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    Home » MSN Slideshows

    25 Holiday Cookies Getting Baked Again and Again This December

    Published: Dec 11, 2025 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Some holiday traditions just feel extra sweet, especially when warm cookies are getting pulled from the oven one after another. My kitchen has basically turned into a place where treats are baked almost nonstop, and honestly, I’m not mad about it. It’s the kind of cozy chaos that makes this whole week feel festive. Every batch seems to disappear faster than I can cool them.

    Sprinkle Christmas Cookies Everyone’s Baking

    A platter of decorated Christmas cookies
    Christmas Sprinkle Cookies Everyone Wants. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.


     

    Festive sprinkles and a soft, buttery bite make these cookies the ones everyone keeps baking all week long.
    Get the Recipe: Sprinkle Christmas Cookies Everyone’s Baking

    Candy Cane Sugar Cookies Flying Off Trays

    Candy Cane Cookies with a mug of hot chocolate.
    Candy Cane Sugar Cookies People Request. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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    Crushed candy canes melt into every bite, turning these nostalgic sugar cookies into a nonstop holiday favorite.
    Get the Recipe: Candy Cane Sugar Cookies Flying Off Trays

    Lemon Snowflake Cookies Brightening Bakes

    Lemon crinkle cookies on a cooling rack.
    Lemon Snowflake Cookies Worth Sharing. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    These powdered-sugar coated lemon crinkles add a refreshing bite that stands out in holiday cookie box lineups.
    Get the Recipe: Lemon Snowflake Cookies Brightening Bakes

    Fudgy Peppermint Cookies Taking Over Lists

    A glass of milk and chocolate Christmas cookies.
    Fudgy Peppermint Cookies Friends Crave. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Rich, brownie-like chocolate and cool peppermint make these cookies the ones bakers can’t stop adding to their lineup.
    Get the Recipe: Fudgy Peppermint Cookies Taking Over Lists

    Double Chocolate Cookies Everyone Bakes Twice

    Two chocolate cookies sit on a black surface
    Double Chocolate Cookies Guests Demand. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Loaded with cocoa and melty chocolate chunks, these bakery-style cookies keep showing up on holiday bake lists all week.
    Get the Recipe: Double Chocolate Cookies Everyone Bakes Twice

    Lemon Curd Cookies Brightening Cookie Trays

    Lemon Curd Cookies Everyone Talks About. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    A buttery base and tangy lemon filling make these stand-out bites that keep showing up on must-bake holiday lists.
    Get the Recipe: Lemon Curd Cookies Brightening Cookie Trays

    Crispy Oatmeal Cookies Bakers Can’t Resist

    Rice Krispie Oatmeal Cookies They Devour. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Chewy oats and crunchy cereal make these nostalgic cookies a surprise hit during marathon holiday baking weeks.
    Get the Recipe: Crispy Oatmeal Cookies Bakers Can’t Resist

    Iced Oatmeal Cookies Crowding Cookie Tins

    Iced Oatmeal Cookies Everyone Remembers. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    With soft centers and a sweet glaze, these classic cookies are popping up in holiday tins everywhere this week.
    Get the Recipe: Iced Oatmeal Cookies Crowding Cookie Tins

    Rosemary Orange Shortbread Stealing the Show

    Baked shortbread squares on a serving tray.
    Orange Rosemary Shortbread They Request. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Citrus and herbs give this buttery shortbread a gourmet twist that keeps showing up on holiday to-bake lists.
    Get the Recipe: Rosemary Orange Shortbread Stealing the Show

    Almond Sugar Cookies Everyone’s Making Now

    Almond Sugar Cookies People Love. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Toasty almonds and sweet toffee bits make these crisp cookies the ones everyone keeps adding to this week’s bake list.
    Get the Recipe: Almond Sugar Cookies Everyone’s Making Now

    Butterball Cookies Melting on Every Tray

    Powdered sugar cookies arranged on a white plate next to a bowl of powdered sugar and a pink-and-white striped cloth—classic treats inspired by retro dessert recipes.
    Butterball Cookies That Always Disappear. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    These melt-in-your-mouth powdered sugar cookies are filling holiday trays faster than they can be restocked.
    Get the Recipe: Butterball Cookies Melting on Every Tray

    Italian Christmas Cookies Trending This Week

    Italian Christmas Cookies People Beg For. Photo credit: Pip and Ebby.

