Using traditional desserts for inspiration, here are a dozen holiday cookie recipes that are sure to please family and friends this holiday season.

Lemon meringue pie reimagined as a holiday cookie: Tastes like lemon meringue, but you don't need the plate and the fork. Pillsbury.com offers a version for those seeking a downsized treat, Lemon Meringue Cookie Cups.

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