The world's top-selling cookie may be the humble Oreo. But as the end of year approaches, Oreo is not the star. At wefacecook.com, the Holiday Cookies from Across the Globe are delicious specialties many of them appearing only during the Christmas seasons. .
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International: Cookie Christmas Tree
This edible centerpiece is a great family project. Have each person decorate some of the cookies and then assemble into your own personalized masterpiece.
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RecipeCanada: The stars shortbread cookies
Get the RecipeThese cookies are truly the stars for the holidays. They are simply delicious.
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RecipeFrance: Rose macarons
These attractive confections feature a sweet filling sandwiched between two light-as-air, meringue-y almond cookies. They need to have a smooth, shiny surface, a gentle crackly crispness, a light and airy texture. -
RecipeUSA: Pecan Crescents
While these go by a number of names, Pecan Fingers, Mexican Wedding Cakes, Pecan Crescents,they have been a Christmas cookie tradition for decades. See also: Russian Tea Cakes
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RecipeFrance (Brittany): Traou mad
Get the RecipeThe Biscuitereie Traou Mad à Pont-Aven is well known for the Traou Mad shortbreads from Pont-Aven in Brittany. They are thick and round puck-shaped...
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RecipeInternational: Cream-puff-wreath
Get the RecipeMaking cream puffs is easy. The dough comes together quickly on the stovetop, so be sure to have all of the ingredients ready before you start. For a...
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RecipeItaly: Panettone
This typical Italian dessert would have been the creation of a young baker whose name was Tony. To charm his Milanese girlfriend, he invented this...
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RecipeIreland: Irish-shortbreads
Melt-in-your-mouth Christmas or St. Patrick's Day treat.
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RecipeSpain: Spanish olive oil tortas - Tortas de aceite
Get the RecipeThese Spanish olive oil tortas, or tortas de aceite, tastes just like the store-bought sweet olive oil tortas by Ines Rosales. Crisp. Crackly. And...
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RecipeAustria: Linzer cookies - Linzer Kekse
You can never have too many kinds of Christmas cookies, especially when they’re as good as these ones. All the way from Austria.
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RecipeItaly: Apricot orange shortbread bars
The bars have a base of shortbread and are filled with apricot jam with Grand Marnier and almonds. Thay can be prepared ahead. Store in single layer in airtight container at room temperature up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 weeks.
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RecipeScotland: Oatmeal Lace Cookies
These crunchy cookies are wonderful on their own or when paired with your favorite ice cream. Light and crisp oatmeal cookies make a pleasant alternative to heavier treats. Dip them in melted chocolate for a decadent, lacy crunch.
