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    Our 10 Best Holiday Cookie Recipes

    November 7, 2020 by Anna Leave a Comment

    We give you our 10 Best Holiday Cookie Recipes. Cookies are the easy to make and delicious to eat treat that can be a snack, dessert, or even breakfast!

    A round christmas tin stuffed with biscotti.
    Biscotti in a tin makes a Gr8 Gift!

    The holidays are coming at us and, for those of us who love to bake, we're thinking about what and when. That is, what should we bake and how far ahead of time can we make it?

    If you've been following Great 8 Friends for long, you probably know that I LOVE to bake cookies (and eat them!). And the sooner I can get started, the better off everyone is.

    A cookie platter is always a welcome addition to a dessert buffet. Or how about this, JUST serve cookies for dessert!

    Peanut Butter Kiss cookies, Number One of our 10 best holiday cookie recipes!
    No-bake cookies are easy and fun for the kids, too!

    Why Cookies Make a Gr8 Dessert

    Cookies are an easy dessert because most recipes freeze well. And you know what that means, YOU CAN MAKE THEM AHEAD OF TIME!

    And when entertaining, anything we can do in advance makes the day of the party so much more enjoyable for us!

    The other reason cookies are perfect for dessert is, if you have a good assortment, there should be something for everyone!

    If you make enough cookies ahead of time, you can enjoy a snack anytime and there will be some for Santa, too!

    Peppermint Pinwheel Cookies on Christmas plate with a glass of milk.
    Cookies for Santa!

    So, Gr8 Friends, choose one or choose ten of our 10 best holiday cookie recipes to make, freeze, eat and give!

    Our 10 Most Popular Cookies

    No-Bake Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies
    These super easy to make No Bake Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies are the classic combo of chocolate and peanut butter and only require 5 ingredients!
    Gr8 Recipe Here!
    Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies
    Anise-Almond Biscotti
    When you want that perfect little something to add to your morning tea or coffee, Anise-Almond Biscotti will be the perfect choice. Everyone loves homemade! They're the perfect little treat to wrap up and give!
    Gr8 Recipe Here!
    Biscotti
    Chocolate Chip Cookies
    These chocolate chip cookies are soft and delicious made with butter and lots of chocolate chips. And the recipe makes a LOT so you can eat some, freeze some, and give some!
    Gr8 Recipe Here!
    Several chocolate chip cookies stacked on each other in front of a glass of milk with a blue straw in it.
    Perfect Peppermint Pinwheel Cookies
    These Peppermint Pinwheel Cookies are the perfect holiday snack. And the pretty design looks beautiful on a platter of cookies! 
    Gr8 Recipe Here!
    Almond Cookies
    These easy to make and delicious Chinese Almond Cookies are very similar to shortbread cookies and perfect for any occasion!
    Gr8 Recipe Here!
    Almond Cookies 7
    One Bowl Slice and Bake Butter Cookies
    A simple butter cookie is always welcome. Dip these in your coffee, tea or milk, for a snack or add them to a bowl of ice cream for dessert. And this recipe only requires one bowl
    This recipe is adapted from David Tanis' Heart of the Artichoke Cookbook.
    Gr8 Recipe Here!
    Pecan Walnut Crescent Cookies
    These buttery nutty and delicious crescent cookies are the perfect treat with your coffee, tea or end of the meal sweetness. One of those recipes you'll want on hand all year long.
    Gr8 Recipe Here!
    Snickerdoodles
    Snickerdoodles, the classic cinnamon coated cookie that everyone loves! This is my favorite recipe. And feel free to amp up the cinnamon if you love more flavor!
    Recipe adapted from Betty Crocker's The Cooky Book.
    Gr8 Recipe Here!
    Snickerdodles bite
    Pumpkin Cookies with Maple Glaze
    This recipe makes a soft, cake-y cookie that is absolutely luscious when glazed. AND it makes a large batch so there are enough to freeze and to give! You can also cut this recipe in half if you don't need so many cookies.
    Gr8 Recipe Here!
    Buttered Popcorn Cookies
    In the mood for popcorn, but not dripping with butter in a bowl? Here's an idea that you will love, in cookie form! Buttered Popcorn Cookies! With or without a movie, you can't eat just 1!
    Gr8 Recipe Here!
    popcorn cookies
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