12 Holiday Cookies Guaranteed to Satisfy Your Inner Cookie Monster

Welcome to Day 8 of our 12 days of cookies Christmas Cookie Collection for 2024. I can’t believe we are more than halfway through a dozen days of a dozen cookie recipes. Have you tried any yet? Or are you saving them up for a big bake day later in the month?

Some of today’s cookies include store-bought ingredients that you might not think about when making cookies. This includes boxed cake mix, Nutella, Andes mints and corn flakes.

Grid of cookie images with names: Cake Mix, Chocolate-Dipped, Andes Mint, Gingers, Nutella, Oreo Dip, Sprinkle, Oatmeal Scotchies, Chocolate Walnut, Red Velvet, Turtle, Frosted Chocolate Chip, Corn Flake.

Cake Mix Christmas Cookies with M&Ms

Cookies decorated with red and green candies on a gray plate, surrounded by pinecones, a gift, and greenery on a festive table. — Cake Mix Christmas Cookies with M&Ms. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Cake Mix Christmas Cookies with M&Ms are colorful and fun, with festive red and green M&Ms baked into soft, chewy cookies. They’re a kid-friendly favorite and a must-have on any holiday cookie platter.
Get the recipe: Cake Mix Christmas Cookies with M&Ms

Brandy Snaps

Three cannolis on a plate, each filled with cream and coated with chocolate on the ends. — Brandy Snaps. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Brandy Snaps are crisp, caramel-like cookies with a delicate texture and a hint of warmth from brandy. They’re often filled with whipped cream for an indulgent treat that’s elegant and perfect for festive occasions. (add link to immersion blender whipped cream)
Get the recipe: Brandy Snaps

Andes Mint Cookies

Close-up of a chocolate cookie on a cooling rack, topped with a swirl of melted chocolate. — Andes Mint Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Andes Mint Cookies combine the rich flavor of chocolate with the refreshing taste of Andes mints. These soft, chewy cookies have melted mint chocolate on top, making them a perfect holiday or anytime treat.
Get the recipe: Andes Mint Cookies

Spiced Ginger Cookies

Two brown cookies on a white plate with purple and green floral designs. — Spiced Ginger Cookies. Photo credit: Dinner By Six.

Spiced Ginger Cookies are warm and fragrant, with a blend of ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Their chewy texture and rich molasses flavor make them a cozy and flavorful choice for any time of year.
Get the recipe: Spiced Ginger Cookies

Nutella Cookies

Close-up of six chocolate cookies topped with a swirl of chocolate frosting, arranged on a white surface. — Nutella Cookies. Photo credit: Urban Farmie.

Nutella Cookies are soft and rich, with a gooey center packed with creamy Nutella. The hazelnut-chocolate flavor shines in every bite, making these cookies irresistible for Nutella fans.
Get the recipe: Nutella Cookies

Triple Chocolate Dipped Cookies

Four chocolate cookies half-coated with white icing on a wooden surface. — Triple Chocolate Dipped Cookies. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Triple Chocolate Dipped Cookies are a chocoholic’s dream. These cookies combine milk, dark and white chocolate in every bite, with a decadent chocolate coating for extra indulgence. They’re as beautiful as they are delicious.
Get the recipe: Triple Chocolate Dipped Cookies

Christmas Sprinkle Cookies

A plate of cookies decorated with red, green, and white sprinkles. One cookie is cut in half, showing a chocolate filling. — Christmas Sprinkle Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Christmas Sprinkle Cookies are festive, soft and buttery, with colorful holiday sprinkles throughout. They’re easy to make, fun to decorate and perfect for adding cheer to any holiday gathering.
Get the recipe: Christmas Sprinkle Cookies

Chocolate Chunk Molasses Gingerbread Cookies

Two chocolate chip cookies on a white plate with a burlap mat underneath. — Chocolate Chunk Molasses Gingerbread Cookies. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Chocolate Chunk Molasses Gingerbread Cookies bring together the spicy, warm flavors of gingerbread with the richness of melted chocolate chunks. These cookies are soft, chewy and perfect for a holiday twist on a classic.
Get the recipe: Chocolate Chunk Molasses Gingerbread Cookies

Red Crinkle Cookies

Three crinkle cookies stacked, coated in powdered sugar, with visible cracks showing dark chocolate beneath. — Red Crinkle Cookies. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Red Crinkle Cookies are vibrant, soft and chewy, with a light dusting of powdered sugar that creates a beautiful crinkle effect. Their slightly sweet, slightly tangy flavor makes them a festive and delicious addition to any holiday spread.
Get the recipe: Red Crinkle Cookies

