1. Germany: Pfeffernüsse (Spice Cookies)
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Fun to say, more fun to eat, way better than gingerbread.
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2. New Zealand: Afghan Biscuits (Chocolate Cornflake Cookies)
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These chocolate-covered chocolate numbers get an extra crunch from cornflakes.
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3. Italy: La Deliziosa (Hazelnut Cream Sandwich Cookies)
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Lemony shortbread plus creamy hazelnut will make you forget all about Nutella.
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4. Sweden: Shortbread Stars with Pearl Sugar
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Because crunchy pearl sugar is even better than sprinkles.
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5. Germany: Lebkuchen (Chocolate-Glazed Almond Spice Cookies)
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Here is the right way to bake a Christmas cookie.
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6. Argentina: Alfajores (Dulce de Leche Cookie Sandwiches)
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What's better than salted caramel? Dulce de leche sandwiches.
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7. Italy: Pignoli (Pine Nut Cookies)
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The Italian bakery classic, done right.
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8. France: Punitions (Shortbread Cookies)
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Trust the French to make the world's best butter delivery system.
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9. Mexico: Galletas con Chochitos (Butter Cookies with Sprinkles)
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Perhaps the ultimate Christmas cookie.
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10. Greece: Melomakarona (Honey-Dipped Walnut Spice Cookies)
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These bite-size suckers are even better than baklava.
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11. South Korea: Yak Kwa (Honey-Dipped Ginger Cookies)
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It's a cookie that's deep fried and soaked in honey. You good?
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12. Mexico: Polvorones (Pecan Shortbread Cookies)
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So buttery they melt in your mouth.
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13. Australia: Anzac Biscuits (Coconut–Oat Cookies)
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Australians are cookie (okay, biscuit) crazy, and these oaty, coconutty numbers take the cookie cake.
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14. Norway: Krumkakes (Cream-Filled Wafer Cookies)
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A Christmas cookie that eats like a cannoli.
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15. Russia: Khvorost (Twig Cookies)
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Made with booze! (Not vodka.)
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16. Iceland: Marens-Kornflexkökur (Chocolate–Cornflake Meringue Cookies)
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These chocolate meringues have some cereal baked inside, so you might as well call them breakfast.
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17. Lebanon: Ma'Amoul Bil Tamer (Date-Filled Semolina Shortbread Cookies)
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If you dig Fig Newtons, these will blow your mind.
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18. Austria: Vanillekipferl (Walnut Crescent Cookies)
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These are THE cookie to eat with coffee.
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19. The Netherlands: Speculaas (Molded Ginger Cookies)
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Almost too cute to eat. Almost.
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20. Iran: Nan-e Berenji (Rice Cookies with Rosewater and Cardamom)
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They're extra-crispy-crumbly thanks to some rice flour, with some cardamom and rose for good measure.
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21. Oman: Qashat al-Narjeel (Gluten-Free Arabian Coconut Cookies)
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Three ingredients, no wheat, and you won't even need to turn on an oven.
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22. Wales: Picau ar y Maen (Currant Welshcakes)
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Think of them as little baby scones.
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23. Switzerland: Basler Brunsli (Chocolate–Almond Spice Cookies)
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Brownies hiding in cookie bodies. Almonds and egg whites give them lots of chew.
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