The holidays just aren’t the same without a plate of cookies cooling on the counter. Whether you love the classics or crave something a little more unexpected, these 14 holiday cookie recipes are the perfect excuse to turn on your oven and get baking. From buttery shortbread to gooey chocolate delights, you’ll find yourself sneaking “just one more” every time you walk through the kitchen.
Christmas Peppermint Bark Cookies
These Christmas Peppermint Bark Cookies are made with chocolate cookies dipped in white chocolate and sprinkled with crunchy peppermint sprinkles. You can make your own cookies or start with store-bought chocolate cookies to cut down on prep time. Get the recipe
Hot Chocolate Snickerdoodle Cookie Cups
These Hot Chocolate Snickerdoodle Cookie Cups are made with snickerdoodle cookie dough formed into a cute little cup that’s filled with chocolate ganache and mini marshmallows. These delicious little cups are made to look like little cups of hot chocolate. Get the recipe
Soft Peppermint Meltaways
These Soft Peppermint Meltaways are like little bites of holiday magic. They’re buttery, cool with peppermint, and so soft they practically disappear the second you bite in. Topped with a creamy peppermint frosting and a sprinkle of crushed candy canes, they’re the kind of cookie that just feels festive. Get the recipe
Festive Peppermint Bark Brownies
These Festive Peppermint Bark Brownies are a fantastic holiday dessert to make for a cookie exchange or to bring to parties, with their gooey delicious brownie, sweet cream cheese layer, chocolate ganache topping, and crunchy peppermint sprinkles. The three layers of rich sweet chocolate and cream cheese are each unique and tantalizing in their own way. I love how they come together to make one super tasty treat. Get the recipe
Cranberry Pistachio Cookies
A delightful holiday cookie with a festive explosion of flavor. These buttery, fruit & nut Cranberry Pistachio Cookies are guaranteed to become a family favorite! These cookies are perfect for an easy dessert that your whole family can enjoy. The best thing about these cookies is that you can make the dough in advance to bake when you are ready. Get the recipe
Shortbread & Chocolate Holiday Cookies
Indulge in the rich, buttery goodness of these Shortbread & Chocolate Cookie Bars that are sure to become a favorite in your holiday baking repertoire! With a perfectly crumbly shortbread base topped with a luscious layer of melted chocolate, these bars are a delightful combination of textures and flavors. Get the recipe
Festive Chocolate Covered Christmas Light Oreos
Decorating cookies for the holidays doesn’t have to be complicated, and these Festive Chocolate Covered Christmas Oreos prove it! With their colorful candy lights and white chocolate base, they’re the perfect no-bake treat to add some sparkle to your dessert table. Get the recipe
Melting Snowman Sugar Cookies
These Melting Snowman Sugar Cookies are not only adorable but also incredibly fun to make! With soft and chewy sugar cookies topped with a generous layer of melted chocolate, these whimsical snowmen are perfect for holiday parties, cookie exchanges, or simply to enjoy at home. Easy to decorate and irresistibly cute, these cookies are sure to bring smiles to everyone who sees (and tastes) them! Get the recipe
Chocolate Dipped Oreo Christmas Trees
These Chocolate Dipped Oreo Christmas Trees are not only delicious but also incredibly fun to make! With just a few simple ingredients, you can transform ordinary Oreos into festive Christmas trees that are sure to impress family and friends. Get the recipe
Festive Rice Krispie Christmas Trees
These Festive Rice Krispie Trees are fun and festive, and you don’t have to put a lot of time into making them. These treats are a huge hit at a party, because everyone loves Rice Krispies Treats and they’re just so cute. We made them recently for a party and everyone was talking about them. Get the recipe
Easy Mexican Wedding Cookies
These irresistible Mexican Wedding Cookies are ultra buttery, crumbly, and nutty – the perfect shortbread cookie for any occasion. You may have also heard them go by the name of Snowball Cookies. My mom used to make batches and batches of them at Christmas time that we would eat for the whole season, and also pack up to give away to family in homemade food baskets. Get the recipe
Red Velvet Chocolate Kiss Cookies
These Red Velvet Chocolate Kiss Cookies are perfect for the Christmas season with a combination of rich cocoa, vibrant red coloring, and sweet Hershey’s Kisses. We make a lot of thumbprint cookies – for all occasions. So why not make some for Christmas? You will love with the vibrant red velvet cookies. They are delicious when topped with Hershey’s Kisses. Get the recipe
Chocolate Fudge Nutter Butter Reindeer
The holiday season is filled with delightful treats, and what could be more charming than adorable Chocolate Fudge Nutter Butter Reindeer? These easy-to-make snacks are not only delicious but also a fun activity for the whole family. With pre-dipped chocolate cookies serving as the base, all you need to do is add a cute face to create these festive reindeer. Get the recipe
Melted Snowman White Chocolate Bark
Melted Snowman White Chocolate Bark is a winter dessert with sweet white chocolate in the shape of a melted snowman, with mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup hats and pretzels for arms. The look of each one changes based on how you place the eyes and sprinkle noses. My family had so much fun making these melted snowmen that require minimal ingredients. Get the recipe
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When not mixing up delicious cocktails to enjoy on the patio with friends, Angela is busy writing about food and drinks for three popular food websites, and exchanging creative ideas on social media.