FoodNetwork.com Delights the Sweet Tooth for Millions of Users with Popular 12 Days of Cookies E-newsletter Beginning December 1

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me… cookies galore! This year FoodNetwork.com celebrates the return of its seasonal sensation, 12 Days of Cookies e-newsletter, with favorite recipes from its all-star roster of hosts and chefs. For the first-time ever, Food Network’s popular hosts and chefs — from Paula Deen and Giada De Laurentiis to Tyler Florence and Alton Brown – have submitted their most-loved cookie recipes, each of which are accompanied by an instructional video and printable steps to make preparation even easier.

Everyday from December 1 through December 12, a new, exclusive recipe for a Yuletide yummy will be delivered daily via e-mail to users who subscribe at http://foodnetwork.com/12daysofcookies.

This annual tradition grows more popular every year — over 3 million people have already signed up for this year’s edition of 12 Days of Cookies, in anticipation of twelve days of holiday dessert ideas, a dozen sets of easy-to-follow written and video instructions, and a season filled with compliments to the chef!

Here’s just a sample of this year’s recipes:

"Hazelnut Tea Cookies" - Aida Mollenkamp

"Candy Cane Cookies" - The Neelys

"Stained Glass Wreath Cookies" - Sandra Lee

"Pistachio Linzertorte with Cherry Jam" - Paula Deen

Also, FoodNetwork.com houses an archive of past year’s editions of 12 Days of Cookies, so visitors can access such appetizing delicacies as chocolate-dipped hazelnut shortbread, chocolate peppermint pizelle, and coconut-cranberry macaroon, anytime. Those who miss installments of the 2008 newsletter can access them on the site as well.

This year’s new cookie recipes, just like those in years past, are sure to wow your friends, family, co-workers or fellow holiday partygoers. Food Network’s top talents make Christmas even brighter for those seeking inspiration for holiday entertaining or just cozy indulgence!

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Kristin Alm, Corporate Communications
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