Ready, Set, Bake! Holiday Cookies to Sweeten the Season!

When you're ready to bake, nothing hits the spot like a batch of fresh cookies. These recipes are simple, packed with flavor, and perfect for any craving. From chewy to crispy, these cookies make a great treat for any occasion, whether you're sharing or keeping them all to yourself!

Christmas Sprinkle Cookies

Chocolate-filled cookies coated with red and green sprinkles beside christmas ornaments and a pine branch. — Christmas Sprinkle Coookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

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These Christmas cookies have a surprise fudge center and are rolled in festive red, green, and white sprinkles. They’re the perfect holiday treat with extra charm!
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Oatmeal Crumbl Cookies

Cookies with white icing are on a cooling rack, with some uniced cookies and a spoon applying icing. A bowl of white icing is shown in the bottom right. — Crumbl Oatmeal Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Bake a batch of these oatmeal Crumbl copycat cookies for a soft and chewy treat. With a sweet icing drizzle covering every nook and cranny, these cookies bring all the cozy flavor of the bakery originals.
Get the Recipe: Oatmeal Crumbl Cookie

Spiced Christmas Tree Cookies

Gingerbread cookies decorated with white, red, and green icing drops on a table with a festive background. — Spiced Christmas Tree Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Our holiday favorite Spiced Christmas Tree Cookies are full of warming spices and topped with icing dots.
Get the Recipe: Spiced Christmas Tree Cookies

Browned Butter Blondies

Butter pecan blondies bars with icing and pecans on a cutting board. — Butter Pecan Blondies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Bake a pan of these rich and delicious Browned Butter Blondies with Pecans for dessert. These bars bake up soft and buttery with delicious toasted pecans and a spicy cinnamon glaze that are just a bit decadent and so, so good.
Get the Recipe: Browned Butter Blondies

Christmas Pinwheel Cookies

Festive spiral cookies with red, green, and white swirls, topped with colorful sprinkles, on a white plate; more cookies and decorations in the background. — Christmast Pinwheel Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Bake up some festive Christmas pinwheel cookies! These colorful treats taste great and bring a fun pop of color to any cookie tray—a perfect addition to your holiday lineup.
Get the Recipe: Christmas Pinwheel Cookies

Mint Sprinkle Cookies

A plate of green sugar-coated cookies with a cup of tea in the background. — Mint Sprinkle Sugar Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Indulge in the festive delight of mint cookies adorned with vibrant green and white sprinkles, adding a pop of color and flavor to each delectable bite. These treats are a scrumptious combination of festivity and deliciousness.
Get the Recipe: Mint Sprinkle Cookies

Pecan Thumbprint Cookies

A person is dipping a spoon into some thumbprint cookies with jam. — Pecan Thumbprint Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These little bite-sized jammy Pecan Thumbprint Cookies have a delicious buttery brown sugar flavor that everyone loves and a tender crumb that melts in your mouth.
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Pecan Pie Cookies

Cookies topped with chopped pecans and caramel, one has a bite taken out of it. — Pecan Pie Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Capture the essence of pecan pie in these delightful cookies. A simple yet scrumptious recipe that combines the flavors of pecans and a buttery crust, these cookies offer a taste of the classic pie in a convenient and shareable form.
Get the Recipe: Pecan Pie Cookies

Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

Introducing Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies, renowned for their rich and fudgy texture that will leave you craving more. With their unmistakable pop of vibrant red and the delectable, powdered sugar crackle top, these cookies are a feast for the eyes.
Get the Recipe: Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

Fruit & Nut Biscotti

A cup of tea with a plate of biscotti containing dried fruits and nuts, served on a plaid green napkin. — Fruit and Nut Biscotti. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These Fruit & Nut Biscotti are filled with candied fruits and almonds and pistatcions nuts and are so festive. Perfect for holiday baking or anytime you want a crunchy cookie. Biscotti are the perfect cookie for a gift too!
Get the Recipe: Fruit & Nut Biscotti

