Christmas cookies are traditionally sugar biscuits and cookies. Pfeffernusse originate in Scandinavia and date from medieval times when spices were used exclusively in holiday baking.
Christmas cookies are traditionally sugar biscuits and cookies (though other flavors may be used based on family traditions and individual preferences) cut into various shapes related to Christmas. Fattigmann are A traditional cookie which dates from the Middle ages in Norway, Fattigmann cookies are deep fried in unsalted fat.