Gingerbread cookies follow the Italian confection with five states—including Alaska, Georgia, and Oklahoma—searching for them above all others. Though they’re often shaped into tiny men (or full buildings, if you’re ambitious) during the Christmas season, a simple round cookie can also be festive.

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Baking cookies during the holiday season is a tradition that brings joy and delicious treats to your home. On this ninth day of Christmas cookies, we’re sharing recipes that are as festive as they are easy to make.

Baking Christmas cookies is a fun and special tradition, however, things can often go wrong in the kitchen. Cookies that come out of the oven too hard either end up straight in the garbage or are only used for dunking in coffee.