The Doughboy’s Favorite Old-World Flavors: European Christmas Cookies

Old-fashioned European Christmas traditions have seen a surge in popularity stateside in recent years, and it’s easy to see why. From open-air holiday markets brimming with fragrant treats and handmade wares to annual productions of “A Christmas Carol” and “The Nutcracker,” these heirloom Christmas traditions bring an extra dose of wonder and charm to an already magical holiday that we can’t help but embrace for ourselves here in America. That’s why this year, the Doughboy is bringing that same sense of festivity into your home (and onto your dessert tray) the best way he knows how—with cookies!

From jam-filled kolaczki cookies that look like little jewels on a cookie tray to a centuries-old German almond cookie recipe that has stood the test of time, this Christmas, we’re joining the Doughboy in celebrating our favorite old-world flavors in the form of six all-new, internationally inspired Christmas cookies. Each recipe features the classic European flavors we love to eat during the holidays—cardamom, allspice, poppy seed, almond, toasted pecans, gooey meringue and more—in our signature, easy-to-bake way.

So this year, embrace those heartwarming European Christmas festivities the Doughboy loves so much and give your own cookie platter a little global flair alongside your traditional favorites. It’ll have your friends and family saying “Bravo!” and “Danke schön!” after just one bite.