5 Simple And Delicious Christmas Cookies For Turning Up At Home

I think we all can agree that one of the very best things about Christmas is the food! From succulent meats to comforting side dishes, stuffing our faces is one holiday tradition we ALL can agree on. Especially when it comes to dessert. Baking holiday treats is not only a delicious and rewarding experience, it’s a great opportunity to spend time with those we love the most. And so in the spirit of all things festive, we present to you, 5 super easy and super delicious Christmas cookie recipes to make at home. Take a look and start some traditions of your own.

1. Classic Chocolate Chip

Ingredients Required:
2 1/2 sticks unsalted butter
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. granulated sugar
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 eggs
2 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt
2 c. semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe by Delish here.

2. Gingerbread Cookies

Ingredients Required:
3/4 c. (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened
3/4 c. packed brown sugar
2/3 c. molasses
1 large egg
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
3 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
2″ piece fresh ginger, grated (optional)
Zest of 1 orange (optional)
1/2 tsp. finely ground black pepper (optional)
Sugar Cookie icing, for decorating
Sprinkles, for decorating

Recipe by Delish here.

3. 3-Ingredient Sugar Cookies (4, if you count sprinkles)

Ingredients Required:
1 stick plus 2 tbsp. salted butter
1/3 c. sugar
1 c. all-purpose flour
Sprinkles (optional)

Recipe by Delish here.

4. Milano Reindeer Cookies

Ingredients Required
15 pretzels
1/4 c. marshmallow Fluff
15 Milano Cookies
1 tsp. powdered sugar
1 can store-bought vanilla frosting
30 brown mini M&Ms
15 red M&Ms (full size)

Recipe by Delish here.

5. Classic Peanut Butter Blossoms

Ingredients Required:
1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. smooth peanut butter
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1/4 c. granulated sugar, plus more for rolling
1 egg
2 tbsp. milk
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
Hershey Kisses

Recipe by Delish here.