Even if you don’t have time to decorate intricately frosted holiday cookies this year, you can still maintain the cookie tradition with a simpler recipe that's just as sweet. Check out these great ideas for holiday cookies that are easy as pie.

White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies [Real Simple]
Your guests will be dreaming of a white cookie this year after they sample one of your delicious, homemade macadamia cookies. This recipe is a classic, and it’s also incredibly easy to perfect.

Raspberry Sandwich Sugar Cookies [Pillsbury]
Bake a perfectly festive batch of these star-shaped sandwich cookies with a dollop of raspberry jam in the center, and they’ll add a bit of cheer to any dessert table. Because they call for refrigerated cookie dough, you can take a major shortcut without anyone being the wiser!

Pretty Package Cookies [BHG]
If you can’t resist icing sugar cookies but want something a bit simpler than an elaborate Santa Claus, these adorable present-shaped cookies will do the trick.

Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies [Martha Stewart]
You just can’t go wrong with a batch of good old-fashioned chocolate chip cookies, and this recipe is one that everyone would love to find in their stocking. Plus, the three-step recipe means that you can whip them up before those last-minute visitors arrive.

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Cafe Josie is a standout restaurant in Austin’s culinary scene, offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere that’s perfect for a relaxing business meeting or an intimate dinner with friends. White tablecloths cover the antique wooden tables throughout the dining room, while the bar is comfortable and the outdoor patio area is decorated with string lights perfect for a dinner al fresco.

Cafe Josie's menu includes farm-to-table dishes made with ingredients sourced from the Austin area, including small plates, entrées, and desserts for both lunch and dinner. Try a Wagyu burger and fresh green salad, or if you’re feeling especially hungry, opt for the Tagliatelle Primavera or goat ribs with tamarind mole. Desserts include both homemade crème brulee and a Mexican Coke float, and the beer and wine list equally impressive.

Cafe Josie
1200B W. Sixth Street
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 322-9226
www.cafejosie.com
www.yelp.com/biz/cafe-josie-austin-3

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We hope everyone has a wonderful day celebrating with family and friends! What are you thankful for this year?