Chai Shortbread Cookies

These Chai Shortbread Cookies have the delicious chai flavor of black tea, cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger baked right into a tender cookie.
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Maple Snickerdoodles

A stack of six round cookies tied with a string next to a glass of milk on a wooden surface. — Maple Snickerdoodles. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Maple Snickerdoodles are a tasty cookie often tied to the holiday season, but they're perfect for enjoying all year round. The cinnamon swirls and maple flavor make them a classic for any occasion.
Get the Recipe: Maple Snickerdoodles

Triple Ginger Cookies

Three sugar-coated cookies arranged in a row on a white surface. — Triple Ginger Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Looking to elevate a classic ginger cookie to new heights of flavor? The secret lies in embracing more ginger. These Triple Ginger Cookies are infused with not one, but three varieties of ginger, accompanied by the aromatic essence of cloves and nutmeg.
Get the Recipe: Triple Ginger Cookies

Snowflake Sugar Cookies

These easy Snowflake Sugar Cookies are pretty iced cookies that are perfect for holiday parties, cookie trays or cookie exchanges! Use the recipe to cut out your favorite shapes.
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Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies

These Mexican hot chocolate cookies are just spicy enough with the perfect balance of sweet chocolate. This unique and tasty cookie is a hit!
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Lemon Drop Cookies

Fluffy lemon cookies covered in a zesty glaze — what could be more summery than that? They're like lemonade in a cookie.
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Iced Molasses Cookies

A stack of four frosted cookies with one featuring a bite taken, placed on white parchment paper, with a bowl of icing nearby. — Iced Molasses Cookies. Photo credit: Little House, Big Alaska.

Relish the timeless appeal of iced molasses cookies, combining the warmth of molasses with a sweet glaze. This classic recipe offers a comforting and flavorful addition to your holiday cookie selection.
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Gingerbread Bars

Nine square slices of a frosted cake, one piece is lifted slightly above the rest on parchment paper. — Gingerbread Bars. Photo credit: Little House, Big Alaska.

Delight in the warm spices of the season with gingerbread bars. A flavorful and easy-to-make treat, these bars offer the essence of gingerbread in a convenient and shareable format, perfect for holiday gatherings and festivities.
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Chocolate Rugelach

Close-up of a hand holding a pastry roll filled with chocolate and nuts. — Chocolate Rugelach with Pecans. Photo Credit: All Ways Delicious.

Chocolate Rugelach brings together a tender pastry and rich chocolate filling. It's a beloved treat that showcases the delightful pairing of dough and cocoa.
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Heath Bar Cookies

A close-up of chocolate chip cookies on a wooden surface. One cookie is broken in half, revealing the inside texture. A stack of cookies is in the background. — Heath Bar Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Indulge in the irresistible combination of crunchy toffee bits, pecans, and melty milk chocolate in these heath bar cookies. A simple recipe that promises buttery toffee flavor and a satisfying treat for any sweet tooth.
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Apple Pie Cookies

Six cookies topped with caramelized apples on a cooling rack. — Apple Pie Cookies. Photo credit: Little House, Big Alaska.

Apple pie cookies capture the flavor of a classic apple pie but in a convenient, bite-sized treat. They're simpler to make compared to a traditional pie!
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Florentines

A hand holding a lace cookie with visible nuts and chocolate chips. The thumbnail is painted orange. Other cookies are blurred in the background. — Florentines. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Experience the crispy, lacey, and delicate allure of Florentine cookies, enhanced by a delightful dip in chocolate. While they might seem intricate to make, the classic flavor they offer is undeniably worth the effort. A perfect choice for those seeking a timeless and sophisticated cookie option for the holidays.
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Biscoff

Experience the delectable flavors of Biscoff in cookie form. A delightful treat that pays homage to the beloved spiced cookie, these cookies are an indulgent and satisfying addition to your holiday cookie collection.
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