I can’t believe that it’s already December and that means that it is time to start thinking about Holiday cookie baking! You can never have too many cookies over the holidays whether for entertaining, giving them away as gifts or even just to snack on yourself. It’s always nice to have a variety of cookies on your platter so that everyone can find something they like and perhaps even try some new ones! I have gathered a few of my favourite holiday cookies here to share with you and I will also be trying a some new ones over the coming days!
Although some cookies, like chocolate chip cookies, shouldn’t be made until a few days ahead of time others, like shortbread and fruit cakes, will keep for weeks at room temperature and months in the freezer so you can plan accordingly to ensure that you are not swamped at the last minute with cookie baking. It’s time to get your baking on!
More Holiday Cookies
Looking for more holiday cookies? Check out my Holiday Cookies Pinboard.
My grandmother was born in Canada, and though she wasn't an especially dedicated or talented cook, she made Nanaimo Bars. When I was a kid we simply never saw them in the US. They're still fairly unusual, but they're just about the most delicious thing ever invented. Why they've never caught on in the US is a real mystery to me.
This is a fantastic list and I have bookmarked a few. But, those bacon chocolate chip cookies! Those will be first in the oven.
These all look delicious! 🙂 I'm a big fan of your site!
So inspiring!! I just stocked up on pistachios and dried cranberries so I foresee a few of these recipes in my future! 🙂
A lovely collection of recipes!
Cheers,
Rosa
I definitely feel like I need some cookie inspiration these days! Love all of these!
I wanna make those cranberry turtle bars…oh, and the macaroons!
You have given us a culinary da Vinci code Kevin…21 cookie recipes for the 21st Century which is perfect for our Last Supper before the world ends on 21st Dec….I'll try to bake all 21 kinds of cookies before the deadline! Cheers.
Lovely! Makes me wanna start right away!
A very lovely collection of cookies….I am spoilt for choice:D
I pretty much just need to print this and I'd be golden for holiday baking. You rock!
I am bound and determined to make cookies this Christmas, so I'm thanking you for this Kevin. Great lineup.
Oooh, thanks for the inspiration & the recipes!
What a festive collection of holiday cookies Kevin! I used to go to an annual cookie exchange and it was always fun to come home with an assortment of all sorts of cookies.
Jeanette: A cookie exchange would be fun!
SO many cookies and so little time!
YUM! 🙂
miss you!!
How can I ever choose, so many great options!
Wow, so many different types of cookies! I really don't know which recipe to choose. They all look very tasty!
Yummy! I'll gain pounds just looking at the photos! Thank you for this diversity, I really want to make something special this Christmas!
Looks so tasty i would love to try some of these receipts!