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Thumbprint Cookies Are a Norwegian Tradition

YumSugar — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:00:26 PST

One of my good friends was recently explaining how much she missed her Norwegian grandmother's Christmas cookies. She recalled them as a simple butter cookie marked by her grandmother's thumbprint and sprinkled in sugar. I took note of all of the details and luckily, I was able to find a recipe that matched her description.

I gathered up all of the ingredients and got to work. These treats turned out to be simple and dense butter cookies, perfect for a quick dip in a cup of coffee. While the thumbprint was not her grandmother's, she was thrilled to receive a plate full of such a familiar cookie. If you want to give these traditional Scandinavian cookies a try for your holiday, keep reading.

Naughty or Nice? Holiday Treats Calorie Quiz

FitSugar — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 07:00:15 PST

Holidays are all about spending time with friends and family, giving and receiving gifts, and indulging in delicious seasonal treats. You can certainly enjoy some holiday cookies, candy, and beverages without tipping the scales, you just need to be aware of calories. Take this quiz to see which foods are "nice" and which are "naughty."

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Would You Rather Eat Ginger Cookies or Sugar Cookies?

partysugar — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 01:30:19 PST

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When You're Stuck With a Bag of Holiday Cookies

FitSugar — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:00:00 PST

Choosing what to keep as leftovers is one way to help you survive the holidays, but sometimes an insistent host won't let you get away without a bag of holiday treats. Even if you volunteer to take home an alternative item, like leftover hummus, some hosts just won't take no for an answer! So what do you do with a tempting bag of cookies? Here are a few ideas.

Bring them to the office. Chances are your co-workers will snatch them up before you have the chance to be tempted.
Stash them in the freezer, instead of leaving them on the counter or in a cabinet where they'll tempt you everyday. When you have a true craving for a seasonal treat, warm up your cookie and savor your good sense!
I'm not typically a proponent of re-gifting, but I'm also not big on wasting food. If your next holiday party will be here before the cookies become stale, put them in a festive tin and bring them to the party for others to enjoy. If there's not quite enough, make a small batch of your own to round out what you already have.

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7 Recipes Away From a Healthy Holiday Cookie Plate

Michele Foley — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 23:33:03 PST

The holidays really aren't the same without a cookie plate to share. And whether you're baking cookies for your own party or gifting a plate to a friend, you can still have indulgent, tasty treats minus all the sugar and fat. From chocolate to peanut butter with plenty of seasonal spices thrown in, here are seven healthy cookies to enjoy this holiday season.

10 Cookies to Bring to the Office This Holiday Season

YumSugar — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 04:22:42 PST

Embrace the giving spirit of the season and surprise your co-workers with a sweet treat. Everyone enjoys an extra cookie or two over the holidays, and here are 10 ideas for cookies to bring to work. You'll likely become the most popular person in the office!

Treats For Santa: 10 Sweet Christmas Cookies

Nicole Abbott — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 06:20:23 PST

Do your kiddos leave a milk and cookies snack for Santa? It's a tradition that's too cute to pass up. Tots light up with joy on Christmas Day as they catch a glimpse of all of the presents Santa has left them - and a cookie platter with nothing but crumbs! This holiday season, treat Santa to a delightful midnight snack with unique Christmas cookies to swoon over.

Feast your eyes on these 10 sweet Christmas cookies sold online; no baking required. They'll have you jiggling your belly and shouting "ho! ho! ho!" in no time, and they make great holiday gifts for anyone on your list!

'Tis the Season For Gingerbread Cookies

Lauren Hendrickson — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:13:36 PST

Making a batch of gingerbread cookies is an essential for the holiday season: not only are they tasty, but your house is bound to smell like Christmas as they bake. These cookies are crisp on the outside and chewy in the center, perfect with a hot cup of tea and a roaring fire. The extent that you decorate these cookies is up to you. Maybe you want to use a small straw and poke a hole in each cookie so they can be strung onto the tree with a little bit of ribbon. Alternatively, pull out those cookie cutters, and let the family go wild with their decorations.

Or keep it really simple like I did here and use a drinking glass to make perfect circles and sprinkle the cookies with sugar before baking. It isn't too late to get into the holiday mood, so keep reading for the recipe.

Calories in Homemade Christmas Cookies

Jenny Sugar — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:48:34 PST

With all the holiday parties going around, you're bound to come face-to-face with an eye-catching plate of delectable Christmas cookies. If you're watching your waistline, keep reading to found out which one packs on the most calories.

Join Us For a Virtual Cookie Swap!

YumSugar — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:14:47 PST

All that holiday gifting is only half the merriment of the holidays. The rest of it - in our opinion, at least! - comes from the joy of making and savoring special holiday treats that only come once a year. The minute Thanksgiving passed, we move on to dreaming about all the holiday dessert possibilities, and there are simply too many on our to-make list to name. From gingerbread cookies to peppermint patties, we'll be cooking up a storm, but one thing's for sure: it isn't the holidays without these no-bake date balls. We hope you'll give them a try and add to your holiday cookie rotation, too!

See our recipe for no-bake coconut date balls

This year, we're also adding to our holiday baking traditions: we're taking part in Food Network's first-ever virtual cookie swap, where some of the web's best food destinations have gathered together to share their favorite cookie creations. See what the rest of our friends are swapping at this virtual cookie exchange when you read more.