12 Christmas Cookies That Will Impress Everyone You Know | NYT Cooking

These are 12 Christmas cookies for the modern era. Susan Spungen is a food stylist and cookbook author. She created these cookies as reimagined classics. Marbled Tahini, Dirty Chai Earthquakes, Homemade Pocky and more. Get the recipes: nyti.ms/2DNBJaU
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[@emiliafart]

She puts her whole soul into this and it’s so beautiful to see

[@stjernemai]

emilia fart Hey Emilia. :)

[@nany____]

but now we need a "decorating cookies on a mcdonald's parking lot" video

[@Acidlib]

Omg, hi Emilia! Didn’t expect to see you here :)

[@meredith3665]

I Fuken love ur YT chanel😍

[@hanna-wp6es]

Emilia I love you

[@megaphone102]

I absolutely LOVE how this video was shot! The host is so engaging and passionate... the cookies are so sophisticated and yummy-looking, everything was just perfect. I have to admit, I initially thought this was going to be one of those compilation videos, but I was really pleasantly surprised by how it was concise, yet detailed at the same time!

[@LindseyObrooke]

Almost like Chef's Table!

[@graciep112]

Yes! Completely seconding everything you said! Ty nyt for this job well done! 👏🏻

[@Rielsufficiency]

Yes- ditto!

[@TheCorey1734]

This comment deserves to be pinned!

[@paulathompson7345]

very talented videography.....the pink icing was dancing to ballet music

[@meganfontanes3283]

“It might get a little wonky but then I decided that’s going to be part of their charm” “it’s off center but who cares” her attitude towards imperfections is so inspiring

[@bonniec3829]

I thought the exact same thing when she said that!

[@domuuuuu]

Okay, but her imperfection still looks much better than mine. It's like you have to earn that attitude with skill.

[@user-gf3ou9xm2n]

Every single cookie is extremely stunning. What an artist!

[@deborahhooper6308]

Plus

[@LindsayDaly]

Cookies inspired by an Ellsworth Kelly piece?? She's on a whole other plane of existence from us.

[@wahinepaddler4]

We're not worthy 🙌

[@alexanderescobar6891]

Lindsay Daly exactly!!

[@kissysuzuki9218]

yes, yes she is 😍

[@velocitygirl8551]

And i loooove it... 🔆

[@hcblue]

These are some of the most stunning cookies ever, and the fact that they're christmas cookies kinda gets me in the holiday spirit.

[@glauren86]

This was incredible. I didn't want it to end.

[@wahinepaddler4]

I agree...way too short 💞

[@ernestinemaloy6752]

@@wahinepaddler4 you do realize nancy spungen the punk rock queen was susan spungen older sister , right ?? May she RIP forever

[@user-os3du7br3q]

This might have been the _smoothest_ cooking video I've ever seen!! I didn't even feel the 14 minutes and 41 seconds passing. Kuddos to Spungen and to the editing team.

[@thatgirlwithbangs]

This lady seems so fun!! Definitely the “cool aunt” of the family. I’m gonna try these!!

[@minisec7950]

I absolutely love how this video was SHOT

[@metanoia1122]

These are some of the most aesthetically pleasing cookies I have ever seen. I was just mesmerized!

[@fl0werchildd]

these are so visually stunning, and delicious i'm sure too.

[@littleserif]

12 Christmas Cookies 0:49 Peppermint Stripe Cookies 2:38 Peanut Shortbread 4:22 Blood Orange Poppy Seed Window Cookies 4:54 Gingery Brownie Crinkle Cookies 5:26 Homemade Pocky 6:49 Stamped Citrus Shortbread 8:19 Brown Sugar-Anise Cookie 9:36 Thumbprints 10:15 Dirty Chai Earthquake Cookies 10:47 Marbled Tahini Cookies 12:36 Color-Field Cookies 13:52 Abstract Art Cookie

[@stephaniesporn2354]

If NYT sold boxes of Susan's 12-cookie combination, I would be first in line!!

