Who doesn’t absolutely love Christmas cookies? So, here’s some inspiration for your holiday baking this year.
1. Gingerbread
Gingerbread cookies are definitely a Christmas classic. They are the perfect combination of sweet with a hint of spice. Unlike most Christmas cookies, gingerbread cookies have molasses in them. Whether you’re making a gingerbread house or just decorating little gingerbread man cutouts, decorating gingerbread can be a lot of fun!
2. Peanut Blossoms
Chocolate and peanut butter have got to be one of the best combinations out there! Peanut blossoms are peanut butter cookies rolled in sugar with a Hershey Kiss in the middle. They are a quick but very delicious treat!
3. Candy Cane Cookies
Candy canes are a classic Christmas treat, but have you ever tried candy cane cookies? These are delicious, mint flavored cookies. Half of the dough is dyed red, and the other half remains white. Before making, you roll the dough into thin strips and twist them together to make the cookies look like a candy cane.
4. No Bakes
No bakes aren’t specifically Christmas cookies, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be enjoyed during the Christmas season. They have cocoa powder, peanut butter, oatmeal, and sweetened condensed milk in them. They are very simple and easy to make, as well as super delicious!
5. Peppermint Bark
Peppermint Bark is another delicious and simple holiday treat. An extremely simple way to make it is by just melting down some chocolate and mixing in a little peppermint extract. After, you can spread it out on a tray and sprinkle on some crushed candy cane or peppermint.
6. Butter Balls
Butter balls are a delicious, powdery cookie. They are coated in powdered sugar. If you want you can even add in pecans. You can dye them red and green or coat them in red and green sprinkles instead of powdered sugar to get extra festive!
7. Ginger Snaps
Ginger snaps are a crispy Christmas classic. Similar to gingerbread they have molasses in them. Ginger snaps have the perfect little pop of spice from the ginger and cinnamon.
8. Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies
Cranberry oatmeal cookies are chewy and delicious. They’re similar to oatmeal raisin cookies, but since it’s Christmas time, they have cranberries instead of raisins for a pop of Christmas color.
9. Christmas Wreath Cookies
Christmas wreath cookies are a bit similar to rice crispy treats. They are simple but delicious. The main ingredients are cornflakes, marshmallows, and green food coloring. Decorate your wreath cookies with red mini M&Ms as the berries on your wreath.
10. Sugar Cookies
Sugar cookies are another Christmas classic. You can cut them out in fun Christmas shapes like stars, snowmen, candy canes, snowflakes, and so much more. They are loads of fun to decorate. Get creative with sprinkles and icing!
Have fun with your holiday baking this season and enjoy some of your favorite Christmas cookies!
