Holiday baking: 1 cookie recipe, 5 ways
This is the only cookie recipe you'll need: One base dough can be dressed up in five delicious different ways.

Photo: Maya Visnyei
5 cookies 1 recipe
Cinnamon Glazed Cookies
A little bit spicy and a little bit sweet, these cookies would pair well with a hot mug of apple cider. Get the recipe: Cinnamon Glazed Cookies

Double Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
Chocoholics—this one is for you! Fudgy chocolate icing squished between two chewy chocolate cookies. Get the recipe: Double Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

Jam Thumbprint Cookies
Choose your favourite jam (or switch it up and use a variety of different flavours) to personalize this seasonal favourite. Get the recipe: Jam Thumbprint Cookies

Candy Cane Cookies
The minty addition of crushed candy canes adds a festive flair that Santa would love. Get the recipe: Candy Cane Cookies

Vanilla Cookies with Crystal Sugar
This classic holiday cookie gets a glamourous update with a sprinkling of coloured sugar. Get the recipe: Vanilla Cookies with Crystal Sugar

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