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A Baker’s Dozen of Cookies That Prove You Can Never Have Too Many Sweets at the Holidays

ByLeah Ingram

Welcome to Day 11 of our 12 days of cookies Christmas Cookie Collection for 2024. If you find yourself baking any one of these baker’s dozen cookie recipes and run out of butter, you can try one of these ​butter substitutes​. Today’s roundup includes a bonus 13th recipe for vegan butter cookies.

Illustration titled "12 Days of Cookies - Day 11" featuring 12 images of different cookies, including Chocolate Chip, Pecan Pie, Lemon, Pumpkin, Cashew, and Grinch Cookies.

Cheesecake Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

These Cheesecake Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies are pure decadence. The classic chocolate chip cookie stuffed with a creamy cheesecake filling is a dream come true for anyone who loves a sweet surprise.
Get the recipe: Cheesecake Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies

Pecan Pie Cookies

A stack of three cookies topped with a nut and caramel mixture. The top cookie has a bite taken out of it.
Pecan Pie Cookies. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

These Pecan Pie Cookies are like mini versions of the classic pie. The buttery cookie base and gooey pecan filling make them a perfect bite-sized indulgence for the holidays.
Get the recipe: Pecan Pie Cookies

Chocolate Mint Kiss Cookies

Chocolate cookies topped with powdered sugar and chocolate pieces, with two cookies in the center showing a mint filling.
Chocolate Mint Kiss Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

I love how these Chocolate Mint Kiss Cookies combine rich cocoa with a refreshing minty kiss on top. They’re festive and delicious, and a minty twist on a traditional chocolate Kiss cookie.
Get the recipe: Chocolate Mint Kiss Cookies

Salted Dark Chocolate Cookies

A row of chocolate cookies with a sprinkle of sea salt on a white rectangular platter.
Salted Dark Chocolate Cookies. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

These Salted Dark Chocolate Cookies are an irresistible blend of sweet and salty. The deep, intense chocolate flavor balanced with a sprinkle of sea salt makes them feel like a gourmet treat.
Get the recipe: Salted Dark Chocolate Cookies

Pumpkin White Chocolate Chip Cookies

Six oatmeal cookies with white chocolate chips on a cooling rack with a light blue cloth underneath.
Pumpkin White Chocolate Chip Cookies. Photo credit: Urban Farmie.

Pumpkin White Chocolate Chip Cookies are my go-to for fall. The warm pumpkin spices paired with sweet, creamy white chocolate chips make them soft, chewy, and completely irresistible.
Get the recipe: Pumpkin White Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chewy Lemon Cookies

A plate with four cookies topped with white icing on a wooden surface and a green cloth.
Chewy Lemon Cookies. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Chewy Lemon Cookies are perfect when I’m in the mood for something light and tangy. The bright lemon flavor and soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture make them a refreshing treat.
Get the recipe: Chewy Lemon Cookies

Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

A stack of four chocolate cookies with chocolate chips, one broken in half, placed on a small dish. A bowl of chocolate chips is visible in the background.
Double Chocolate Chip Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Double Chocolate Chip Cookies are rich, fudgy and loaded with, of course, chocolate chips, making them a favorite for any chocolate lover like me.
Get the recipe: Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Cashew Cookies

A stack of chocolate cookies with chopped nuts on a blue plate.
Chocolate Cashew Cookies. Running to the Kitchen.

These Chocolate Cashew Cookies are a delightful mix of creamy chocolate and buttery cashews. The combination of crunch and chewiness makes them one of my favorite treats.
Get the recipe: Chocolate Cashew Cookies

Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

A close-up of a chocolate cookie topped with glossy chocolate ganache and chocolate shavings.
Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies are a decadent twist on a classic. The rich, buttery cookie and smooth chocolate center create a perfect bite every time.
Get the recipe: Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies

A stack of three golden-brown peanut butter cookies with fork marks on top, on a wooden surface.
Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

I love how easy and quick these Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies are to make. They’re soft and perfectly peanut buttery. It still blows my mind that you can bake cookies in an air fryer instead of the oven.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies

Grinch Cookies

Green cookies with white powdered sugar and red and white candy cane sprinkles.
Grinch Cookies. Photo credit: Hungry Cooks Kitchen.

Grinch Cookies are a holiday favorite with their bright green color and playful heart-shaped decoration. They’re soft and sweet. These are always a hit with the littles.
Get the recipe: Grinch Cookies

Mashed Potato Cookies

Seven golden-brown cookies on a white marble surface.
Mashed Potato Cookies. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Mashed Potato Cookies might sound unusual, but they’re a hidden gem. The potatoes make them extra soft and moist, while the sweet flavors shine through in every bite.
Get the recipe: Mashed Potato Cookies

vegan no butter cookie recipe
Photo credit: Leah Ingram.

When you say you have a vegan butter cookie recipe, that sounds contradictory. However, by substituting all dairy and animal products with vegan ingredients, you get the taste and flavor of a butter cookie without any butter being in there. And this recipe is delicious.
Get the recipe: Vegan No Butter Cookies

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

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

oday’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.
Get the recipe: 12 Holiday Cookies Guaranteed to Satisfy Your Inner Cookie Monster

12 Must-Bake Holiday Cookies That Are Sure To Become Your Family’s New Favorite

Chocolate-covered cookies with colorful sprinkles, including red, green, and yellow stars, are stacked in a pile.
Chocolate Covered Ritz Crackers. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Welcome to Day 9 of our 12 days of cookies Christmas Cookie Collection for 2024. Before I get to today’s cookie roundup, I wanted to point you to an article I just wrote that will help you with your cookie baking. It’s all about ​cooking spray alternatives​. Once you try them, you’ll never reach for Pam again.
Get the recipe: 12 Must-Bake Holiday Cookies That Are Sure To Become Your Family’s New Favorite

12 Must-Try Holiday Cookies That’ll Have Everyone Coming Back for More

Gingerbread cookies holding candy canes with green ribbons, arranged on a white surface with red and gold star ornaments and a green plaid cloth.
Chocolate Gingerbread Men Cookies. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Welcome to Day 10 of our 12 days of cookies Christmas Cookie Collection for 2024. Are you in cookie heaven yet? I know I am. Also, if you’re throwing a celebration soon and don’t feel like cooking (or, gasp, baking cookies), here are some ideas for making ​holiday party food​ without turning on the oven!
Get the recipe: 12 Must-Try Holiday Cookies That’ll Have Everyone Coming Back for More

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