Time to get baking in the kitchen with these Cookie Recipes for Christmas! Since Thanksgiving is officially over, get ready for the holidays by starting with my delicious desserts.
Believe it or not, I haven’t baked many new recipes this month because I rely on my old desserts to save the season. After all, they are that delicious!
What’s your go-to- traditional dessert you make every Christmas? Mine would either have to be thumbprint cookies or my crispy chocolate chip cookies. Yes, they are essential recipes but are also some of the best cookie recipes for Christmas! Let me know your favorite treat, so maybe you can try some of mine, and I’ll test out some of yours!
There’s nothing better than having a warm house with dessert scents wafting through the air. That’s easily one of my favorite parts about baking, is that the house smells so good afterward. Plus, I love creating delicious dishes for my family. What about you? I know not everyone loves to bake, let alone cook, but there are also some people out there that enjoy the heck out of it.
These recipes are some of the best cookie recipes for Christmas. I guarantee there is something here for everyone, whether you’re a beginner, professional, or just looking for something new to try this holiday season!
Saturday Chitchat with Janine – Volume 43
Hello and happy Saturday!
It’s finally the weekend. I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving full of good company and even better food. I sure had a great turkey day and was surprised by how many leftovers we had, and it seems to be that every year we eat less and less! Not that I’m complaining though, my family loves Thanksgiving
leftovers! One thing I will say is, it sure makes planning dinners a lot easier.
Now that one holiday is over, it’s time to start thinking about the next holiday, Christmas! So here are some of my favorite cookie recipes for Christmas that will make you wonder why you haven’t made them earlier.
So, for all of those bakers that want to wow your family and friends this year, take a look at these desserts! Seriously, you won’t regret it. It’s always nice to try something different and bake your traditional goods because everyone likes a slight change in tasting treats!
Since we all know I love baking, I must add that I have also been binge-watching The Great Britsh Baking Show to get me into the Christmas spirit of baking. So, why not join me! Together, let’s chain-watch episodes of some of the best bakers in the world while baking some of my cookie recipes for Christmas!
A Personal Note from Janine
Happy Saturday!
I hope you all had a lovely Thanksgiving with family and friends. It’s so beautiful to have my family all home for the holidays. And speaking of the holidays, we are busy with lots of craft projects and baking.
I have a lot scheduled for the blog, and I’m excited to share them with you in the next couple of weeks.
Behind the blog scene, I stay up late working on posts, and I’m up bright and early to begin my day. Thank goodness, I don’t require too much sleep, so I can get everything done.
My husband doesn’t know how I stay so focused and productive! If you know anything about my parents and four brothers, we have a few things in common. We are super concentrated!
Michael laughs that we all have an obsessive quality that stands out among all of us!
Of course, we all obsess about different things, but in the end, we all have something we go over the top with! I have two brothers that can’t fish enough. My other brother loves photography, and he is the one that takes my blog photos. And my fourth brother loves golfing! And then there is me, who loves to bake, craft and blog!
But, I guess you can say that this personality quality drives me over here on the blog.
Well, I love what I do! So thanks so much for subscribing to our blog and newsletter!
Cheers,
This Week’s Inspiration – Cookie Recipes for Christmas
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Homemade Cookies Gift Packaging
Since this blog post is all about cookie recipes for Christmas, I thought that a package to put those cookies in would be perfect for the occasion. Well, here is that package!
This is a gift package that you can make at home! Not only is it a DIY, but it’s also an excellent way to give some of your best-baked treats to your loved ones.
Gluten Free Peanut Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
If you think you’ve tasted the best cookie, think again. This recipe is the best for a couple of reasons. And it is a simple recipe, so no hassle, and it only has four ingredients!
This cookie contains no wheat flour at all, which is a perfect gluten-free dessert. Instead, it’s a chewy and soft chocolate chip cookie that is simple to make with its whopping four ingredients.
I always love a gluten-free cookie recipe, and this one is among my favorites. When you taste this cookie, you’ll swear that it has flour in it.
The Best Basic French Macaron Recipe
I have been obsessed with finding a macaron recipe for what feels like an eternity, and now I can finally say that these little gems are now my favorite cookie!
If you love mini desserts to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee, these macarons are here for you. Seriously, these are so delicious, and they will melt in your mouth.
