30 simple cookie recipes for the holidays

Chocolate crinkle cookies

These crinkle cookies are chocolatey goodness with a coating of powdered sugar. The last time I made these, they were a big hit. And as a classic holiday cookie, they make an impact. It’s all about the chocolate with these, and that’s definitely okay.

Get the recipe here: Spend with Pennies

Gooey caramel-topped gingersnaps

Gingersnaps are always a delicious option around the holidays, but sometimes you just want to jazz them up. And with this gooey caramel topping, that is exactly what you get, jazzy cookies that taste great and are loaded with flavor. If you are a fan of gingersnaps, we think you will love these.

Get the recipe here: Taste of Home

Cherry almond shortbread cookies

Buttery soft shortbread gets a festive upgrade with cherry and almond in these cookies. If you love maraschino cherries, you will adore these cookies (and the red and white color certainly call to mind festive holiday fun too). Plus, the divine flavor combinations will have you making these cookies long pass the holidays.

Get the recipe here: Sally’s Baking Addiction

Eggnog snickerdoodles

Eggnog is the ultimate holiday flavor, and with this snickerdoodle recipe, you get the vibrant taste of the drink without the thick consistency. The cookies are soft and chewy, with a bit of spice and sweetness. These are fun and relatively easy to make, which means you will want to add them to your holiday repertoire.

Get the recipe here: Amy’s Healthy Baking

Strufoli (Italian holiday cookies)

If no other cookie makes your holiday table, the Strufoli should. Piled up like a Christmas tree, these honey coated balls are sweet treats that we can’t resist. This recipe gives the classic Strufoli a twist thanks to the addition of lemon, but it just adds to the magic. Honestly, just looking at this recipe makes us want to whip up a batch to eat all on our own.

Get the recipe here: Taste of Home