It's our favorite time of year - time to bake holiday cookies! Whether you plan to share with neighbors or co-workers, send to friends far away, or serve at home, cookies are an easy and fun time to express your kitchen creativity and celebrate the season.

IN THIS ISSUE, we offer three cookie recipes with plenty of visual appeal for the holiday cookie plate. From biscotti-like Holiday Slices and classic Gingerbread people, to buttery Finnish Almond Logs, these cookies will become permanent additions to your holiday cookie repertoire. We also offer tips for planning your holiday baking, achieving baking success, and putting together a cookie exchange.