sweetness and chopped pecans add crunch!