14 Holiday Cookies So Tasty You’ll Want to Make More

Nothing fills your home with warmth quite like the smell of fresh-baked cookies during the holidays. These 14 cookie recipes are made for sharing or keeping all to yourself if you can’t resist. With a mix of festive flavors, cozy spices, and irresistible textures, each one will have you reaching for the mixing bowl again long after the last crumb disappears.

Soft Peppermint Meltaways

If you’re looking for a cookie that practically melts in your mouth, these Soft Peppermint Meltaways are exactly that. They have a delicate, shortbread-like texture, and a cloud of cool peppermint cream cheese frosting on top. Crushed candy canes give them a festive crunch and make them a pretty addition to any cookie tray. 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. You can always change up the filling or topping to keep them interesting. 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

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

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

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. 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

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. Get the recipe

Holiday Peppermint Bark Recipe

Holiday Peppermint Bark is a quintessential holiday treat that combines the rich creaminess of chocolate with the refreshing crunch of peppermint. It’s simple to make, looks stunning in a festive tin, and makes the perfect gift or addition to your holiday dessert table. Get the recipe

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

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