Intro -- Title -- Introduction -- CHAPTER ONE: A Brief History of Christmas Cookies -- CHAPTER TWO: Anatomy of a Christmas Cookie Contest -- CHAPTER THREE: The Art of Judging Christmas Cookies -- CHAPTER FOUR: Christmas Cookie Baking and Packing Tips -- CHAPTER FIVE: Winning Christmas Cookie Recipes and Tips from Expert Bakers -- Berlinerkranser by Jessie Oleson -- Nutmeg Logs by Dédé Wilson -- Gingerbread Cookies by Lisa Peet -- Pistachio Butter Cookies by Stacy Adimando -- Polvorones (Puerto Rican Almond Shortbread Cookies) by Alejandra Ramos -- Forgotten Cookies by Amy Bass -- Over-the-Top Chocolate (Ginger) Snappers by Andrea King Collier -- Cinnamon, Chèvre, and Pecan Haystacks by Elaine Khosrova -- Chai-Spiced Meltaway Cookies by Jodi Liano -- Vegan Orange Ginger Cookies by Lorena Novak Bull -- Smile Cookies by Cindy Mushet -- Gingersnap Thumbprints with Cranberry-Apricot Filling by Julia M. Usher -- Minty Chocolate Rounds by Valerie Peterson -- CHAPTER SIX: Cookie Tunes Playlist and Children's Books about Cookies -- Select Bibliography -- Acknowledgments -- Tally Sheet -- Copyright -- About the Author.