It seems like to me, and you got a lot of time on your hands, you might as well check out this mouthwatering recipe to get a taste of Paris!
The Best Crunchy Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookie
I want to shout it from every rooftop that I finally have the best chocolate chip cookie recipe. Of course, you might say that I love cookies, but these are the best because of all of the desserts and treats I have created.
If you like a crunchy cookie, then this is the cookie for you! It is packed full of chocolate chips in every bite. I promise you that you probably haven’t had a cookie like this one ever!
Instead, this chocolate chip cookie is much taller than the classic cookie. As a result, it isn’t a soft and thin type of cookie. But instead, it is somewhat crunchy and delicious.
Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Recipe
This pumpkin snickerdoodle is a little bit different than most recipes. You see, it has pure pumpkin flour that delivers the beautiful pumpkin flavor and creates a deliciously fluffy and soft cookie!
If you like snickerdoodles, like my husband, you will love this cookie! Even though it’s pumpkin, this recipe still counts as one of the many cookie recipes for Christmas!
Cookies are my favorite kind of dessert. And this snickerdoodle recipe has a beautiful blend of spices that naturally make it a lovely fall and winter cookie.
The Best Big Thick Oatmeal Cookie Recipe
This is seriously the yummiest oatmeal cookie recipe. If you love oatmeal and granola bars, then you’re in luck. Unfortunately, the photos don’t show how thick and chunky these cookies are in person!
I must admit it does call for a lot of oats. But no need to worry, the more, the better!
This recipe is one of those treats that you can enjoy any time of the year, and it just seems like all cookies taste better during Christmas! 😉
Brown Butter Sugar Cookies with Chocolate Ganache
This recipe is irresistible. The flavor is rich and incredible. I mean, who doesn’t love a chocolate ganache in between two perfect sugar cookies?
These are my favorite type of cookies to bake during this year when Christmas music is playing, and the family is in the kitchen lending a hand.
If you love sugar cookies, you’ve got to try this recipe. Without a doubt, it will become your family favorite!
Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
Now, this is a favorite family recipe if I’ve ever seen one. But, seriously, when I bake a batch of my famous thumbprint cookies, it’s about gone in 2 days.
These are the type of cookies you can’t pass up this Christmas. If you’re haven’t baked these yet, I recommend giving this recipe a go because they are simple, small, and delightful treats for all.
Raspberry Filled Heart Cookies
Even though it’s almost Christmas, we can still make these heart cookies for the holidays. I mean, look at them. These raspberry-filled heart cookies are so adorable and so delicious!
To put these cookies in one of my homemade cookie gift packages would be wonderful to send to neighbors, friends, and family.
Not only would these treats be a wonderful gift to give, but they aren’t half bad either!
This Week’s – Boutique of the Week (Christmas Pillows)
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Boutique of the Week – Christmas Pillows
Start decorating ahead of time with this festive collection of Christmas Pillows. After Thanksgiving, it’s go-time for Christmas! Meaning it’s time to put up your tree and decorate your home for the holidays!
Whether you’re looking for one or many, these Christmas pillows are here to give you warmth and comfort during this holiday season and to also look good in your home!
Hopefully, now that the Thanksgiving festivities have passed, you can sit down and take a look at this collection of Christmas pillows ranging from faux fur pieces, festive pillows and more!
My Favorite Things – More Cookie Recipes for Christmas
Sugar Cookies
Cheers to Christmas sweets! Here is a collection of cookies from my friend, Leslie. She has a bunch of make-ahead holiday desserts for you to make, including these snowflake sugar cookies!
I adore Leslie’s desserts, especially these snowflakes, because they’re festive, beautiful, and delicious to the taste! If you’re like me and love to bake, you will LOVE anything Leslie creates because she is an excellent baker.
Whether you want to get a head start on baking for friends and family, or you feel the need to bake, take a look at some of these cookies to get ahead on your holiday baking!
German Iced Spiced Christmas Cookies
Learn how to make a spicy, German cookie smothered in icing from my good friend, Christina! They’re the perfect treat for the holidays!
Today’s recipe is a delicious German Christmas cookie called Pfeffernusse (or Peppernuts, in English). If you like the taste of gingerbread, you’ll love these! They’re spicy, soft, and pillowy, and they’re encased in an icing glaze to keep them moist and give them even more sweetness and texture.
