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Here is your one stop shop for all the holiday Christmas baking. Lots of cookies to choose from, so get started ASAP!

These are the most popular cookie recipes on the site. The Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies have been the top post since October this year!

Peppermint chocolate chip cookies with white and dark chocolate chips and candy canes arranged on plate.
4.89 from 160 votes

Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies

Dark and white chocolate chips, and candy canes make these Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies such a perfect treat to celebrate the holidays!
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Chocolate cookies with chocolate ganache topping and crushed candy canes.
5 from 2 votes

Peppermint Mocha Cookies

This rich, chewy and delicious peppermint mocha cookies are made with a no-chill fudgy peppermint cookie base with tiny candy cane crystals for extra peppermint flavor. Topped with a dark chocolate espresso ganache and crushed candy canes for a festive touch. These look like they take a lot of work, but they are simple to prep and the perfect cookie for any holiday cookie platter!
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Ginger cookies with buttercream frosting and red and green sprinkles.
5 from 2 votes

Ginger Cream Cookies with Brown Sugar Buttercream

These irresistibly soft and chewy Ginger Cream Cookies are a perfect cookie for the holiday season and beyond. No electric mixer necessary so the cookie dough whips up in just minutes. A brown sugar buttercream pairs with the ginger and spices of the cookies so perfectly!
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Mint chocolate chip cookies with holiday sprinkles.
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Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

These soft chewy and LOADED Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies are so irresistibly delicious! Only about 15 minutes to prep and filled with all the mint chocolate flavor from chopped Andes mints, mint Oreos, and peppermint extract. These are the perfect just because cookie or a special Christmas cookie everyone will be talking about!
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Stack of chocolate crinkle cookies with milk glass.
4 from 2 votes

Brownie Crinkle Cookies

These extra fudgy brownie crinkle cookies are going to be your new favorite cookie recipe! Seven ingredients and only 10 minutes to prep–this recipe starts with a brownie mix for the best brownie cookie flavor! One secret ingredients makes the chocolate flavor that much more amazing. These are going to be a family favorite!
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Chocolate crinkle cookies with hershey kiss centers on wire rack.
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Chocolate Blossom Cookies

This super simple crinkle chocolate blossom cookies are so simple to prep and start with a box of brownie mix! 10 minutes to prep, one-bowl, and all the fudgy brownie flavor! That's right, these are a brownie in cookie form, covered with powdered sugar and made even better with a chocolate kiss pressed into the center. The perfect holiday cookie that can also be easily made all year long!
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Pecan snowball cookies with powdered sugar on plate with bite taken out of one cookie.
4.90 from 19 votes

Cream Cheese Snowball Cookies

Melt in your mouth, sweet pecan goodness–these Cream Cheese Pecan Snowball Christmas Cookies are a fun twist to a traditional favorite. Only a few ingredients and no chilling required. These will be a new holiday family tradition!
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Iced shortbread cookies with Christmas sprinkles arranged on counter.
5 from 4 votes

Christmas Shortbread Cookies

Buttery and with just the right amount of chew, these brown sugar Christmas Shortbread Cookies are simple to whip up and only require 5 ingredients! Perfect for cut outs or slice and bake–the rich flavor paired with a simple icing and festive sprinkles will be a winner this holiday season!
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Nutella thumbprint cookies on parchment topped with red, white and green sprinkles.
5 from 1 vote

Nutella Thumbprint Cookies

These simple soft and chewy Nutella Thumbprint Cookies are a Nutella lover's dream! A buttery soft cookie with a big dollop of chocolatey Nutella. Top these off with a drizzle of chocolate or some sprinkles to add some fun. Perfect for any occasion, from the holiday cookie exchange, treats for a special friend of just because!
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Brownie cookies topped with sea salt.
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Brownie Mix Cookies

These rich, fudgy chocolate brownie mix cookies are made with only 6 ingredients and less than 10 minutes of prep. The texture is so soft and chewy with intense chocolate flavor that comes from a touch of espresso powder that makes any chocolate recipe that much more amazing! These cookies are perfect to whip up for the cookie exchange or just for simple treat when a chocolate craving hits!
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Chocolate chip pecan cookies arranged on surface.
5 from 7 votes

Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies

These irresistibly soft and chewy Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies are a perfect option when a cookie craving hits. Only about 15 minutes to prep filled with toasted pecans and all the chocolate chips. A new family favorite cookie you will love!
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Iced molasses cookies with pecan half on top arranged on cooling rack.
5 from 10 votes

Pumpkin Spice Molasses Cookies

Simple, chewy and deliciously soft molasses cookies with a touch of pumpkin pie spice to make them out extra cozy fall flavor! These Pumpkin Molasses Cookies with Maple Cream cheese frosting are the perfect cookie to whip up all season long!
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Oreo chocolate chip cookies arranged on surface with white chocolate chips and crumbs around them.
5 from 9 votes

Oreo Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Loaded Oreo Chocolate Chip Cookies take your average chocolate chip cookie to a whole new level. Only about 10 minutes to prep and stuffed with regular Oreos and Golden Oreos–these are ready for all the milk dunking!
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Pistachio chocolate chip cookies arranged on surface.
5 from 1 vote

Salted Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookies

These sweet and salty, soft and chewy Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookies are a perfect option when a cookie craving hits. Lightly toasted salted honey pistachios paired with dark chocolate chips in these loaded cookies that are perfect for a simple treat or the cookie exchange. These will be a fan favorite every time!
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Chocolate chip cookies lined on parchment paper with crumbs and chocolate chips surrounding.
4.85 from 110 votes

One Bowl Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies

These one bowl Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies are so easy and done start to finish in 30 minutes. No chilling required! This recipe makes about 8 cookies for when you don't want several dozen cookies but need a fix. Soft and chewy and so delicious.
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Cake Mix Cookies

The easiest, but most delicious cookies you will ever make!

