These cherry-preserves filled bars, with coconut and almonds, are easy to make and a nice twist on regular blondie recipes. Read more >

These drop cookies are made with coffee, cocoa, dried fruits and nuts. Read more >

Even though it is referred to as a candy, divinity is for all purposes a cookie the macaroon way. Read more >

When a brownie is shaped as a Christmas tree and has a thick, green frosting, it’s a sign of comfort and joy. Read more >

Jam-filled linzer cookies have a subtle, nutty flavor. Read more >

This shortbread gets filled and drizzled with cranberry puree that is redolent with cinnamon. Read more >

Candy cane cookies take a little bit of work but are fun to make especially with children. Read more >

Scented with spices, these ginger-molasses cookies are soft and chewy. Read more >

The recipe from a free 1989 holiday cookie booklet is still a go-to for Post-Gazette staff writer Sara Bauknecht nearly 30 years later. Read more >