[@garygary7550]

She's the MOMA design store of cookies!

[@moniqueramos4472]

you can tell she’s so happy and that makes me happy 🥺

[@bballerryday]

love her ideas for a cookie box, so creative and beautiful

[@kitchenmom]

In my family ( over here in schwabia Germany) it's tradition to bake cookies (Gutzle) and give them as gift and have them at home for guest in the christmas time. We are talking about many many recipes and many cookies. You have to have at least 5-6 different cookies in your house or people will ask if there is something wrong. Last year I baked 14 different cookies from easy stuff like Gingerbread to german Lebkuchen recipes that are 100 years old. Loved this video.

[@Juudithshine]

I'm also from southwest Germany and love this tradition. One of my best friends baked 16 different types of cookies in the last 2 weeks.. I wish I could spare that much time, it's incredible.

[@katsweeterly2039]

Ausstecherle! ❤️ Lustig hier in Baden sind Gutzle nämlich Bonbons. I'm from Schwabia too and like my nickname gives away, I am now in my 11th year of baking... I don't celebrate Christmas, but I sure do celebrate COOKIES 😋

[@someonelolxD]

I’m also from Germany! Would love it if you shared your Lebkuchen Recipe, I’ve been looking for a good one!

[@katsweeterly2039]

@@someonelolxD I have not found a good vegan one yet...it is really hard to do Lebkuchen as diy, even the non-vegan version... :/

[@kipperlane8959]

Thanks for sharing your culture, tastefully intersting!

[@errybodycopyingme]

To receive a box of cookies from this woman would be one of life's most memorable gifts.

[@hadadita]

watching this is therapeutic

[@cw3387]

That’s it, everyone is getting cookies for Christmas. I can’t hold back the baking urge any longer after seeing this video! 😍

[@candicewaller403]

I've been doing cookie boxes as x-mas presents for about 5 years. I'm VERY popular x-mas morning! :-)

[@mitralujan5276]

We make cookies boxes for the Fire Depts in our county every year.

[@laurenbray8314]

I come back and rewatch this every December. I love this ladies personality and how she intertwines art with food.

[@pinkhandgrenade]

I watch this periodically because it's soooo soothing and gives me great cookie inspo. Would LOVE to see more content from Susan!

[@heviutza]

Never have 15 minutes pass faster in my life! I didn't want this to end! This beautiful lady is such a treat to watch. Have you seen what natural smile of pure joy she has when she tastes the cookies? What a beautiful lady

[@karadunham6833]

Most beautiful cookie box ever!

[@noj3896]

The most beautiful array of cookies I’ve ever seen.

[@ochervelvet9687]

I watch this video every year. It’s the most beautiful, inspiring cookie baking video I’ve ever seen.

[@erikadowdy686]

It’s like a SYMPHONY of Yummness

[@trivialnonsense]

Wow, this has to be my favorite food video . So beautiful . I’m utterly inspired by this woman’s elegance, artistry, and good taste.

[@Paul-xj8ln]

What an incredible, mesmerizing video. I would be over the moon with a box of cookies like this as a gift. Well done and thank you for sharing these recipes!!

[@swathichakrapani5789]

5:25 claire saffitz is shaking

[@valf156115]

Swathi Chakrapani she should lol

[@platystrophia]

Claire does not shake. How dare you! Lol.

[@oniria4276]

she is not

[@chuckychuck8318]

Those look like her first attempt 😏😏

[@MrHansen04]

She literally stole the ideas for toppings from Gourmet Makes.

[@ojaaaaaaaaaas]

This was a whole different experience! It brought together two of my favourite things- art and cooking. She said she put her heart and soul and it shows MOREEEE SUSAN ❤ Also, as an indian, I’m so glad she said chai and not chai tea

[@monkiecher]

All the cookies are absolutely stunning. Anyone who receives these cookies for Christmas are truly lucky. Susan is an artist!

