Sugar cookies anyone?

'Tis the Season: We Want to Know Your Favorite Holiday Sweet

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Abbie Fentress Swanson
Features | Dec 14, 2011

Gingerbread men, Greek kourabiedes, Hanukkah jelly donuts, frosted sugar cookies and Italian torrone messinesi nougat candy are some of the sweet foods eaten during the holiday season. (See our slideshow here and below.)

What's your favorite holiday cookie, cake or candy? How does it fit into your holiday tradition? What's your favorite holiday recipe?

Write your thoughts below. If you're really feeling ambitious, upload a snapshot of a favorite sweet seasonal food.

Check out our slideshow of holiday cookies and sweets made in New York City bakeries and kitchens below.

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