Chocolate cake mix cookies with white chocolate drizzle surrounded by cookie crumbs.
4.41 from 5 votes

Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies

These easy Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies can be whipped up with under 10 minutes of prep time. Soft, chewy and oh so fudgy. Inspired by the classic blossom cookies, with a Reese's peanut butter cup in the middle. Kid friendly and a perfect recipe for them to help make!
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Stack of red velvet cake mix cookies with bite taken out of top cookie.
5 from 11 votes

Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies with Cream Cheese Icing

These super simple Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookie Sandwiches have rich creamy cream cheese icing in the center of two soft and chewy cookies. Minimal ingredients and only about 10 minutes of prep–a simple but incredible dessert that will blow everyone away!
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Egg Free and/or Gluten Free Cookies

For those with egg allergies or if you run out of eggs, great to have on hand! Gluten free oatmeal cookies are a major hit as well if you need to avoid gluten!

Stack of egg free sugar cookies with white icing and blue and white sprinkles.
5 from 6 votes

Eggless Sugar Cookies

These Eggless Sugar Cookies are simple, 10 minute prep, no chill cookies that will have everyone amazed. Whether you have an egg allergy or just ran out of eggs, this egg free cookie recipe will not disappoint. Fun to ice and decorate for any occasion. Cut out instructions included as well!
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Chocolate chip cookies arranged on brown parchment paper with chocolate chips.
4.99 from 55 votes

Eggless Chocolate Chip Cookies

These soft and chewy Eggless Chocolate Chip Cookies will make you say WOW! You won't believe there aren't eggs in this simple and delicious cookie recipe. 10 minutes to prep and no chilling required! One secret ingredient that makes these delicious and chewy!
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Oatmeal chocolate chip cookies arranged on surface with chocolate chips surrounding.
5 from 27 votes

Gluten Free Almond Flour Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chewy and delicious, these simple gluten free Almond Flour Oatmeal Cookies can be prepped in just 15 minutes and require no chill time. Packed with chocolate chips and chunks, wholesome oats and everything you love about a freshly baked cookie!
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Almond flour blondies on parchment with white chocolate chips.
4.94 from 33 votes

Gluten Free Blondies

These Gluten Free Blondies are rich and gooey and full of rich white chocolate chips. Made with almond flour and only about 10 minutes to prep, these are a perfect treat that everyone can enjoy!
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Stack of gluten free almond flour cookies with bite taken out of top cookie.
5 from 3 votes

Iced Almond Flour Orange Cookies

These iced almond flour orange cookies are a are buttery cookie recipe with the perfect citrus pop of flavor. No chilling, only a handful of ingredients and naturally gluten free with almond flour as well as egg free. The orange icing makes round these cookies out so well–add these to your holiday baking or any time of year for a gluten free cookie treat!
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These recipes may not be on trend for holiday baking, but they are still amazing. The Birthday Cake Cookies especially are great for holiday with red and green sprinkles!

Sugar cookies laying on counter with crumbs.
4.91 from 106 votes

Lemon Sugar Cookies

These Lemon Sugar Cookies are soft and chewy and with the perfect amount of citrus to bring some sunshine to your day. One bowl and no chill–this easy recipe will be a new favorite for the whole family!
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Key lime cookies with lime glaze and zest on surface.
4.93 from 40 votes

Key Lime Cookies

Move over pie, these soft and chewy Key Lime Cookies are so refreshing and delicious. The perfect texture cookie iced with a key lime glaze–these simple cookies are every lime lover's dream come true! Only 10 minutes to prepare the cookie dough!
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Stack of funfetti rainbow sprinkle filled cookies with bite taken from the cookie on top of stack.
5 from 44 votes

Birthday Cake Cookies

Nothing says Happy Birthday like made from scratch birthday sugar cookies with lots and lots of sprinkles! This simple funfetti cookie recipe is fun for all occasions, not just your birthday! Birthday Cake cookies are most certainly the new way to celebrate!
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Overhead view of cookie butter cookies with crumbs surrounding.
5 from 3 votes

No Bake Cookie Butter Cookies

These simple, No Bake Cookie Butter Cookies are a fun twist on everyone's favorite no bake oatmeal filled cookie. You only need about 15 minutes to whip these up from start to finish. That rich cookie butter flavor paired with the chocolate is out of this world!
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Lucky Charms cookies laying on counter with marshmallows and white chocolate chips surrounding.
4.98 from 35 votes

Lucky Charm Cookies

Your favorite part of Lucky Charms–the marshmallows–are packed into these perfect cookies for all the rainbow fun. These Lucky Charm Cookies are fun and easy to whip up and full of marshmallows and white chocolate chips. No doubt they are "magically delicious"!
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This year, Cadbury mini eggs come in Christmas variety. They are red, white and green. You can make this cookie bar recipe and add those for a festive treat!

Easter mini egg bars arranged on counter with other mini eggs.
5 from 6 votes

Mini Egg Cheesecake Cookie Bars

A festive spring or Easter dessert, these Mini Egg Cheesecake Cookie Bars include a Cadbury mini egg filled cookie layer with a cheesecake layer and then topped with more cookie. Colorful, delicious and only 15 minutes to prep!
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Frosted Christmas tree sugar cookie bars with red, green and white sprinkles.
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Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars

These soft and chewy Christmas sugar cookie bars are so simple to prep and require no chilling, no rolling dough, but can still be made into cute holiday themed shapes! Cut into triangles and pipe frosting for festive trees or frost and spread with frosting. You choose–but these are so delicious and are sure to be a favorite every holiday season!
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