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""These are brownie-like and chewy. Be careful not to overbake them, they may seem like they aren't done after 10 minutes but they are! See the variations for Chewy Chocolate Cherry Cookies and Chocolate Hazelnut (or almond or walnut or whatever) Cookies at the bottom of the directions." Recipe from the Post Punk Kitchen (www.thePPK.com)..."

Ingredients: cocoa powder, flax seeds...

"This is my Signature Recipe. The melt-in-your-mouth texture of these Christmas cookies is wonderful, and the food processor makes it easy. They freeze well too."

Ingredients: cornstarch, icing sugar...

"This is a holiday favorite from my mother. She makes these every year."

Ingredients: coconut, frozen orange juice...

"Innocent looking mounds of powdered sugar seem to explode in your mouth. Terrific light and crisp texture."

Ingredients: pecan halves, powdered sugar...

"Allow an extra 30 minutes to chill the dough. From Real Simple (May 2005)"

Ingredients: confectioners' sugar, tea leaves...

"Cookies of this type are usually rolled in beaten egg white, which I find a fussy step. That is why I like this recipe so much; it's tasty AND easy. I found it back in the 1980s in a Norene Gilletz book. They look wonderful on a cookie tray."

Ingredients: eggs, icing sugar, margarine...

"These I make my request of my sis Lydia. Her favorite! I've also use walnuts. The food processor make this so very easy!"

Ingredients: cocoa, pecans, powdered sugar...

"Don't let all the vanilla scare you away. These are excellent cookies. Very nutty and delicately sweet. A fine finish to a heavy or spicy meal. To add a unique taste substitute the vanilla with 1 tablespoon of gin. The original recipe stated that. I have never tried it."

Ingredients: salt, sugar, vanilla...

"RECIPE TO TRY WHEN YOU'RE EXPECTING THE IN-LAWS. Yes it's for laughs. A real comfort food! I wanted to share with all my friends here at zaar. My DC sent me something like this very much tweaked. The real recipe is Bourbon (Rum) Balls (No Bake Cookies)."

Ingredients: cocoa, pecans, powdered sugar...

"At one time, I made these often as a nice treat with a quiet cup of tea. Unlike the other koulourakia recipes posted here, this one is not a butter cookie, rather a nice combination of citrus and walnuts. Though these are traditionally served with a light dusting of powdered sugar, my guess is dipping the ends in chocolate would also work well. More..."

Ingredients: oranges, zest of, egg yolks...

"These Polish cookies are very time consuming to make. It's a great help to have a bunch of your favorite family members to help! They are very flavorful and rich. This recipe makes hundreds of cookies. Literally. But they are worth it in the end. The cognac can easily be omitted entirely But why bother! You can cut the kneading time down by using..."

Ingredients: cognac, fresh lemon rind...

"These were a big hit for christmas. I don't recall how many they made I'm thinking 40. These are moist little morsels of nuts flavored with apple and buttershots liqueur. These are better as they sit in an air tight container."

Ingredients: cinnamon, apple Schnapps...

"Cookies to have anytime . I made them for a Luau. One make ahead dessert."

Ingredients: cinnamon, sliced almonds, eggs...

"Although there is a little work involved, these are my family's favorites. I would be disowned if I didn't make these every Christmas."

Ingredients: fruit preserves, eggs, walnuts...