6 Types Of Christmas Cookies From Across The World| Curly Tales

Christmas Cookies You Must Try

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1. Linzer Cookie, Austria

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2. Alfajores, Argentina

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3. Pfeffernusse, Germany

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4. Joulutorttu, Finland

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5. Kransekake, Norway

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6. Melomakarono, Greece

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