Easy Holiday Cookies: 1 Dough, 6 Recipes

By The editors of MidwestLiving.com
June 01, 2012
Even if you have a half-dozen places you need to share cookies this season, you only need one dough. This basic recipe produces six eye-catching cookies.
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Basic Sugar Cookie Dough

Our six cookies start with this one dough. Read both recipes before making your cookie choice. In some cases you'll substitute ingredients.Basic Sugar Cookie Dough

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Shining Star Sandwich Cookies

A spiced blend of powdered sugar and jelly fills the center of these star-shape cookies. Dust with powdered sugar for a sweet finish.Shining Star Sandwich Cookies

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Brown Sugar Thumbprints

Brown sugar and spices -- cinnamon, allspice and ginger -- set this cookie apart. Roll in finely chopped almonds and press in a candied red cherry half before baking.Brown Sugar Thumbprints

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Chocolate Drizzled Crescents

Substitute whiskey, rum or brandy flavoring for vanilla in this recipe, then roll dough into 3-inch logs and shape into crescents. Drizzle with melted chocolate or coat with powdered sugar.Chocolate Drizzled Crescents

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Rosemary & Lemon Ribbons

Grated lemon peel and fresh or dried rosemary flavors these rolled cookies. To make an easy icing, mix 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Stir in additional milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until drizzling consistency.Rosemary & Lemon Ribbons

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Layered Coconut Dream Bars

Top Basic Sugar Cookie Dough with shredded coconut, snipped dried apricots, cherries or cranberries, chopped pecans, semisweet chocolate pieces and white baking pieces. A can of sweetened condensed milk holds it all together.Layered Coconut Dream Bars

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Holiday Sugar Cookie Cutouts

Use your favorite cookie cutters to shape these cookies, then glaze and add decorations.Holiday Sugar Cookie Cutouts

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By The editors of MidwestLiving.com