• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Closet Cooking

Cooking adventures in a small, closet sized, kitchen. - I came to realize that my meals were boring and that I had been eating the same few dishes over and over again for years. It was time for a change! I now spend my free time searching for, creating and trying tasty new recipes in my closet sized kitchen.

  • Recipes
    • Recipe Index
    • Top Recipes
    • 30 Minute Meals
    • 6 Ingredient Meals
    • Slow Cooker Meals
    • One Pan Meals
    • By Course
      • Main Course
      • Side Dish
      • Dessert
      • Appetizer/Snack
      • More
    • By Diet
      • Gluten-free
      • Low-carb
      • Vegetarian
      • More
    • By Meat
      • Beef
      • Chicken
      • Lamb
      • Egg
      • Pork
      • Seafood
      • Turkey
      • More
    • By Cuisine
      • Cajun and Creole
      • Chinese
      • Greek
      • Italian
      • Japanese
      • Korean
      • Mexican
      • Thai
      • Vietnamese
      • More
    • By Type
      • Burger
      • Cake
      • Cookie
      • Dip
      • Pasta
      • Pizza
      • Salad
      • Sandwich
      • Soup
      • More
    • By Ingredient
      • Avocado
      • Bacon
      • Cauliflower
      • Mushroom
      • Pumpkin
      • Quinoa
      • Shrimp
      • Strawberry
      • More
  • Cookbooks
  • Subscribe
  • Contact
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter
Never miss a recipe! Subscribe to the email Newsletter!

Holiday Cookie Guide

[heart_this] · Nov 27, 2022 · 25 Comments

Holiday Cookie Guide

The best cookies, bars, and treats for you holiday cookie platter! These classic, traditional and new cookie recipes are all super easy to make!

I can’t believe that the Holidays are upon us already 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!

Cranberry Bliss BarsCranberry Bliss Bars
Chocolate and Maraschino Cherry Shortbread CookiesChocolate and Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies
Peppermint White Chocolate Chip CookiesPeppermint White Chocolate Chip Cookies
Peppermint Candy Cane Chocolate Chip Cookies in a JarPeppermint Candy Cane Chocolate Chip Cookies in a Jar
Bacon Maple ShortbreadBacon Maple Shortbread
Dark Chocolate Shortbread with Fleur de SelDark Chocolate Shortbread with Fleur de Sel
Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip CookiesMaraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies
Rolo Cheesecake BarsRolo Cheesecake Bars
Orange Cookies Dipped in ChocolateOrange Cookies Dipped in Chocolate
4 Ingredient Dark Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Cookies4 Ingredient Dark Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Cookies
Chocolate Turtle CookiesChocolate Turtle Cookies
Gingersnap CookiesGingersnap Cookies
Gorgonzola and Pistachio ShortbreadGorgonzola and Pistachio Shortbread
Chocolate and Pistachio BiscottiChocolate and Pistachio Biscotti
Christmas Fruit CakeChristmas Fruit Cake
Fudgy Rolo Brownie CookiesFudgy Rolo Brownie Cookies
Lime MeltawaysLime Meltaways
Bacon Chocolate Chip CookiesBacon Chocolate Chip Cookies
Caramel Apple SnickerdoodlesCaramel Apple Snickerdoodles
Almond Crescent CookiesAlmond Crescent Cookies
Cranberry Turtle BarsCranberry Turtle Bars
Maple Pecan ShortbreadMaple Pecan Shortbread
Nanaimo BarsNanaimo Bars
S'mores Chocolate Chip CookiesS’mores Chocolate Chip Cookies
Butter TartsButter Tarts
Cranberry and Pistachio Biscotti Dipped in White ChocolateCranberry and Pistachio Biscotti Dipped in White Chocolate
Stilton and Rosemary ShortbreadStilton and Rosemary Shortbread
Maple SnickerdoodlesMaple Snickerdoodles
Coconut MacaroonsCoconut Macaroons
ShortbreadShortbread
Caramel Apple Cheesecake BarsCaramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
Maple Bourbon Bacon and Pecan Butter TartsMaple Bourbon Bacon and Pecan Butter Tarts
Pumpkin White Chocolate and Macadamia Nut CookiesPumpkin White Chocolate and Macadamia Nut Cookies
Cranberry White Chocolate Chip CookiesCranberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies
Pumpkin Butter Tarts with Pepitas and CranberriesPumpkin Butter Tarts with Pepitas and Cranberries
Thick and Chewy Peanut Butter CookiesThick and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies
Peppermint Chocolate Chocolate Chip CookiesPeppermint Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies
Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie BarsSalted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Bacon Gingersnap CookiesBacon Gingersnap Cookies
Peppermint Triple Chocolate ShortbreadPeppermint Triple Chocolate Shortbread
Thick and Chewy Chocolate Chunk Peanut Butter CookiesThick and Chewy Chocolate Chunk Peanut Butter Cookies
Pecan Pie CookiesPecan Pie Cookies
Pumpkin Cheesecake Gingersnap Streusel BarsPumpkin Cheesecake Gingersnap Streusel Bars
Chocolate and Pecan Butter TartsChocolate and Pecan Butter Tarts
Ultimate Fudgy Cocoa BrowniesUltimate Fudgy Cocoa Brownies
Gingerbread Loaf with Lemon IcingGingerbread Loaf with Lemon Icing
Soft and Chewy Banana Peanut Butter Cookies with Chocolate Chunks and BaconSoft and Chewy Banana Peanut Butter Cookies with Chocolate Chunks and Bacon

More Holiday Cookies

Looking for more holiday cookies? Check out my Holiday Cookies Pinboard!
Holiday Cookies Pinboard

Featured, Food, Roundup

eCookbook Bundle Cover

Get ALL 16 Closet Cooking eCookbooks in a bundle for 70% off! Enjoy some of the tastiest recipes from Closet Cooking along with exclusive cookbook recipes!

