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Spread holiday cheer with festive cutout sugar cookies that are remarkably easy to make — and decorate. Crispy on the outside yet soft and chewy on the inside, these colorful confections are a foolproof addition to any cookie swap. Pro tip: Chilling the dough is crucial, and any scraps should be refrigerated again before rerolling.
Fill your kitchen with the sweet and spicy smell of classic gingerbread cookies, kicked up a notch by the genius that is Deb Perelman of Smitten Kitchen. These chewy yet sturdy treats can be used for anything from a gingerbread house to gingerbread men to sugary snowflakes, and, as a bonus, can be stored after baking for up to a week. (Some would even say that the longer you keep them, the better they taste.)
Three layers of almond sponge cake come together with sticky apricot preserves and melted chocolate in these quintessential tri-color Italian holiday cookies, which are, happily, much easier to make than you might think. Follow the recipe from start to finish in one sitting, or bake the layers the night before and pick up with the remaining steps in the morning; either way, Nana is sure to approve.
These decadent meltaway cookies contain everything you love about a creamy cup of hot cocoa. Buttery, chocolate-y, and oh-so-rich, the one-of-a-kind treats are topped with chocolate ganache, mini-marshmallows, crushed peppermint sticks, and maybe a little bit of Christmas magic. Good luck saving some for Santa.
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Go ahead and bring the kids into the kitchen — this crowd-pleasing treat is so simple to make, a toddler can do it. (Well, with your help of course; there is an oven and a mixer involved, after all.) The classic cinnamon-sugar flavor of that childhood favorite snickerdoodles gets a special holiday boost thanks to crushed candy canes.
Can’t decide what kind of cookies you want to bake? Don’t! Just grab whatever sounds good from your cupboards: chopped-up candy bars, mini chocolate chips, potato chips, pretzels, even freshly ground coffee (no, we’re not kidding) will all work for this little-bit-of-everything treat. Just don’t forget to add red and green M&Ms, and voilà! Irresistible Christmas cookies, made with everything but the kitchen sink.
Oatmeal cookies get dressed up for the holidays with vanilla icing. These soft and oh-so-chewy treats are all about the crumbly, melt-in-your-mouth texture, and the most difficult part about making them just might be waiting for the aforementioned icing to cool before popping one in your mouth. For a little extra punch, consider adding raisins or craisins to the batter.
Who says your love affair with all things pumpkin flavored has to stop after Thanksgiving? These bite-sized nuggets of yum made with canned pumpkin, oats, and maple syrup are a little like a cross between a flat pumpkin cookie, a crumbly pumpkin scone, and a fluffy pumpkin muffin … all of which makes them the perfect soft-baked companion to your morning coffee, or a delightful after-dinner treat. Or both. (No judgment.) You decide.
Salty meets sweet in these thick and chunky treats that elevate the classic chocolate chip cookie to a new level, thanks to the addition of a little creamy caramel and crunchy pretzel. Pro tip: If you have trouble finding caramel bits, substitute butterscotch chips or simply pick up some regular caramels and cut them into small pieces.
Procrastinators of the world, rejoice: decadent peanut butter and chocolate cookies go delectably gluten-free in this five-ingredient recipe that goes from mixing bowl to cooling rack in just 30 minutes. These quick-fix cookies are almost ethereally light and delicate in texture, thanks to their complete lack of starch; bonus points for the exquisite textural contrast of creamy chocolate chips and crunchy peanut butter cookie dough.
Carb-conscious cookie lovers, dread that dessert buffet no longer! These lovely chocolate shortbread cookies are flourless, gluten-free, and low sugar (not that your tastebuds will notice). Thanks to the use of almond meal, they also have a nice subtly nutty flavor that makes it hard to eat just one.
Satisfy your sweet tooth with no-bake coconut cookies that also happen to be egg, dairy, and gluten free. Oh, and they’re ridiculously easy to make, too. Simply toss the ingredients in a food processor, and poof: Thick, chewy coconut confections are yours for the taking (er, eating). If you’d like to up the indulgence factor just a bit, try dipping them in dark chocolate.
‘Tis the season for sweet cookie treats. Whether you like your bite-sized baked goods crispy and crunchy or ooey, gooey, and decadently soft, we’ve found a fun and festive recipes you’ll love — including a few healthier options. (Because that way, you can eat more of them.) So go ahead, click through the above gallery and find simple, sure-to-please cookies perfect for holiday parties and cold winter nights at home alike.
