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Linzer Cookies

Linzer cookies are a perennial holiday fave 

Everything you need to know about these classic cookies.

Dec 15, 2025
Variety of holiday cookies on a dark green background

The rules of holiday cookies, according to over 6,000 bakers

The results of our 2025 Holiday Cookie Survey are in.

Dec 11, 2025
platters of holiday cookies

Introducing our 2025 holiday cookie platter

Say hello to our newest cookie lineup.

Nov 28, 2025
Multiple different Christmas cookies

50 holiday and Christmas cookies to bake this year

Our best cookie recipes, from sugar cookies to shortbread and more.

Nov 25, 2025
Chocolate Crinkles

How to get the crinkliest crinkle cookies

Top tips from the Test Kitchen.

Dec 17, 2024
Holiday cookies on red background

Your official holiday cookie timeline

There's a lot of cookie baking to do! Here's how to start planning.

Nov 29, 2024
Gingerbread Cookies

Things bakers know: The secret to cut-out cookies that hold their shape

It’s all about the roll and freeze.

Dec 14, 2023
Peppermint Bark Cookies

Slice-and-bake cookies are the MVP of holiday baking

Put them in your starting lineup all month long.

Dec 11, 2023
Frosted holiday cookies

My guide to decorating holiday cookies with plant-based food colors

Here's what you need for festive cookies without artificial dyes

Nov 7, 2022
Malted Brownie Biscotti

Biscotti, the most unassuming holiday cookies, may also be the best

Insider tips revealed!

Dec 14, 2021
Cola de Mono Alfajores

These espresso-spiked alfajores are a new cookie classic

Introducing our 2021 Holiday Cookie Collection.

Dec 2, 2021
Cornet being used to decorate cookies with pink dots and green stripes

How to make a cornet and never go without decorated cookies

All you need is a piece of parchment paper.

Nov 30, 2021
Hands cutting out sugar cookie dough in festive shapes

Can you make cookie dough ahead of time?

Our Baker's Hotline helps you get a head start on your holiday cookie baking.

Nov 26, 2021
Holiday cookies on a platter

How to make a holiday and Christmas cookie platter

The most delicious kind of gift-giving

Dec 2, 2020
Christmas-themed cookies decorated with naturally colored icing

Cookie decorating with natural food colors

A drop-by-drop color guide from King Arthur's chief cookie decorator

Dec 9, 2019
Holiday Butter Cookies

Cut-out sugar cookies: How to make your best

Simple hints for guaranteed success

Dec 11, 2016
Simple cookie glaze via @kingarthurflour

Simple Cookie Glaze

The first step to stunning holiday cookies

Dec 5, 2015