We know that you don't need an excuse to eat cookies, but the holidays provide the perfect reason to get in the kitchen and get baking! After all, cookies make a great gift for friends, family, and coworkers. If you're not sure what to whip up this year, never fear. We've got some scrumptious choices below.
1. Gingerbread sandwich cookies
Gingerbread is a holiday classic, but this recipe takes it to the next level with some cream cheese filling! You're going to need another batch to keep for yourself.
If there's any time to indulge, it's the holiday season. And this cookie recipe has everything but the kitchen sink! We're talking pretzels, chocolate chunks, candy pieces, etc. Best of all, you can add or subtract whatever you'd like to make it truly your own.
This is, quite literally, like grandma used to make -- the recipe is from a baker whose own grandmother brought it from Lithuania. And they only require five ingredients to make.
Soft, sweet, and absolutely classic, if you're a fan of sugar cookies, you won't be able to resist this recipe...and neither will Santa! Perfect for dipping in a glass of cold milk.
If you love peppermint hot chocolate, this recipe will be your new go-to. Sparkling mint and fudgy chocolate together in a cookie; what could be better?
Forget about the dry, uninspiring oatmeal cookies of your past; these tender and flavorful oatmeal cookies come with a glaze of sweet, decadent icing. Perfect for your workplace cookie exchange!
7. Traditional Scottish Shortbread
Looking for the perfect snappy, buttery, classic shortbread cookie? Look no further --you'll be competing with your relatives for another one of these.
Even if you've never been to Italy, you can make some nonna-approved cookies this holiday season -- give this recipe a try! How can you not love anything with sprinkles on top?
