There's nothing like a Christmas cookie. And any cookie can be a Christmas one with just the addition of a few sprinkles or decorations. Case in point: Snickerdoodles. I made the wonderful and easy ...

2 eggs, plus enough water to equal 1/2 cup 1 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon anise extract 2 teaspoons anise seeds, optional 1 teaspoon fennel pollen, optional Sift flour and baking powder together. Set aside.

Springerle are one gift that work just as well as ornaments or holiday decorations as they do as edible cookies. If you’re a dedicated cookie baker with a highly wrought sense of aesthetics, you might ...