Families usually have their favorites, whether it's chocolate chip, shortbread or pinwheels.
Here's an Italian cookie recipe that I bake thorough out the year. For Christmas I dip the ends of the cookies in melted semi-sweet chocolate and allow to harden. Lightly grease 2 cookie sheets. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar with a wire whisk until thick and pale yellow. Whisk in butter, orange zest, and vanilla and mix well.