This recipe is unique because it’s been in Christina’s family for a long time, so here is a traditional cookie from her family to yours!
Candy Cane Frosted Swirl Cookies
Take the classic candy cane cookie and give it a modern update by rolling it and frosting it with crushed candy canes with Jen!
Jen’s cookie recipe screams Christmas time and will become a hit at your holiday party, whether it’s with friends or family or both!
There are many different ways to decorate this swirl cookie. Try creating a holiday swirl and add some yummy frosting, or even try sprinkling crushed candy canes for an updated favorite!
Other Desserts for Christmas
The Best Blueberry Buckle Cake Recipe
Now I know this isn’t one of my cookie recipes for Christmas, BUT it is an excellent holiday recipe! So here is my blueberry buckle cake that will cure your cravings.
To change it up, I added my icing recipe to this recipe, and wow! It’s amazing! Not to toot my own horn, but this recipe can’t go wrong with a cup of tea or coffee and will become a family favorite of yours.
Apple Dutch Baby Recipe
If you’ve had the original House of Pancake’s Apple Dutch Baby, then you’ll love this recipe. It’s an oven-baked pancake that’s easy to make, and you can serve it for breakfast, brunch, and dessert!
This is one of those recipes you could have on Christmas morning after opening all of the presents and enjoying the awaited day of festivities!
Berry Cobbler Recipe
Yes, this may seem like a summer dessert, but it’s on my list for winter treats, and there’s no way I’m switching it out because it’s easily one of my favorites.
If you’re looking for a dessert that contains fruit, this is the best recipe you’re going to come across. It’s sweet with a fresh taste of strawberries! And the best part about this recipe is that you can add any fruit you want and make it your recipe!
The Best Lemon Sour Cream Pie
Pies are just for Thanksgiving time, and they can also be for Christmas. My lemon pie is probably one that many people haven’t tried, let alone baked before, but after one try, you will fall in love with this recipe.
Sweet with lemon yet a little tart, it’s the perfect mixture for a great dessert. Plus, it’s a pie, meaning you will have tons of leftovers to share with friends, neighbors, loved ones, or keep the whole thing for yourself! It’s that delicious.
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Red & White Christmas Tree
It’s that time of the year to take down the tree from the attic, put it all together and decorate it with all of your traditional, unique, and wholesome ornaments.
Everyone loves the color red for Christmas, so here is my red and white Christmas tree to fulfill all of your red and white winter wonderland dreams!
Home for Christmas Home Tour
Since I decorate more than one room for the holidays, this is an inside look of my holiday home. Find inspiration from this tour on how to decorate your tree, mantle, porch, and more!
I’m here to give you as much help as needed when it comes to the holidays (aka the busiest time of the year) so check out my Christmas home tour for all of those decorating tips and tricks!
This Week’s Tip – Baking Sprinkles
Sugar Sprinkles
When I bake during Christmas, I can’t help adding a few festive colored sprinkles to the mix. Adding sugar sprinkles makes baking more fun than ever because you can mix and match colors, patterns, and designs!
These sugar sprinkles are one of my favorite brands, and you can’t go wrong with them when baking.
My Latest Obsession – Christmas Pillow
Cute Pillow
My daughter and I have searched all our local home decor stores for the perfect Christmas pillow for our living room. We began our search in October and came up empty-handed.
Finally, my daughter spied this pillow on the internet, and I loved it the minute I saw it. So, I bought this adorable pillow, and today it arrived. I love these wool hooked throws. They have an antique or New England style that adds a bit of coziness to a home.
A couple of months ago, I bought a Merry and Bright one in my bedroom, and I love it. These pillows always make me smile.
Plus, they’re so unique, and they stand out beyond the standard holiday pillow.
Hello, everyone!
Again, I hope you all had a relaxing Thanksgiving break, spending time with friends and relaxing with family. I had all my favorite people by my side to eat good food, so one could say I had a great Thursday! Alright, enough with the Thanksgiving chat, it’s now time to focus on Christmas, starting with some cookie recipes for Christmas!
Bake them today, tomorrow, or whenever. After all, it isn’t December yet, so we might as well get a head start on all of the baking festivities.
Have a great weekend!
Cheers,
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