It wouldn’t be Christmas without cookies! All year long, the experts at the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen baked more than 1,000 of them to find the 100 best cookies for you.

So grab your apron: it’s time to bake your best batch yet. 

Spread the Holiday Cheer

No cookie gets left behind! You’ll find tested-till-perfect recipes for  favorites like Linzer Stars and Sugar Cookies and cookies with a twist like Matcha Snowballs and Yuzu Crinkle Cookies. 

Become a Smart Cookie

Discover pro-level decorating skills (like how to master the art of icing), and fail-safe packing and shipping advice (so you can send the sweetness to friends across the country.)  Plus, find out the secrets to hosting the perfect cookie swap (psst: provide sips and snacks.)

Make Something Special for Everyone on Your List

Bonus recipes! Whip up other festive treats like peppermint bark, eggnog truffles and other vegan and gluten-free delights to serve alongside your favorite cookies.