From Penguins to Reindeer 12 Holiday Cookie Shapes You’re Sure to Love
Welcome to Day 5 of the 12 Days of Holiday Cookies. At least one of today’s cookie recipes includes a peanut butter cookie. Can’t bake with peanut butter? No problem. Here are easy peanut butter substitutes to try. I think you’re going to love some of these fun cookies in today’s roundup. They include reindeer and penguins.
Cinnamon Swirl Cookies
Cinnamon Swirl Cookies are a sweet and spicy treat with a beautiful swirl of cinnamon throughout the dough. They’re soft, buttery and have the perfect balance of sweetness with a warm cinnamon flavor. These cookies are perfect for enjoying with a hot drink.
Get the recipe: Cinnamon Swirl Cookies
Brookies
Brookies are the ultimate hybrid cookie, combining the best of brownies and cookies in one delicious treat. The chewy, fudgy brownie layer topped with a crisp cookie dough creates a perfect balance of textures and flavors. They’re a fun and indulgent treat for any occasion.
Get the recipe: Brookies
Peppermint Meringues
Peppermint Meringues are light, airy and have a delightful peppermint flavor. Their crisp exterior and soft, melt-in-your-mouth interior make them a refreshing holiday treat. They’re sweet, delicate and perfect for adding a festive touch to any dessert spread
Get the recipe: Peppermint Meringues
Reindeer Peanut Butter Cookies
Reindeer Peanut Butter Cookies are a fun twist on the classic peanut butter cookie. With a rich, nutty flavor and a festive reindeer decoration using candy eyes and a red nose, these cookies are as cute as they are delicious. They’re perfect for holiday baking with the kids.
Get the recipe: Reindeer Peanut Butter Cookies
Strawberry Shortcake Cookies
Strawberry Shortcake Cookies combine the flavors of fresh strawberries with a buttery, crumbly texture. The sweet strawberry chunks in each bite make them feel like a burst of summer, and a light glaze on top adds just the right touch of sweetness.
Get the recipe: Strawberry Shortcake Cookies
Spiced Molasses Cookies
Spiced Molasses Cookies are rich, chewy and full of warm, comforting spices. The molasses gives them a deep, slightly tangy flavor, while the cinnamon and ginger add a perfect amount of heat. They’re perfect for cozying up on a cold day or as a holiday favorite.
Get the recipe: Spiced Molasses Cookies
Fruit & Nut Biscotti
Fruit & Nut Biscotti are crisp and crunchy with the perfect combination of dried fruit and nuts. The almonds and cranberries add texture and a burst of flavor, while the hint of citrus brightens up the whole cookie. They’re perfect for dipping in coffee or tea.
Get the recipe: Fruit & Nut Biscotti
Pomegranate Chocolate Chip Cookies
Pomegranate Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the richness of chocolate chips with the tartness of pomegranate seeds. The chewy texture and burst of fruity flavor in every bite make these cookies a unique and delicious treat that stands out from the usual cookie.
Get the recipe: Pomegranate Chocolate Chip Cookies
Old-Fashioned Ginger Cookies
Old-Fashioned Ginger Cookies are soft, chewy and packed with warm spices. The rich flavor of ginger and molasses makes them the perfect holiday cookie, while the sugar coating on top adds just the right amount of sweetness and crunch. They’re a comforting classic.
Get the recipe: Old-Fashioned Ginger Cookies
Black Sesame Cookies
Black Sesame Cookies have a unique nutty flavor that’s slightly sweet and slightly savory. The rich black sesame seeds give them a distinctive taste and texture, making them a deliciously different treat for anyone who loves trying new flavors in their cookies.
Get the recipe: Black Sesame Cookies
No Bake Penguin Cookies
No Bake Penguin Cookies are an adorable, no-fuss treat. With a crunchy base, creamy filling and a simple chocolate coating, they’re shaped into little penguins and decorated with candy for eyes and noses. These cookies are a fun and easy treat to make with kids.
Get the recipe: No Bake Penguin Cookies
Melting Moments
Melting Moments are delicate, buttery cookies that literally melt in your mouth. Their smooth, rich texture is complemented by a hint of vanilla, making them simple yet luxurious. They’re perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea or as a light, sweet snack.
Get the recipe: Melting Moments
12 Holiday Cookies That Will Make You the Undisputed Champion of Cookie Swaps
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.
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Get Your Cookie Game On With 13 Holiday Treats That Will Steal the Show
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.
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12 Holiday Cookie Recipes So Good You’ll Be the Apple of Your Family’s Eye
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
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