"You have to make what you like to eat," declares François Payard, one of the world's top pastry chefs and a self-proclaimed cookie addict. Payard, who hails from a family of bakers in Nice, France, whips up classic French and modern American confections for his eateries in New York City, Las Vegas, Brazil and Japan. To sweeten your holiday and eliminate shopping stress, SELF asked Payard to create simple versions of his favorite mouthwatering temptations. Then we pared down the fat and calories but kept all the taste! The result? Rich, flavorful morsels you can give to anyone on your list (or gobble up yourself), minus the calorie hangover. So this year, skip the malls and wrap up your "holiday shopping" in your own kitchen.