holidays are all about ing joy, and what better way to spread cheer than with delicious homemade cookies? We've gathered our favorite recipes to inspire your baking this season perfect for family gatherings, office treats, or gifting to loved ones.
From classic favorites to festive new flavors, there’s something for everyone. Let’s bake the season bright! .
1 Cup Butter
1 Cup Sugar
1 Egg 1/2 Cup Sour Cream
3-1/2 Cups Flour
1 Tsp Baking Soda
1 Pinch Salt
STEP 1
Gather all ingredients.
STEP 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
STEP 3
In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
STEP 4
Stir in the egg, sour cream, baking soda, and salt.
STEP 5
Gradually add the flour until the dough becomes difficult to stir
STEP 6
Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead until dough is no longer sticky.
STEP 7
Roll the dough 1/4" to 1/2" thickness and cut into desired shapes.
STEP 8
Place cookies 1-1/2" apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until browned at the edges.
STEP 9
Remove from sheet onto wire rack and decorate with your favorite holiday toppings.
1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup butter, softened
½ cup shortening
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Cinnamon-Sugar Coating
2 tablespoons white sugar
STEP 1
Gather all ingredients.
STEP 2
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
STEP 3
Make cookies: Beat sugar, butter, shortening, eggs, and vanilla in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
STEP 4
Whisk flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt together in a separate bowl. Gradually mix dry ingredients mixture into the wet ingredients just until combined.
STEP 5
Shape dough into walnut-sized balls.
STEP 6
Make cinnamon-sugar: Combine sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl or zip-top plastic bag.
STEP 7
Place dough balls in cinnamon-sugar and roll or shake until coated. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
STEP 8
Bake in the preheated oven until set but not too hard, 8 to 10 minutes, switching racks halfway through.
STEP 9
Remove from the oven and immediately transfer to wire racks to cool
1 Cup Shortening
1 Cup Peanut Butter
1 Cup Packed Brown Sugar
1-1/2 Cups White Sugar, Divided
2 Large Eggs
1/4 Cup Milk
2 Tsps Vanilla Extract
3-1/2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
2 Tsps Baking Soda
1 Tsp Salt
2 Bags Milk Chocolate Kisses, Unwrapped
STEP 1
Gather all ingredients.
STEP 2
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
STEP 3
Cream together shortening, peanut butter, brown sugar, and 1 cup white sugar in a large bowl until smooth.
STEP 4
Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in milk and vanilla.
STEP 5
Combine flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into peanut butter mixture until well blended
STEP 6
Shape spoonfuls of dough into balls and roll in remaining 1/2 cup white sugar. Place cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
STEP 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and immediately press a chocolate kiss into each cookie.
STEP 8
Allow to cool completely; the kiss will harden as it cools.
2 Cups White Sugar
1 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1/2 Cup Vegetable Oil
4 Large Eggs
2 Tsps Vanilla Extract
2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
2 Tsps Baking Powder
1/2 Tsp Salt
1/2 Cup Confectioners Sugar
STEP 1
Gather all ingredients.
STEP 2
Mix sugar, cocoa, and oil together in a medium bowl. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until combined. Stir in vanilla.
STEP 3
Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl. Gradually stir flour mixture into the cocoa mixture until thoroughly mixed. Cover dough and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
STEP 4
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper Roll or scoop chilled dough into 1-inch balls Coat each ball in confectioners' sugar and place 1 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
STEP 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Let stand on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool. Repeat Step 4 to make the remaining batches.
1 Package Chocolate Chips
3 Tbsp Light Corn Syrup
1/2 Cup Bourbon
2-1/2 Cups Crushed Vanilla Wafers
1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar
1 Cup Finely Chopped Walnuts
Granulated Sugar (for rolling)
STEP 1
Gather all ingredients.
STEP 2
Melt chocolate chips over double boiler. Remove chocolate chips from heat once melted
STEP 3
Stir in corn syrup, powdered sugar, nuts and bourbon. Mix well.
STEP 4
Let stand for 30 minutes.
STEP 5
Once rested, roll into 1" balls.
STEP 6
Roll balls into granulated sugar.
2 Tbsps White Sugar
2-1/4 Cups All-Purpose Flour
2 Tsps Ground Ginger
1 Tsp Baking Soda
3/4 Tsp Ground Cinnamon
1/2 Tsp Ground Cloves
1/4 Tsp Salt
3/4 Cup Butter , Softened
1 Cup White Sugar
1 Large Egg
1/4 Cup Molasses
1 Tbsp Water
STEP 1
Gather all ingredients.
STEP 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Set 2 tablespoons sugar in a small bowl; set aside.
STEP 3
Sift flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt into a bowl.
STEP 4
Beat butter and remaining 1 cup sugar in a separate large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, then stir in molasses and water.
Gradually stir the sifted ingredients into the molasses mixture until well combined.
STEP 5
Use floured hands to shape dough into 24 walnut-sized balls. Roll each ball in the reserved sugar until coated.
STEP 6
Place cookies 2 inches apart onto un-greased cookie sheets, and flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass.
STEP 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, switching racks halfway through.
STEP 8
Remove from the oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
5-1/2 Cups Flaked Coconut
2/3 Cup All-Purpose Flour
1/4 Tsp Salt
1 (14 oz.) Can Sweetened Condensed Milk
2 Tsps Vanilla Extract
STEP 1
Gather all ingredients.
STEP 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
STEP 3
Stir coconut, flour, and salt together in a large bowl. Mix in sweetened condensed milk and vanilla using your hands until well blended.
STEP 4
Use a small ice cream scoop to drop coconut mixture onto the prepared cookie sheets.
STEP 5
Bake in the preheated oven until coconut is toasted, about 12 to 15 minutes .
