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    Home » MSN Slideshows

    25 Cookie Recipes Everyone Is Baking This Season

    Published: Nov 30, 2025 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    I’ve been daydreaming about warm treats lately, and a few cookie ideas have turned my kitchen into a full-on baking frenzy. Every time I test new recipes, it feels like I’m setting myself up for another round of delicious chaos—in the best way. Between the mix of classic cookie-baking moments and a couple of wild twists, it’s hard to back off once I get going. Consider this a little nudge to gather a few favorites and let the fun officially begin.

    Festive Kitchen Sink Cookies to Start the Frenzy

    Two kitchen sink cookies on a plate.
    Sweet And Salty Kitchen Sink Cookies. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.


     

    These everything-packed cookies create instant excitement with their sweet–salty crunch and irresistible mix-ins.
    Get the Recipe: Ultimate Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies

    Holiday Sugar Cookies Sparking Pure Joy

    A hand sprinkling red, green, and white holiday sprinkles over a star-shaped sugar cookie with white royal icing on a cooling rack.

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    Decorating these classic sugar cookies becomes half the fun, offering festive colors and sweet holiday nostalgia.
    Get the Recipe: Make-Ahead Holiday Sugar Cookies

    Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread for Cookie Fans

    Overhead view of several cranberry pistachio shortbread cookies on a cooling rack and baking tray, surrounded by shelled pistachios and dried cranberries.
    Dried Cranberry Shortbread Cookies With Pistachios. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Buttery, crisp shortbread gets a holiday upgrade with tangy cranberries and pistachio crunch for cookie lovers everywhere.
    Get the Recipe: Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread from Grandma’s Tin

    Raspberry Lemon Cookies That Brighten the Frenzy

    Lemonade cookies on a dessert plate.
    Pink Lemonade Cookies With Raspberry Lemon Filling. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Vibrant raspberry and lemon flavors make these cookies a standout treat that adds color and sparkle to any holiday spread.
    Get the Recipe: Raspberry Lemon Cookies Grandma Would Love

    Cozy S’mores Cookies for Holiday Cookie Buzz

    Grilled chicken skewers with a glossy, seasoned glaze are arranged on a white plate, showing juicy, golden-brown pieces of chicken threaded onto wooden sticks and garnished with herbs—perfect for fans of air fryer recipes.
    Easy S’mores Cookies With Graham Cracker Crumbs. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    With gooey marshmallow, melted chocolate, and graham cracker bits, these cookies deliver peak holiday comfort in every bite.
    Get the Recipe: Classic S’mores Cookies from Grandma’s Campfire

    Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies Fuel the Frenzy

    peanut butter pretzel cookies on a wire rack.
    Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Soft, salty-sweet peanut butter goodness makes these cookies a crowd-pleasing favorite for holiday snack tables.
    Get the Recipe: Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Treats

    Peppermint Fudge Cookies Stir Up Holiday Fun

    Fudgy White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    These rich, fudgy cookies blend creamy chocolate with cool peppermint for a festive bite that feels instantly celebratory.
    Get the Recipe: Peppermint Chocolate Cookies Grandma Saved for Guests

    Crispy Rice Oatmeal Cookies for Holiday Crunch

    A batch of Rice Krispie oatmeal cookies on a rack.
    Chewy Rice Krispie Oatmeal Cookies. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    These oatmeal cookies bring a crave-worthy crunch thanks to crispy rice cereal and warm holiday flavor in every bite.
    Get the Recipe: Crispy Rice Oatmeal Cookies from Grandma’s Tin

    Zesty Lime Cookies to Liven Up the Cookie Rush

    Individual challah buns on a wooden board.
    Cornmeal Lime Cookies With Lime Glaze. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    A bright lime glaze and buttery cornmeal crumb make these cookies a refreshing standout in a sea of holiday sweets.
    Get the Recipe: Cornmeal Lime Cookies from Grandma’s Pantry

    Banana Oatmeal Cookies for Cozy Holiday Cheer

    Soft banana oatmeal cookies with chewy texture. Photo credit: The Kitchen Magpie.

