30 simple cookie recipes for the holidays

Santa’s Boots cookies

Sugar cookies get a boost with this recipe that brings in orange, honey, and almonds for a flavor punch. And once they are decorated to look like little Santa Boots they are definitely Christmas-worthy. Honestly, these are so delicious we have thought about making them at other times of the year too.

Get the recipe here: Woman’s Day

Chocolate linzer cookies

Chocolate Linzer Cookies are what holidays are made of. The cookie itself is sweet but not too sweet, and the combination of chocolate and jam makes for a flavor combination you fall in love with. In fact, with every bite you want more which is why we always make a double batch.

Get the recipe here: Taste of Home

Italian Christmas cookies

Okay, we have another Italian-inspired cookie on the list, but this one is not to be missed either. These cookies are soft and chewy on the inside, with a crunchy exterior. And the flavor is a light vanilla that makes these perfect for a dip in a hot cup of coffee.

Get the recipe here: Cakescottage

Peppermint meltaways

Meltaways are always the perfect cookie choice at the holidays. And yes if done right they live up to their name and melt in your mouth. These are some of our favorites, with just the right amount of peppermint flavor.

Get the recipe here: The Recipe Critic

Stained glass cookies

Not only are these cookies beautiful, but they are also gluten-free. These are perfect for the holidays and make a lovely gift for anyone you want to surprise with something from the heart. And we really love how easy they are to make.

Get the recipe here: Noshtastic

There are a lot of cookie recipes out there. And around the holidays, it is nice to find new recipes to try that are not too difficult. Hopefully with these 30 recipes at your disposal, you will be the cookie master in no time.