Holiday Cookie Baking Countdown

Chanukah is here, and Christmas and the New Year are right around the corner. Whether you've been baking for a month or just need a last minute party treat, it's time to get those holiday cookies into the oven. Here's the final installment from the 2008 About.com Virtual Cookie Exchange, in case you need some sweet inspiration.

Our guide to French food shares this recipe for Cinnamon Palmiers with us. When one thinks of palmiers (tiny, scroll-like pastries) sweet, flaky cookies come to mind. These cookies are just that, with a touch of comforting, caramelized cinnamon.

Our Guide to Australian & New Zealand cuisine has a delicious cookie recipe to share with us for Chocolate Oat Cookies. These delicious cookies are simple and fun to make. You can decorate them with smarties, colored sprinkles or nuts.

Our Guide to Mexican Food has a delicious recipe for Mexican Wedding Cakes, delicate shortbread-style cookies made with chopped, roasted pecans, rolled in powdered sugar. They make an elegant addition to any fiesta.

These festive and delicious iced cranberry-orange cookies will be a hit with your family and your holiday guests. These cookies are flavored with orange juice concentrate and filled with plump dried cranberries. Recipe from our Guide to Southern Food.