[@jesswueb9505]

this was an extremely satisfying video to watch and the pairing of the music with the icing for the last two was *chefs kiss* amaze

[@victoriahesstori]

Watching this video makes me wish I had a fully loaded kitchen right now

[@betsylindsay8480]

She said she put her heart and soul into these, it’s tangible. Hard to get inspired for 2020 Holiday Season....well, now I am! Thank you!!!!!!

[@The2011Godfather]

cookies 11 and 12 are just beautiful. I loved this

[@juanitabrandt5142]

You say “lying in a puddle of chocolate” like it’s a bad thing!! 😁 Love this video and your cookie art! Beautiful!!

[@laurab7302]

Best cookie box ever. Those tahini cookies, wow!

[@lauraannbrooks3810]

A cacophony of flavor, art, and homespun gourmet :) Very much enjoyed the presentation.

[@hellobecky84]

This woman is truly an artist, wow. One of the more brilliant food videos I've watched.

[@MutantMelo]

Susan is so charming! What beautiful cookies!

[@nik1987o]

this is my absolute comfort-video, I'm just taking a break from work and... yes. I'm planning to do something similar this year for my friends and loved ones swell (but without all this icing.) I would love to see more videos like this.

[@amandac7270]

These are so inspiring I literally just pulled butter out of the freezer I’m making these cookies right now! I have the ingredients in my pantry for a couple variations of the thumbprint the shortbread and the chocolate!! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@MrJt3451]

OMG THIS WAS THE BEST ALTHOUGH I MAY NOT LIKE EVERYONE OF THE THEM IT WAS SO UNIQUE AND FUN AND GORGEOUS AND DIFFERENT AND COOL AND JUST WOW GREAT JOB

[@annap.967]

Having Beautiful Nonna wish Love and Merry Christmas to everyone at the end was the most perfect ending to your stunning video. Thank you.

[@katv3607]

Nice! I bake for all my neighbors on Long Island, NY. I’m old fashioned (originally from Phoenix, AZ). I used to cook and bake with my grandmother. These will b perfect for my baking this year. Thanks for sharing the ideas and recipes. Happy holidays to all.

[@tomvalveede6808]

You are the most Creative Baker! Bravo!! ♥️♥️♥️🎉🎉🎉

[@tany2191]

wow she reminds me of my mum . so comforting

[@geoffreyblackmer]

I made the poppyseed cookies for the office. Everybody raved. Excellent recipe.

[@iloveyoufor10000years]

Art and food! Two of my favourite things combined! This is immaculate!!!

[@lidette711]

These aren't cookies--they're ART!

[@KatieMator]

Stunning cookies and a lovely host! 10/10 would watch again.

[@GodsObedientChild-Deuteron6262]

Susan has such a beautiful, fun and friendly personality, LOVE IT👍⭐😊✨💃 💫!!!!!!!

[@elizabethlo9626]

I would watch 100 more cookies presented like this. They are all so stunning and the host was delightful.

[@melissamah890]

omg the nonna at the end! tvb nonna!

[@lalaaz2042]

This is the most gorgeous cookie video I’ve seen this year. You can see the passion, the host is very insightful, and just pulls you in to this wonderful culinary ballet of sugary art. Wonderful! Amazing work!

[@juliagutierrez7654]

I love when people give me food as a gift 🥰

[@shrimtaro9764]

I watched this like 4 times last year and the KZbin recommendations decided to bless me with it again this year

[@MeganWall1019]

Susan is a wonderful artist. She sets the bar.

[@Topol60]

That's the most precious gift ever!

[@clarinamascarenhas7499]

Watching people bake cookies is my new favourite thing

[@kwhatten]

Great background music and delicious looking cookies!

[@audrey-ht1jh]

I NEVER WANT THIS VIDEO TO END

[@rachs57]

I love this woman!!!! Must get her cookbook, she is a master

[@meganlamont3072]

I could watch her make cookies for 6 straight hours. Such a beautiful and thoughtful video!

