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What’s more comforting than a cookie? It’s been a long couple of uncertain years, and a homemade cookie (or 24!) is a surefire win. Whether you’ve been feeling hope and happiness, or a white-noise melancholy, you’ll find that these treats from New York Times Cooking recipe creators meet any mood and craving, and they all have one thing in common: They deliver joy. Flip one card at a time to get the recipes, or reveal them all. Once you get baking, you’ll be rewarded with a kitchen that smells like the holidays — and so many good things to share and eat. — GENEVIEVE KO
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Nostalgic
M&M CookiesM&M Cookies
Eric Kim chased the gooey, crackly texture of these beloved treats and offers a simple formula.Eric Kim chased the gooey, crackly texture of these beloved treats and offers a simple formula.
Classic
Almond Spritz CookiesAlmond Spritz Cookies
Buttery dough gets even richer when Melissa Clark blends in almond flour and a splash of almond extract.Buttery dough gets even richer when Melissa Clark blends in almond flour and a splash of almond extract.
Fudgy
Peppermint Brownie CookiesPeppermint Brownie Cookies
Vaughn Vreeland captures the spirit of the season with intensely chocolaty disks crowned with crushed peppermints.Vaughn Vreeland captures the spirit of the season with intensely chocolaty disks crowned with crushed peppermints.
Toasty
Brown-Butter Toffee Sandwich CookiesBrown-Butter Toffee Sandwich Cookies
Sohla El-Waylly’s recipe wows as brown-butter icing is pressed between crisp cookies bursting with toffee richness.Sohla El-Waylly’s recipe wows as brown-butter icing is pressed between crisp cookies bursting with toffee richness.
Showstopping
Hibiscus-Spiraled Ginger CookiesHibiscus-Spiraled Ginger Cookies
By rolling dried hibiscus into a dough studded with candied ginger, Yewande Komolafe delivers slice-and-bake logs with a tangy, floral fruitiness.By rolling dried hibiscus into a dough studded with candied ginger, Yewande Komolafe delivers slice-and-bake logs with a tangy, floral fruitiness.
Jammy
Guava and Cream Cheese TwistsGuava and Cream Cheese Twists
Inspired by pastellilos, pastry turnovers popular in Puerto Rico, Genevieve Ko wrapped cream cheese dough around guava paste for a fruity treat.Inspired by pastellilos, pastry turnovers popular in Puerto Rico, Genevieve Ko wrapped cream cheese dough around guava paste for a fruity treat.
Tart
Minty Lime BarsMinty Lime Bars
This one is for lime lovers. Claire Saffitz tops minted shortbread with a bracing, silky lemon-lime curd.This one is for lime lovers. Claire Saffitz tops minted shortbread with a bracing, silky lemon-lime curd.
Cozy
Chewy GingerbreadChewy Gingerbread
Sohla El-Waylly combines fresh and dried ginger with cinnamon, nutmeg and lots of black pepper.Sohla El-Waylly combines fresh and dried ginger with cinnamon, nutmeg and lots of black pepper.
Nutty
Savory Mixed-Nut ShortbreadSavory Mixed-Nut Shortbread
These salty, spicy cookies from Ali Slagle are inspired by cocktail nuts, and are just as good with a drink.These salty, spicy cookies from Ali Slagle are inspired by cocktail nuts, and are just as good with a drink.
Tender
Tahini Thumbprints With Dulce de LecheTahini Thumbprints With Dulce de Leche
Yossy Arefi mixes tahini into a brown-sugar dough, giving these a fudgy softness.Yossy Arefi mixes tahini into a brown-sugar dough, giving these a fudgy softness.
Chocolaty
Chocolate Babka RugelachChocolate Babka Rugelach
Melissa Clark spirals cream cheese dough around a babka filling of bittersweet chocolate fudge and nutty cocoa.Melissa Clark spirals cream cheese dough around a babka filling of bittersweet chocolate fudge and nutty cocoa.
Bright
Fruity MeltawaysFruity Meltaways
Finely ground freeze-dried fruit gives this shortbread from Sohla El-Waylly brilliant color and an intense tanginess inside and out.Finely ground freeze-dried fruit gives this shortbread from Sohla El-Waylly brilliant color and an intense tanginess inside and out.
