Do you love baking during the holidays? Cookies are a quintessential treat for celebrating the season. Having a plate of cookies or other holiday treats on the counter for guests or just an extra special snack for your household is part of many families’ traditions.
Holiday Treats
We rounded up some of our contributors’ favorite recipes. Try out a new recipe this year!
For the Mint and Chocolate Lovers
“These are like Panera’s mint crinkle cookies!” – Andrea Cooley, co-owner
Chocolate Mint Crinkle Cookies
For a Classic
Nothing looks cuter on a holiday plate than a few Gingerbread people. – Katie Nyberg, contributor
My Favorite Gingerbread Cookies
For Something Chewy
“A huge hit with kids and adults. And easy!” – Katie Nyberg, contributor
Easy Christmas Gumdrop Nougat Candy
For a Gluten-Free Option
A homemade version of a childhood favorite. – Elizabeth Sullivan, contributor
No-Bake Healthy Gluten-Free Fig Newtons
For the Kids to Help With
“I top them off with adorable sprinkles.” – Niki Smith, contributor
Chocolate-Covered Ritz & Peanut Butter Cookies
For a Salty Sweet Combo
“We use holiday M&Ms – easy, delicious, kids can do it!” – Brittney Rutherford, contributor
For a Great Hostess Gift
Change up the toppings if you’d like! – Nicole O’Banion, content coordinator
For a Little Bit of Everything
“Don’t skip adding a bit of sea salt to the top, takes it the next lever” – Nicole O’Banion, content coordinator
And Because, Fudge
’tis the season to eat all the chocolate. – Kara Knaack, co-owner
