To honor the American tradition of baking cookies for the holidays, I decided to put together a collection of cookie recipes from all over the world. Have a very Merry Christmas, everyone!

Czech Bars with Jam and Walnuts

Czech Bars with Jam and Walnuts

An Old World recipe, the bars are buttery, sweet, and perfect for any occasion.

Classic Shortbread Cookies

Classic Shortbread Cookies

Classic shortbread is one of the most delicious and easiest recipes to make.

Chocolate Cookies with Earl Grey Ganache

Chocolate Cookies with Earl Grey Ganache

Delicate cookies perfect for holidays. The bergamot from Earl Grey brings elegance to the scene.

Greek Baklava Recipe

Greek Baklava Recipe

Flaky phyllo dough baked and drizzled with a syrup to create a crispy, sweet, and impressive dessert!”

Greek Christmas honey cookies (melomakarona) 

Greek Christmas honey cookies (melomakarona) 

Gooey, sticky traditional Greek Christmas honey cookies with delicious festive flavors

Icelandic Christmas Cookies

Icelandic Christmas Cookies

Icelandic Christmas meringue cookies with cornflakes and chocolate are easy to make and taste delicious.

Persian Saffron Raisin Cookies

Persian Saffron Raisin Cookies

These golden and aromatic Persian Saffron Raisin Cookies (shirini kishmishi) are not only swoon-worthy to serve to your friends and family, but also very simple to make

Italian Rainbow Cookies

Italian Rainbow Cookies

Gorgeous Italian Rainbow Cookies – seven layers of sweet confectionery, layered in chocolate.

Frappe or Cioffe: Italian Bow Tie Cookies

Frappe or Cioffe: Italian Bow Tie Cookies

The fried, slightly sweetened dough turns as light as angel wings and tastes just as heavenly, especially with a dusting of powdered sugar

Rum Raisins Cookies

Rum Raisins Cookies

The cookies are flavored with rum, are very easy to make, and taste delicious

Honey, Cinnamon and Walnut Rugelach (Rogaliki)

Honey, Cinnamon and Walnut Rugelach (Rogaliki)

We make this honey, cinnamon, and walnut rugelach every year. It’s just not Christmas without it!