Vintage cookies

Passed down through generations and always baked with love, these vintage cookie recipes are a must-have in your cookie collection.

Vintage cookie recipes for Christmas! It just wouldn't be Christmas without some of these amazing vintage cookie recipes!

While I was looking for a way to use up an abundance of dates, I came across this recipe. Made with raisins, walnuts and a delectable lemon glaze, these cookies quickly became a family favorite. —Allison Bell, Helena, Montana

These crispy classics are loaded with crunchy chopped toffee and almonds, so there's no doubt as to why they're my husband's favorite cookie. I used to bake them in large batches when our four sons still lived at home. Now I whip them up for the grandchildren! —Alice Kahnk, Kennard, Nebraska

Persian Love Cookies - The Little Vintage Baking Company

We've collected some of our favorite classic Christmas cookie recipes to help you bring the vintage merriment of Grandma's kitchen to your home this holiday.

These spice cookies loaded with raisins and walnuts really do appeal to all generations—I found the recipe in a 1901 South Dakota cookbook! Sour cream adds a wonderful, unusual flair. —Marion Lowery, Medford, Oregon