    Soft, glazed, and full of festive flavor, these classic Italian cookies are trending on holiday baking lists everywhere.
    Get the Recipe: Italian Christmas Cookies Trending This Week

    Gooey Butter Cookies Stealing Spotlight

    Gooey Butter Cookies No One Forgets. Photo credit: Semi Homemade Kitchen.

    Soft, rich, and irresistibly gooey, these easy cookies are showing up on repeat in holiday baking marathons.
    Get the Recipe: Gooey Butter Cookies Stealing Spotlight

    Cherry Chocolate Crinkles Everyone’s Baking

    Crinkle cookies in a festive serving dish.
    Cherry Chocolate Crinkles Everyone Takes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Rich dark chocolate and sweet cherry preserves make these crackled cookies a festive must-bake this holiday week.
    Get the Recipe: Cherry Chocolate Crinkles Everyone’s Baking

    Spiced Peanut Butter Cookies Bakers Love

    A tray of crunchy peanut butter cookies.
    Peppery Peanut Butter Cookies They Crave. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    A warm hint of spice gives these classic peanut butter cookies a bold twist that’s becoming a new holiday favorite.
    Get the Recipe: Spiced Peanut Butter Cookies Bakers Love

    Holiday Kitchen Sink Cookies

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

    These over-the-top cookies are packed with salty-sweet mix-ins that make them the first batch to vanish from holiday trays.
    Get the Recipe: Ultimate Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies

    Frosted Sugar Cookies to Start Baking

    A star-shaped sugar cookie with white icing and red and green sprinkles sits on a cooling rack, capturing the spirit of holiday cookies getting baked nonstop, with a toothpick nearby.
    Make-Ahead Holiday Sugar Cookies. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Soft, festive, and ready for decorating, these classic sugar cookies bring back every cozy holiday baking memory.
    Get the Recipe: Make-Ahead Holiday Sugar Cookies

    Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Bites

    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 and vibrant, these cranberry-pistachio cookies add a charming pop of color to any holiday cookie lineup.
    Get the Recipe: Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread from Grandma’s Tin

    Raspberry Lemon Holiday Cookies

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

    Bright, fruity, and festive, these raspberry-lemon treats bring a fun splash of color to busy holiday baking weeks.
    Get the Recipe: Raspberry Lemon Cookies Grandma Would Love

    Holiday S’mores Cookies

    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.

    Marshmallow, chocolate, and graham goodness come together in a cozy cookie that tastes like holiday fireside fun.
    Get the Recipe: Classic S’mores Cookies from Grandma’s Campfire

    Chewy Holiday Peanut Butter Cookies

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

    Soft, rich, and perfectly nutty, these peanut butter favorites are the cookies everyone grabs first during holiday week baking.
    Get the Recipe: Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Treats

    Easy 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

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

    Ready in minutes and surprisingly delicious, these simple peanut butter cookies are perfect for last-minute holiday batches.
    Get the Recipe: Grandma’s 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

    Pistachio Shortbread Holiday Cookies

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

    Lightly nutty with a melt-in-your-mouth texture, these pistachio shortbread cookies bring a refined touch to holiday spreads.
    Get the Recipe: Classic Pistachio Shortbread for Christmas

    Strawberry Christmas Sandwich Cookies

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

    Sweet, creamy, and berry-filled, these sandwich cookies add a fun, festive twist to your holiday cookie marathon.
    Get the Recipe: Strawberry Sandwich Cookies for Christmas

    White Chocolate Oatmeal Holiday Cookies

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

    Chewy, comforting, and packed with creamy white chocolate, these cookies are the reliable favorites everyone keeps reaching for during holiday baking week.
    Get the Recipe: White Chocolate Oatmeal Holiday Cookies

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