Real Ginger Ginger Snaps | Holiday Cookies

Submitted by a professional caterer, I knew these would be amazing, but hands down, these are the best ginger snaps I've made to date. The fresh ginger adds a special zing you just can't get in powdered ginger.

Pecan Crunch Cookies | Holiday Cookie Contest

I love, love, love these potato chip cookies. They've got a shortbread base with the extra salty, crunchy flavor of the chips. Tasters loved these cookies as well. The bonus is that they're amazingly easy to make.

Citrus Shortbread Cups | Holiday Cookies

There's a lot going on in these little cookie cups -- shortbread, nuts and chocolate chips. Tasters were mixed on their affinity toward them, but if you're a shortbread fan, it's worth trying these intriguing little treats.

Soda Cracker Toffee Bark | Holiday Cookies

Okay, suspend disbelief for a minute. This one sounds crazy, but like tomato soup cake, ends up remarkably well. The salty soda crackers give the toffee a solid base and add some savory to what could be mind-bendingly sweet.

Date Balls | Holiday Cookies

This simple recipe took some trial and error to get right, but the outcome makes for a tasty treat with a little crunch.

Sebastopol Applesauce Cookies

A healthier take on holiday cookies, this recipe incorporates applesauce and whole wheat flour for a hearty, cake-like drop cookie.