One of the many traditions associated with Christmas is baking, especially Christmas cookies. Families and friends gather to do Christmas cookie exchanges and bring the sweet treats to different Christmas parties. Rather than just buying a roll of Tollhouse cookie dough or Pillsbury Reindeer shape cookies, homemade is the way to go. From the classic chocolate chip to more unconventional cookies, like kitchen sink and chocolate peppermint, here are the best recipes for this holiday season.
- Peanut Butter Cookies
These bite-sized peanut butter goodies are super easy to make and travel well because they have no frosting or anything that could make them get ruined. They can be embellished with the signature perpendicular fork marks or a Hershey Kiss. All you need is ½ cup of granulated sugar, ½ cup of brown sugar, ½ cup of peanut butter, ¼ cup of shortening, 1 egg, 1 ¼ cup of all-purpose flour, ¾ teaspoon of baking soda, ½ teaspoon of baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon of salt. View the full recipe here: https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/peanut-butter-cookies/6aa18699-bad1-442a-97bf-388003acce2d
- Kitchen Sink Cookies
Named after the phrase, “everything but the kitchen sink,” these cookies can be personalized because they can have any add-ins the baker desires. Chocolate chips, caramel pieces, peanut butter cups, pretzels, M&M’s, butterscotch chips, and potato chips are some options, but the chef has free creative control over these cookies, as long as the base is done correctly of course. View the full recipe here: https://houseofnasheats.com/kitchen-sink-cookies/#wprm-recipe-container-72305
- Classic Chocolate Chip
Everyone knows them and everyone loves them, especially Santa. Perfectly sweet with pockets of chocolate in every bite, you can never go wrong with a chocolate chip cookie. This recipe may be a little more in depth than the average one, but it makes all the difference. The browned butter gives the cookies a nostalgic, homey taste, and the chopped chocolate perfectly disperses the flavor. View the full recipe here: https://bromabakery.com/best-chocolate-chip-cookies/
- Funfetti Cookies
A fun spin on a regular sugar cookie, these sprinkle-filled delights are sure to brighten up your day. These can be made in one bowl and in 30 minutes, so if you’re running late, these are a good option for you. All you need is ¾ cup of unsalted butter, 1 ½ cups of granulated sugar, 1 egg, a tablespoon of vanilla extract, 2 cups of flour, ½ teaspoon of baking soda, ½ teaspoon of baking powder, ½ teaspoon of salt, and of course, rainbow sprinkles. View the full recipe here: https://bromabakery.com/funfetti-cookies/
- Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
Full of peppermint and dark chocolate, these cookies are about as Christmas-y as you can get. They have a recipe that is a bit more in-depth than others on this list, but it’ll sure be worth it in the end. The recipe calls for 1 ¼ cup of all-purpose flour, 6 tablespoons of cocoa powder, ½ teaspoon of baking powder, ½ teaspoon of baking soda, ½ teaspoon of salt, ¾ cups of unsalted butter, ¼ cup of granulated sugar, 2 room temperature egg yolks, ¾ cup of light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, ½ cup of peppermint chips or Andes Candies, ¼ cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips, and crushed candy canes to top. View the full recipe here: https://inbloombakery.com/double-chocolate-peppermint-cookies/#recipe
Hopefully, these will fill all your holiday cravings and leave you feeling filled with joy going into the new year. Happy holidays!