Comforting
Iced Oatmeal CookiesIced Oatmeal Cookies
Jerrelle Guy makes a pantry cookie extra craggy so that icing strikingly coats the tops of these chewy-centered treats.Jerrelle Guy makes a pantry cookie extra craggy so that icing strikingly coats the tops of these chewy-centered treats.
Spiced
Spiced Orange Crumble CookiesSpiced Orange Crumble Cookies
Reminiscent of mulled wine, this tartlike cookie from Yewande Komolafe uses clove-spiced dough as a nutty base and crumbly topping.Reminiscent of mulled wine, this tartlike cookie from Yewande Komolafe uses clove-spiced dough as a nutty base and crumbly topping.
Homey
Peanut Butter CookiesPeanut Butter Cookies
Loaded with peanut butter chips, these cookies from Genevieve Ko feel like eating peanut butter out of a jar.Loaded with peanut butter chips, these cookies from Genevieve Ko feel like eating peanut butter out of a jar.
Dunkable
Gingerbread BiscottiGingerbread Biscotti
These were made for dipping in coffee. Jerrelle Guy tops the crunchy, warmly spiced slices with a dark chocolate coating.These were made for dipping in coffee. Jerrelle Guy tops the crunchy, warmly spiced slices with a dark chocolate coating.
Cheesy
Cheddar Cheese CoinsCheddar Cheese Coins
Kay Chun combines Cheddar and Parmesan with scallions for an irresistible nibble with drinks — and for anytime snacking.Kay Chun combines Cheddar and Parmesan with scallions for an irresistible nibble with drinks — and for anytime snacking.
Festive
Fig and Cherry Cookie PiesFig and Cherry Cookie Pies
Similar to cucidati, Italian fig cookies, these melt-in-your-mouth pies from Samantha Seneviratne are stuffed with a tender dried-fruit filling.Similar to cucidati, Italian fig cookies, these melt-in-your-mouth pies from Samantha Seneviratne are stuffed with a tender dried-fruit filling.
Merry
Italian Rainbow CookiesItalian Rainbow Cookies
Nicole Carpino Frasco shared her grandmother’s recipe for an Italian American classic with Margaux Laskey, so we all can build these vibrant stacks.Nicole Carpino Frasco shared her grandmother’s recipe for an Italian American classic with Margaux Laskey, so we all can build these vibrant stacks.
Warm
Chocolate-Cherry Ginger CookiesChocolate-Cherry Ginger Cookies
By combining ginger, dried cherries and creamy milk chocolate, Yossy Arefi delivers all of the holiday’s most-loved flavors.By combining ginger, dried cherries and creamy milk chocolate, Yossy Arefi delivers all of the holiday’s most-loved flavors.
Fun
Hindbaersnitter (Danish Raspberry Slices)Hindbaersnitter (Danish Raspberry Slices)
This sweet from Denmark delivers the pleasure of Pop Tarts, in a large format cookie. Alexa Weibel adapted this version from the cookbook author Brontë Aurell.This sweet from Denmark delivers the pleasure of Pop Tarts, in a large format cookie. Alexa Weibel adapted this version from the cookbook author Brontë Aurell.
Cheerful
No-Bake Chocolate ClustersNo-Bake Chocolate Clusters
This easy treat from Dorie Greenspan is perfect for the busy season, as chocolate-coated cornflakes with dried fruit come together in minutes.This easy treat from Dorie Greenspan is perfect for the busy season, as chocolate-coated cornflakes with dried fruit come together in minutes.
Citrusy
Torticas de MorónTorticas de Morón
Krysten Chambrot created her own version of these sandy shortbreads originally from Morón, in central Cuba.Krysten Chambrot created her own version of these sandy shortbreads originally from Morón, in central Cuba.
Joyful
PiparkakutPiparkakut
Snappy and light yet sturdy, these Finnish gingerbread cut-outs from Naomi Donabedian, a reader, deliver the happiness of the holiday season.Snappy and light yet sturdy, these Finnish gingerbread cut-outs from Naomi Donabedian, a reader, deliver the happiness of the holiday season.
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