cookies

These traditional French butter cookies from Edmonton's Duchess Bake Shop are a snap to make. The cardamom-and-orange combination is perfect for the holidays, but if you aren’t a fan, you could omit those flavourings and add a bit more vanilla.

This unique gingerbread cookie from Kooky Biscuiterie in Sherbrooke, Que. is soft and chewy. The bakery's customers say that eating one is like having a piece of Christmas in your mouth.

This Dutch take on the classic Canadian shortbread is a customer favourite at Victoria's family-run Dutch Bakery & Diner.

This recipe from Whisk and Sugar bakery in Charlottetown yields a classic, soft and fudgy holiday cookie that’s perfect for any party or cookie exchange. They’re sure to please even the pickiest cookie or chocolate lover. 

This recipe, from Newmarket, Ont.'s Nutmeg Bakeshop, is a delicious spin on the holiday sugar cookie. The browned butter, as well as a generous amount of both salt and vanilla, give it some added depth.