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Okay, not truly a "cookie" but yummy, different - I bet nobody else will have them - and EASY.

"Christmas cookie" in my house is defined as "the only cookies that get made all year." So yes Virginia, chocolate chip cookies DO count

Found the lime cookie receipe for you.

http://www.marthastewart.com/316508/lime-glazed-cookies

In Martha Stewart's cookie book, there is a great receipe for lime cookies (made with lime zest) with lime icing. They are easy to make lots of and the dough freezes well so you could make the dough ahead of time and bake right before the exchange. I love them and they would be nice for a cookie exchange because most people will bring something with chocolate and yours will be different. The book should be in the library or you can check her site.

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Anonymous wrote:But I would still need a ruling on whether rugelach are sufficiently "Christmas-y" for PP...

OMG. Did you really say that?

i don't even understand her post-who is she asking?

I think it is an ironic comment on the fact that rugelach are cookies associated with Jewish tradition, hence the Yiddish name!

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Anonymous wrote:But I would still need a ruling on whether rugelach are sufficiently "Christmas-y" for PP...

OMG. Did you really say that?

i don't even understand her post-who is she asking?

Anonymous wrote:But I would still need a ruling on whether rugelach are sufficiently "Christmas-y" for PP...

OMG. Did you really say that?

I like rugellah so stop complaining. FYI to you cookie snobs I've seen kids go for the chips ahoy and oreos over other items.

That includes Georgetown Cupcakes.

But I would still need a ruling on whether rugelach are sufficiently "Christmas-y" for PP...

Anonymous wrote:Rugelach person...these naysayers don't deserve to have access to your recipe. Keep it a secret.

I start with the same kind of dough as you and people gobble mine up. They are absolutely the best cookie I make. The oily aftertaste stuff you get at Costco or even at non-jewish bakeries doesn't hold a candle.

I too agree, when made correctly they there are divine!! Most people cannot make them though-the dough is overworked or the cookie is baked to a nasty crisp.

Rugelach person...these naysayers don't deserve to have access to your recipe. Keep it a secret.

I start with the same kind of dough as you and people gobble mine up. They are absolutely the best cookie I make. The oily aftertaste stuff you get at Costco or even at non-jewish bakeries doesn't hold a candle.

Anonymous wrote:Only DCUM could find a way to be bitchy on a thread about cookies.

Really. And I happen to find roll out pre-made dough perfectly fine. I mean, how often do you eat it anyway? Way to inflict guilt on something meant to be fun. You guys are great.

My friend made these one year. Loved the lemon flavor and the texture from the ricotta.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/lemon-ricotta-cookies-with-lemon-glaze-recipe/index.html

They don't have a holiday theme, but I always get compliments on oatmeal raisin cookies baked with the Quaker Oats recipe (inside the canister top).

For Christmas, I love Mexican Wedding Cookies - I use the Walnut Snowball recipe on Epicurious, but my family tradition is much like the Magic Cookie Bar recipe from Eagle Brands condensed milk. But we pour the milk over all the ingredients - not just the graham cracker. Extra tasty with butterscotch and chocolate chips.

Only DCUM could find a way to be bitchy on a thread about cookies.

Anonymous wrote:seriously, do NOT use store bought cookie dough for a cookie exchange!

I agree. I put a lot of love and effort into my Christmas cookies so I'll be gracious but inside, I'm thinking I really do not want to take crap store bought cookies home with me!