Joy to the World 24 festive treats from around the world

There is nothing as cozy or relaxing as a day spent baking in the festive season. Freshly-baked cookies are very much a part of the advent period – filling your home with the sweet scent of warm, sweet dough that is sure to raise a smile before a single bite is taken out of them! Joy to the World lets you take a peek into the biscuit tin and sweetens the lead-up to Christmas with 24 favorite recipes including the famous sacherwürfel from Austria, Christmas cantucci from Italy, or millionaire's shortbread from Scotland. The recipes in are simple, fun and festive and is sure to impress all your family and friends during this special time of year.

Silke Martin is a freelance author and editor for several major publishers, with a focus on cooking, travel and lifestyle.

Frauke Antholz is a freelance food photographer. She loves to get into the kitchen herself, cooking, baking and styling before capturing the moment with a real eye for detail. Her photos are regularly published in magazines and books.