Spice drop cookies

Whether you grew up with them or are just discovering their colorful appeal, Gumdrop Cookies deserve a permanent spot in your baking repertoire. This updated version was kitchen-tested to achieve the perfect sugar cookie consistency and just the right amount of spice drops—so you know they’ll be perfect every time.

These fun cookies are chock-full of chewy gumdrops. I use red and green ones at Christmas, black and orange for Halloween and pastel shades for Easter. I've made this recipe for years and find that kids really get a kick out of the cookies with a candy surprise inside! —Carolyn Stromberg, Wever, Iowa

Pfeffernusse are deliciously glazed German spice cookies that are popular during the holidays and loaded with spices, brown sugar, and honey!

Nutty Spiced Snowdrop Cookies are full of buttery, nutty, spiced flavor. A holiday favorite!

These crazy-easy Spice Cookies are made with a box of cake mix. They have a soft texture and classic flavor that’s perfect for the holidays!

Cinnamon Spice Drop Cookies | "These were great I followed the recipe exactly! I made them as part of our cookie exchange and everyone loved them. These will be on our list for next year." #cookies #cookierecipes #bakingrecipes #dessertrecipes #cookieideas

These crispy, Cinnamon Crackle Cookies are buttery cookies with cinnamon spices, and citrus zest that pair beautifully with a cup of tea!

I started making these treats after tasting a batch my friend whipped up. I immediately requested the drop cookie recipe and have been baking them by the dozens ever since. The icing is an ideal complement to the tart berries in the cookies. —Shirley Kidd, New London, Minnesota

Apple cider cookies are perfectly spiced and sweet. They are soft, chewy and coated in cinnamon sugar too!

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