This time of year signifies a great many things: gatherings of loved ones, thoughtful gift exchanges, feasting galore. But nothing says “the holidays” more than these special-occasion cookies, brought to you by the Food52 team, our community, and a few star cookie-bakers, too. Whether these recipes have been passed down to us from our great-great-grandparents, or brought into the family from a magazine clipping or church cookbook over the years, they usually have a meaningful story, and always bring good holiday cheer.
To share these baked goods with loved ones—and ensure your cookies arrive fresh, whole, and brimming with the festive tidings we’re all craving—we also have time-tested tips on how to pack and ship your edible gifts. Frosted gingerbread, nutty biscotti, your famous macaroons—if you can bake them, you can make sure they arrive intact and ready to be enjoyed.
