20+ Holiday Cookie Recipe Ideas Prepare To Be Amazed!

Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup crushed candy canes

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Mix in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
6. Stir in the chocolate chips and crushed candy canes.
7. Using a cookie scoop, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly with your hand.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set.
9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cranberry White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup white chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Mix in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
6. Stir in the rolled oats, dried cranberries, and white chocolate chips.
7. Using a cookie scoop, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly with your hand.
8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Eggnog Snickerdoodles

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup eggnog
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Mix in the eggs one at a time, followed by the eggnog and vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
6. In a small bowl, mix together the remaining 1/4 cup of granulated sugar and cinnamon.
7. Using a cookie scoop, roll the dough into balls and then roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
8. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly with your hand.
9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are cracked.
10. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.