THE GREAT CHRISTMAS COOKIE SWAP COOKBOOK 60 Large-Batch Recipes to Bake and Share Copyright © 2009 by Hearst Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. The recipes and photographs in this volume are intended for the personal use of the reader and may be reproduced for that purpose only. Any other use, especially commercial use, is forbidden under law without the written permission of the copyright holder. GOOD HOUSEKEEPING Rosemary Ellis Susan Westmoreland Samantha Cassetty Sharon Franke Editor in Chief Food Director Nutrition Director Food Appliance Director Book design by Jan Derevjanik Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is on file for this title. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ALL RECIPES COOKBOOKS T E ST E D The Good Housekeeping Cookbook Seal guarantees that the recipes in this cookbook meet the strict standards of the Good Housekeeping Research Institute. The Institute has been a source of reliable information and a consumer advocate since 1900, and established its seal of approval in 1909. Every recipe has been triple-tested for ease, reliability, and great taste. Published by Hearst Books A division of Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. 387 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10016 Good Housekeeping and Hearst Books are trademarks of Hearst Communications, Inc. www.goodhousekeeping.com For information about custom editions, special sales, premium and corporate purchases, please contact Sterling Special Sales Department at 800-805-5489 or
[email protected] Distributed in Canada by Sterling Publishing c/o Canadian Manda Group, 165 Dufferin Street Toronto, Ontario, Canada M6K 3H6 Distributed in Australia by Capricorn Link (Australia) Pty. Ltd. P.O. Box 704, Windsor, NSW 2756 Australia Manufactured in China Sterling ISBN 13 978-1-58816-757-6 CONTENTS V share the joy 5 hosting a great christmas cookie swap 6 perfect cookies you’ll be proud to share 12 bar cookies 28 drop cookies 46 rolled & cut-out cookies 60 shaped & refrigerator cookies 88 index 126 photography credits 128 recipe cards for you to share share the joy! V The holiday countdown starts early at Good Housekeeping. When most people are headed to the beach, we’re baking batches of Christmas cookies in the test kitchens. No matter what t