A stack of three peanut butter bars with chocolate topping on a white plate. — Salted Toffee Cookie Bars. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Salted Toffee Cookie Bars are rich and buttery, with layers of chewy cookie dough, sweet toffee bits and a sprinkle of sea salt. The salty-sweet combination makes them absolutely addictive and perfect for sharing.
Get the recipe: Salted Toffee Cookie Bars

Crumbl Red Velvet White Chocolate Chip Cookies

Red velvet cookies with white chocolate chips, one partially eaten, on a parchment paper background. — Crumbl Red Velvet White Chocolate Chip Cookies. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Crumbl Red Velvet White Chocolate Chip Cookies are rich and decadent, with the bold flavor of red velvet paired perfectly with creamy white chocolate chips. They’re soft, chewy and luxurious, just like the ones you’d find at Crumbl.
Get the recipe: Crumbl Red Velvet White Chocolate Chip Cookies

Corn Flake Macaroons

Two homemade cookies with a rough texture and golden-brown edges on a decorative silver tray. — Corn Flake Macaroons. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Corn Flake Macaroons are a unique, no-bake treat with a crunchy texture from corn flakes and a chewy sweetness from coconut. They’re quick, easy and perfect for when you want something simple but satisfying.
Get the recipe: Corn Flake Macaroons

Colorful pinwheel cookies with red, green, and white swirls, edged with multicolored sprinkles, stacked on a white surface. — Christmas Pinwheel Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This is a recap of Day 1 of our 12 days of cookies Christmas Cookie Collection for 2024. On each of the next 12 days, we will be highlighting a dozen different cookies you may want to make this year for your annual cookie exchange or another holiday celebration.
Get the recipe: 12 Holiday Cookies That Will Make You the Undisputed Champion of Cookie Swaps

Frosted cookies topped with crushed peppermint candies on parchment paper. — Peppermint Sugar Cookies. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Today’s roundup is actually a baker’s dozen — or 13 — holiday treats for Day 2 of the 12 days of Christmas cookies. Of course, I’m sharing a dozen unique cookie recipes. Plus, I’ve added in an extra holiday treat.
Get the recipe: 13 Holiday Treats That Will Steal the Show

Gingerbread cookies decorated with white icing are placed on festive paper. — Gingerbread Cookies Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Here is a recap of Day 3 of the 12 days of Christmas cookies. In today’s roundup, you’ll find everything from classic gingerbreads cookies to gluten-free options, if that’s something you need.
Get the recipe: 12 Holiday Cookie Recipes So Good

12 Holiday Cookies That Will Make You Forget the Store-Bought Stuff Forever

Three decorated cookies with blue icing, topped with small frosting Christmas trees and white snow-like dots, on a white plate. — Air Fryer Gingerbread Cookies. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Welcome to Day 4 of the 12 days of Christmas cookies. In this roundup, we’ve included a recipe on how to make cookies in the air fryer, yes, the air fryer. I’m confident these dozen recipes will get you off of store-bought cookies forever.
Get the recipe: 12 Holiday Cookies That Will Make You Forget the Store-Bought Stuff Forever

A round chocolate treat decorated like an owl, with candy eyes, a red candy nose, and white candy details, sits on a plaid tablecloth in front of more similar treats on a plate. — No Bake Penguin Cookies Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

This is the cookie roundup from Day 5 of the 12 days of Christmas cookies. We featured some really fun shapes of cookies on this day, including reindeer cookies as well as no-bake penguin cookies.
Get the recipe: From Penguins to Reindeer 12 Holiday Cookie Shapes You’re Sure to Love

12 Delicious Holiday Cookies From Pink to Green and Everything In Between

A variety of decorated Christmas cookies, featuring frosting, sprinkles, chocolate candies, and jam, arranged in a festive box. — Air Fryer Christmas Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Welcome to Day 6 of our 12 days of cookies Christmas Cookie Collection for 2024. Today’s roundup includes holiday cookies in shades of pink and green and everything in between. They’re so festive.
Get the recipe: 12 Delicious Holiday Cookies From Pink to Green and Everything In Between

One Dozen Delicious Holiday Cookies You Need to Bake This Season

Four reindeer-shaped treats made from cookies with pretzel antlers, black eyes, and red candy noses. — Reindeer Cookie Pops. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Welcome to Day 7 of our 12 days of cookies Christmas Cookie Collection for 2024. I’m confident that this collection of a dozen delicious holiday cookies will leave you drooling. Also, if you ever run out of sugar while baking, this article provides info on 9 sugar substitutes.
Get the recipe: One Dozen Delicious Holiday Cookies You Need to Bake This Season