Holiday Collection

All the best ideas for decorating, entertaining, and gift-giving with a coastal spirit.

Coastal Holiday Cookies

Make picture-perfect cookies to give (or eat!) with these delicious recipes from four simple doughs.|Writer Julia Rutland

Our Best Holiday Cookies: Lifesaver Cookies

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Dough #1: Lifesaver Cookies

Cut dough into circles using a 3-inch round cookie cutter. Cut out centers of circles using a 1-inch round cookie cutter. Bake as directed; let cool completely. Spread about 1 teaspoon raspberry preserves, strawberry jam, or buttercream frosting between 2 cookies. Dip in Decorating Icing, allowing excess to drip back into bowl. Add pieces of red licorice to resemble stripes on a life preserver ring. Makes 32 sandwich cookies.