[@ZaxorVonSkyler]

That was the most beautiful and inspiring cookie video I have ever seen! She's like a really cool baking aunt I never had! And her unique and beautiful cookies with delicious flavor combinations were out of this world! My artistic and baking side of my heart both feel blessed! Thank you so much for the video!

[@anniematheson426]

I just saw some Of Kelly’s work at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota while I was getting treated there. Your art made me feel fantastic! Thank you for sharing your talents with the world! Happy Holidays!

[@xstarsystemsx]

i want to immediately make all of these, especially the honeycomb one and the round solid color cookies. the slightly muted color palette is really nice.

[@adriennedull332]

I love her passion and creativeness she has for cookies! Amazing! Great production quality in this video too, it is an art piece in itself.

[@midnighteevee4246]

I’m obsessed with this video. Her passion for cookies is mesmerizing. In fact she inspired me to make multiple batches of cookies based on hers. Please make a second episode!!!

[@PumpkinPails]

She seems really cool and doesn't take herself too seriously, and the cookies look gorgeous. I'd love to try that honeycomb one, I've never seen something like that before.

[@cupofjohoe]

One of my favorite holiday videos. Love watching this in December!

[@juliatoute4489]

This video was pure ART!!! How amazing can something be when you pour your heart in it? That's what my mom says, the most special ingredient is always love! 😍

[@b.b.8955]

Omg, Nona is so cute! Also the cookies look divine! ❤❤❤

[@djzipster147]

I would totally RECOMMEND people make Joulutorttu (Finnish Christmas Star Cookies). They have simple ingredients but look super fancy and are DELICIOUS.

[@clarak1586]

This is a beautiful collection of cookies I love the visual of the box

[@kimmieallenonline]

So gorgeous every one!! Wow. Thank you

[@fittogowithmolly]

Standing ovation! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@Erza-by7fx]

Crazy that I just got in the mood for cookies, searched Christmas cookies and this was just uploaded😆

[@natazara8893]

Erza 1232 omg do u think this is beeing uploaded on summer?! :D

[@suzylu333]

these cookies are gorgeous

[@jodivittitoe1915]

Gifted. Art, so remarkable. I have never seen anything like this. Thank you for sharing your passion with us.

[@KayGirl216]

Okay but she makes it look effortless and beautiful and I know just watching it how much work and talent this takes. What the heck.

[@endtimeswatcher8743]

I absolutely love this video. She truly enjoys fixing cookies and makes you wanna fix cookies!

[@laurieparente3425]

WOW these cookies look both delicious and beautifully scrumptious 😊❤Ty for sharing

[@leslievalenciano-lopez8887]

You are so talented!!! They are all gorgeous!!!

[@Siderea]

I looooveee her personality through this whole video. The marbled tahini cookies look AMAZING. Tbh, I'd love to try all of these.

[@GTaichou]

My favorite quote from this is "it's going to be mostly covered in chocolate, so it'll cover most of the sins" Just like my soul

[@bellabon8952]

So aesthetic!!! Loved it

[@sweetwillow028_]

Love it all the creativity. Simple yet beautiful

[@gugushabangu4097]

She is having so much fun! Isn't this what we all wanted to do when we grow up! Just get paid to have fun lol.

[@AnaSantos-jq4yi]

You are an artist!!🎄

[@jessiereynolds2565]

I made some of these for my family and friends for Christmas last year, and this year I am looking forward to perfecting the looks of them and adding more of these recipes in the mix!!!

[@fudge8970]

Beautiful and inspiring. She is definitely passionate about this.

[@nataliediehl7917]

This brought me so much joy!

[@imaquitter6559]

Me and my sister were debating on what cookies to make for christmas so this really helps!

[@user-bx3rz4kz3g]

We need all these recipes!!Pleazzzzzz!!!

[@neeluephoto1338]

How artistic. Going to do this next Christmas when I can have people over !!!

[@user-mn5hc2se6x]

Thank you Susan Spungen! Merry Christmas