cookies

Pfeffernüsse translates to “peppernut” in German, referring to the pepper and ground nuts traditionally used in this Christmas cookie. Pfeffernüsse are often made well in advance of Christmas. People dunk them in coffee or tea to soften them up.

These easy, soft and chewy cookies taste delicious and will fill your kitchen with holiday spirit.

Storebought puff pastry is the ticket to these flaky palmiers.

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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.