Text by Claire Pool
With flour coating the countertops and festive music playing in the background, cherish time spent in the kitchen with family this Christmas. From bold flavors to timeless favorites, here’s plenty of treats to share with neighbors or to leave for Santa to enjoy with a glass of cold milk. Try this lineup of our top 10 cookie recipes from the pages of our sister publications, Bake from Scratch, Southern Lady, Taste of the South, and TeaTime.
Sprinkle Sugar Cookies
This foolproof classic gives your dessert table a bounty of color when rolled in red, white, and green sprinkles. Perfect for making with your little ones, these cookies are sure to be a hit.
Snowflake Macarons
Delicate Snowflake Macarons are a showstopping sweet. Flavored with peppermint and topped with a simple iced snowflake, wow friends with this French patisserie staple.
Browned Butter Gingerbread Lace Cookies
Nutty browned butter makes these gingerbread cookies even more delectable. For an easy decoration, top the cookies with a doily and then dust them with confectioners’ sugar, reminiscent of freshly fallen snow.
Candy Cane Cookies
Re-create this beloved peppermint treat into a soft cookie to enjoy along with a hot cup of tea. This confection is a great addition to a neighborhood cookie swap.
Hot Chocolate Cookies with Toasty Marshmallows
An esteemed holiday beverage gets reimagined as a two-bite treat. These Hot Chocolate Cookies are finished with marshmallows lightly toasted under the broiler.
Silver Bell Sugar Cookies
Show off your icing skills with these Silver Bell Sugar Cookies. A sprinkling of luster dust makes these bells really shine.
Orange-Bourbon Crinkle Cookies
Two favorite Christmas flavors combine for this twist on traditional. Bright citrus and warm bourbon create a new take on the popular crinkle cookie.
Christmas Tree Meringues
These light treats pair well with rich one-bite delights. Try these Christmas Tree Meringues for a festive addition to your dessert spread.
Ultimate Cookies
Baking for a large crowd? This basic recipe includes three mix-in options, whether you’re looking for kid-friendly sweets or sweet-salty combinations.
Snowflake Sandwich Cookies with Eggnog Spice Filling
These Snowflake Sandwich Cookies include the quintessential holiday flavors. Creamy filling reminiscent of eggnog pairs perfectly with the spiced cookies.
