30 simple cookie recipes for the holidays

Best meringue cookies

Meringue cookies are easy and delicious treats that don’t take many ingredients and will leave your holidays nicely sweetened. We find these cookies delightful to look at, and even more fun to eat. We think these are a perfect addition to a holiday menu, and you’ll enjoy whipping these up for a party or as a gift.

Get the recipe here: Delish

Cream cheese spritzes

If you happen to have a cookie press, we recommend breaking it out for these spritzes. The cookie is light, airy, and full of flavor while also being a perfect Christmas choice. In fact, whenever we think of spritzes, we think of decorative holiday cookies that look like wreaths or tiny Christmas trees.

Get the recipe here: Woman’s Day

Florentines

Much like the Italian rainbow cookies, Florentines are a standard part of the holiday season. We can’t remember a time when these weren’t a part of our holidays. The sweet, nutty cookies drizzled with chocolate make us think of good time with friends and family, which is exactly why these are the perfect addition to our list.

Get the recipe here: Woman’s Day

Gingerbread Cookies

Gingerbread cookies are basically a must-have for the holidays. And they are not just for building houses and other decorative buildings. These are the perfect cookies to share with beause they are loaded with flavor, which makes them an amazing treat after any dinner or party.

Get the recipe here: Genius Kitchen

Creme brûlée sugar cookies

One of our favorite decadent desserts is a creme brûlée, and thanks to these sugar cookies, you get the best of both worlds. These make a great holiday treat and really who wouldn’t love creme brûlée sugar cookies at their next gathering or party? (We know we are planning to indulge.)

Get the recipe here: Delish