[Skyhorse Publishing] WINNER of the 2020 US Gourmand Award for Specialty Cookbooks! Irresistible cookies, cakes, confections, snacks, and breads to make and share during the most wonderful time of the year. This collection brings together more than100 Christmas-inspired recipes, each beautifully photographed with easy-to-follow instructions, from holiday classics like Dark Chocolate Crinkles and Decorated Sugar Cookies to international treats like Krakelingen, Linzer Cookies, and Alfajores. Many favorites will spark fond baking memories, and new flavors will create fresh family traditions. From festive and fancy to quick and easy, recipes include: - Cranberry Almond Thumbprints - Chewy Gingersnaps - Peanut Butter Caramel Bars - Star Bread - Cranberry Pistachio Scones - Caramel Corn - Maple Peanut Clusters - Peppermint Chocolate Cheesecake Christmas Baking contains perfect recipes for holiday gatherings, gift-giving, cookie swaps, and Christmas morning. Writ