Holiday Cookies 2006

Our winning Christmas cookie recipe seems pretty unlikely. No butter, no eggs, and no flour? But this no-bake cookie will give you something to celebrate once you try its unique taste and texture and its grown-up rum punch.

  • WINNER

    Crunchy Spiced Rum Balls

    These elegant, festive holiday treats pack a grown-up rum punch and require no butter, no eggs, no flour, and no baking.

    Submitted by: Jessie Apfel, Berkeley, California

  • FINALIST

    Oatmeal Lace Cookies

    This holiday cookie is as easy to make as it is to enjoy.

    Submitted by: Lee Fields, Avondale Estates, Georgia

  • FINALIST

    Marvelous Chocolate Mint Cookies

    Chocolate and mint create an unbeatable combination in this cookie. Melted Andes candy makes the perfect ready-to-go icing.

    Submitted by: Karen Bland, Gove, Kansas

  • FINALIST

    Mojito Shortbread

    Mojito flavors of lime and mint add a twist to a classic shortbread recipe.

    Submitted by: Mary P.G. Bilyeu, Ann Arbor, Michigan

  • FINALIST

    Poor Man’s Toffee

    Forget about buying expensive toffee. With this recipe, everyone can afford to indulge.

    Submitted by: Susan Kramer, Jackson, Georgia