    Warm banana flavor and a soft oatmeal base make these cookies a comforting addition to any holiday cookie lineup.
    Get the Recipe: Banana Oatmeal Cookies for Holiday Tables

    Strawberry Sandwich Cookies Everyone Will Crave

    strawberry sandwich cookies on a dark background.
    Soft And Chewy Strawberry Sandwich Cookies. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Sweet strawberry-filled sandwich cookies that steal the show this holiday.
    Get the Recipe: Strawberry Sandwich Cookies for Christmas

    White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies for Festive Fun

    White Chocolate Cookie Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Oatmeal cookies loaded with white chocolate make every holiday bite unforgettable.
    Get the Recipe: White Chocolate Oatmeal Holiday Cookies

    Chocolate Chip Shortbread That Melts Hearts

    Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Buttery chocolate chip shortbread cookies that make holiday trays irresistible.
    Get the Recipe: Buttery Chocolate Chip Shortbread from Grandma’s Tin

    Almond Sugar Cookies Everyone Sneaks First

    Almond Sugar Cookies You’ll Sneak Before Dinner. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Delicate almond sugar cookies vanish quickly—holiday must-have for cookie lovers.
    Get the Recipe: Almond Sugar Cookies for Holiday Tables

    Lemon Shortbread Bites Bursting With Flavor

    Lemon Shortbread Bites Perfect for Sneaking. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Bright, buttery lemon shortbread bites that disappear in seconds at holiday parties.
    Get the Recipe: Lemon Shortbread Bites for Christmas

    Iced Oatmeal Cookies Perfect for Sweet Cravings

    Iced Oatmeal Cookies to Sneak Early. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Sweet, frosted oatmeal cookies that vanish before anyone can say holiday treat.
    Get the Recipe: Iced Oatmeal Cookies for Holiday Tables

    Eggnog-Spiced Cookies to Toast the Holidays

    Frosted Eggnog Cookies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Soft, spiced eggnog cookies with glossy glaze—holiday magic in every bite.
    Get the Recipe: Eggnog Glaze Christmas Cookies

    Triple Chocolate Cookies for Extreme Holiday Joy

    Triple Chocolate Cookies With Grated Chocolate. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Fudgy triple chocolate cookies—perfect bites for any holiday cookie exchange.
    Get the Recipe: Grandma’s Triple Chocolate Cookie Secret

    Cozy Pumpkin Spice Cookies Everyone Will Love

    A stake of pumpkin frosted cookies.
    Pumpkin Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Soft pumpkin cookies with cream cheese frosting—cozy holiday flavors everyone craves.
    Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Cookies from Grandma’s Fall Kitchen

    No-Bake Haystacks That Everyone Will Devour

    A close-up of a chocolate cupcake with white whipped frosting, topped with crumbled cookies and a halved chocolate sandwich cookie, sitting in a white paper liner—perfect for fans of cheesecake desserts.
    Four Ingredient Haystack Cookies With White Chocolate. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Creamy, crunchy no-bake cookies—holiday classics that disappear fast.
    Get the Recipe: No-Bake Haystacks Just Like Grandma Made

    3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies Made Easy

    Quick And Easy Cake Mix Peanut Butter Cookies. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Soft, quick peanut butter cookies with just three ingredients—perfect for busy holidays.
    Get the Recipe: Grandma’s 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

    Festive Confetti Cookies Everyone Will Adore

    confetti cookies stacked.
    Confetti Cookies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Buttery confetti cookies with festive sprinkles—holiday trays’ instant favorite.
    Get the Recipe: Festive Confetti Cookies for Christmas Tables

    Glazed Strawberry Cookies Everyone Will Seek

    glazed strawberry cookies spread out on a baking rack.
    Glazed Strawberry Shortcake Cookies With Fresh Strawberries. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Glazed strawberry cookies that brighten any holiday cookie tray and delight taste buds.
    Get the Recipe: Strawberry Shortcake Cookies for the Holidays

    Double Chocolate Pecan Cookies for Sweet Indulgence

    A rack of chocolate chunk cookies.
    Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies With Pecans. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Rich double chocolate cookies with pecans—holiday favorites everyone craves.
    Get the Recipe: Double Chocolate Pecan Christmas Treats

    Nutty Pistachio Shortbread for Holiday Delight

    A plate of round pistachio shortbread cookies arranged around a bowl of shelled pistachios.
    Pistachio Shortbread Cookies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Delicate pistachio shortbread adds a nutty, festive touch to any cookie tray.
    Get the Recipe: Classic Pistachio Shortbread for Christmas

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