This collection is filled with classic and new approaches to cookies. Whether you're making them for a swap, for at home, or to give as gifts, you'll find fail-proof baking tips and packaging suggestions that will please everyone on your list.

"Delectable homemade sweets, wrapped in pretty packages, are a wonderful way to spread holiday joy. From pecan linzer Cookies to pistachio thumbprint cookies, eggnog crackle cookies to candy cane biscotti, you'll find festive treats for everyone on your list"--Page 4 of cover. "Includes brownies, bars, and confections, too! Secrets to hosting the perfect cookie swap; fail-proof baking tips and packaging suggestions"--Page 4 of cover. Includes index.

Merry Christmas! -- Christmas cookie basics -- Cookies for Santa -- Decorated cookies -- Christmas classics -- Brownies and bars -- Confections -- Index.