Get the Cookbook Bundle Now!

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Anonymous says

    December 9, 2012 at 11:36 pm

    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.

    Reply
  2. Michelle says

    December 10, 2012 at 1:38 am

    This is a fantastic list and I have bookmarked a few. But, those bacon chocolate chip cookies! Those will be first in the oven.

    Reply
  3. Mary Diehl says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:58 am

    These all look delicious! 🙂 I'm a big fan of your site!

    Reply
  4. Anonymous says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:25 am

    So inspiring!! I just stocked up on pistachios and dried cranberries so I foresee a few of these recipes in my future! 🙂

    Reply
  5. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    December 10, 2012 at 6:44 am

    A lovely collection of recipes!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
  6. Joanne says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:23 am

    I definitely feel like I need some cookie inspiration these days! Love all of these!

    Reply
  7. Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says

    December 10, 2012 at 6:49 pm

    I wanna make those cranberry turtle bars…oh, and the macaroons!

    Reply
  8. Anonymous says

    December 11, 2012 at 11:01 am

    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.

    Reply
  9. Madara says

    December 11, 2012 at 11:51 am

    Lovely! Makes me wanna start right away!

    Reply
  10. Jeannie Tay says

    December 17, 2012 at 12:35 am

    A very lovely collection of cookies….I am spoilt for choice:D

    Reply
  11. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says

    December 1, 2013 at 2:47 pm

    I pretty much just need to print this and I'd be golden for holiday baking. You rock!

    Reply
  12. Lea Ann (Cooking On The Ranch) says

    December 1, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    I am bound and determined to make cookies this Christmas, so I'm thanking you for this Kevin. Great lineup.

    Reply
  13. Prudence says

    December 1, 2013 at 10:54 pm

    Oooh, thanks for the inspiration & the recipes!

    Reply
  14. Jeanette | Jeanette's Healthy Living says

    December 1, 2013 at 11:31 pm

    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.

    Reply
  15. kevin says

    December 2, 2013 at 8:44 am

    Jeanette: A cookie exchange would be fun!

    Reply
  16. Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures says

    December 2, 2013 at 6:43 pm

    SO many cookies and so little time!

    Reply
  17. Sara says

    December 2, 2013 at 9:54 pm

    YUM! 🙂

    Reply
  18. jan says

    January 5, 2015 at 8:51 pm

    miss you!!

    Reply
  19. Maria says

    December 7, 2015 at 2:32 pm

    How can I ever choose, so many great options!

    Reply
  20. Evie Campbell says

    December 7, 2015 at 2:40 pm

    Wow, so many different types of cookies! I really don't know which recipe to choose. They all look very tasty!

    Reply
  21. Suzie Tyler says

    December 7, 2015 at 3:53 pm

    Yummy! I'll gain pounds just looking at the photos! Thank you for this diversity, I really want to make something special this Christmas!

    Reply
  22. Beshared says

    December 8, 2015 at 9:33 am

    Looks so tasty i would love to try some of these receipts!

    Reply
  23. Jay Haynes says

    December 9, 2015 at 8:35 am

    I have two favorite things in the holidays. The gifts and the cookies 🙂 and these looks amazingly tasty 🙂 Happy Holidays from me

    Reply
  24. Emma says

    December 10, 2015 at 2:31 pm

    Oh my goodness! I don't know from where to start. These cookies are bombs <3 I guess I will start from these ones with pistachios. We are huge pistachio lovers at home 🙂

    Reply
  25. Sabrina says

    December 25, 2021 at 2:05 pm

    thank you for all of this cookie inspiration, especially as I’m looking for some new cookie ideas for some Christmas Day baking fun, half of which is the aroma from baking any cookies in the kitchen!

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

Subscribe to the free Closet Cooking email newsletter and get a FREE copy of the eBook:
The Best of Closet Cooking!

About Me

Kevin: I came to realize that my meals were boring and that I had been eating the same few dishes over and over again for years. It was time for a change! I now spend my free time searching for, creating and trying tasty new recipes in my closet sized kitchen.
Read More

The Best of Closet Cooking 2023 – FREE eCookbook

The Best of Closet Cooking Book Cover

eCookbook Bundle

eCookbook Bundle

Top Recipes

Chicken and Avocado Burritos
Ham and Potato Corn Chowder
Mexican Street Corn Nachos
Balsamic Garlic Grilled Mushroom Skewers
Baked Firecracker Chicken
Caprese Balsamic Grilled Chicken
Balsamic Soy Roasted Garlic Mushrooms
Cheesy Beef Enchilada Tortellini Skillet
Parmesan Roasted Carrot Fries
Asiago Roasted Onions
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
About | Contact Us | Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy
Copyright © 2007-2023, Closet Cooking Ltd. All Rights Reserved.