Cookies for Grown-UpsUPLOAD A RECIPE

Recipes that appeal to grown-up include more complex flavors like coffee, hazelnut, rum, tart citrus, and the darker forms of chocolate. Often, they are less sweet than other cookies, and use gourmet-style ingredients like bittersweet chocolate and espresso powder. Whatever your preferences, be sure to include a few of these recipes in your holiday baking plans.

Your favorite Cookies for Grown-Ups

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    Chocolate Revel Bars

    This is always a big hit at my house. The oats prevent it from being too sweet, and the co...

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    Swedish Butter Cookies

    A crisp, light cookie flavored with pecans and dusted with powdered sugar.

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    Cherry Chocolate Kisses

    Gorgeous pink cookies, flavored with maraschino cherries and almond extract then topped wi...

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    Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

    Whoopie pies have become a phenomenon! This red velvet Christmas version has cream cheese ...

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    My All-Time Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies

    These chocolate chip cookies are the real thing. They include three different kinds of chi...

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    Walnut Shortbread Cookies

    These light crisp cookies are a great make-ahead solution--just freeze or refrigerate and ...