Fudgy Toffee Pecan Cookies

Buttery toffee and toasted pecans push this deeply chocolaty cookie over the top. (By Adapted from Brigid Callinan)

Oatzravaganza Cookies

Oatmeal cookies go crazy with the addition of coconut and nuts, making for moist, chewy treats that are a big hit. (By Adapted from Brigid Callinan)

Metropolitan Granola Cookies

Oatmeal cookies with a touch of whole wheat and granola. (By none)

Pistachio Mexican Wedding Cakes

A buttery, melt-in-your mouth cookie packed with nuts. (By Kate Ramos)

Crackly Sugar Cookies

Bites of buttery, sugary goodness. (By Adapted from Brigid Callinan)

Cream Cheese Pinwheels

Crisp cream cheese cookies filled with raspberry jam. (By Adapted from Brigid Callinan)

Gingerbread Cookies

Soft, chewy, spicy, and full-flavored. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Mexican Chocolate Icebox Cookies

Mexican chocolate and cayenne lend exotic spice. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Hazelnut-Anise Cookies

Crisp, buttery cookies with toasted hazelnuts and a hint of anise. (By Kate Ramos)

Pumpkin Butterscotch-Chip Cookies

A rich buttery flavor and toffeelike sweetness. (By Elinor Klivans)

Pistachio White Chocolate Cherry Crisps

Perfect for the holidays, these cheery butter cookies can be made weeks ahead and stored in the freezer. (By Adapted from Brigid Callinan)

Little Ditsy Cream Pies

Sandwiches of oatmeal cookies filled with vanilla cream melt in your mouth. (By Adrienne Handler)

Nutty Chocolate–Peanut Butter Chews

Oatmeal, chocolate, and peanut butter chunks make for sweet, crunchy, irresistible cookies. (By Adapted from Brigid Callinan)

Super-Sized Ginger Chewies

The perfect example of a thick, chewy spice cookie. (By Elinor Klivans)

Royal Icing

The ultimate icing for decorating cookies. (By Aida Mollenkamp)