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    Home » MSN Slideshows

    13 Holiday Cookies That Taste Like Pure Magic (Almost Too Delicious to Share!)

    Published: Nov 18, 2024 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Holiday cookies are the perfect way to bring a little extra magic into your season, whether you’re baking for family, friends, or just treating yourself. These recipes make holiday cookies that look and taste like they’re straight out of a winter wonderland. Picture cookies that everyone’s excited to try, from buttery classics to spiced-up creations. They’ll have people reaching for seconds, maybe even thirds.

    Buttery Orange Rosemary Shortbread Cookies

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


     

    Rich and buttery with just a hint of sweetness, these Orange Rosemary Shortbread Cookies have a subtle, but standout flavor.
    Get the Recipe: Buttery Orange Rosemary Shortbread Cookies

    Chewy Rice Krispie Oatmeal Cookies

    Chewy Rice Krispie Oatmeal Cookies. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

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    These chewy Rice Krispie Oatmeal Cookies have a crispy twist that are just what you need to shake up your baking routine.
    Get the Recipe: Chewy Rice Krispie Oatmeal Cookies

    Crispy And Chewy Oatmeal Coconut Cookies With Raisins

    Coconut oatmeal cookies.
    Crispy And Chewy Oatmeal Coconut Cookies With Raisins. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Coconut oatmeal cookies with oats, raisins, walnuts, and cinnamon—crispy outside, chewy inside, and packed with flavor. Perfect for a cozy, homemade treat.
    Get the Recipe: Crispy And Chewy Oatmeal Coconut Cookies With Raisins

    Just Sweet Enough Almond Sugar Cookies

    Just Sweet Enough Almond Sugar Cookies. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    With their signature nutty flavor and extra sweetness from toffee bits, these Almond Cookies are a crispy delight.
    Get the Recipe: Just Sweet Enough Almond Sugar Cookies

    Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies With Pecans

    Close-up of two chocolate cookies with a cracked surface resting on a textured, metallic tray. The cookies appear chewy with chunks of chocolate embedded in them. In the background, there are additional cookies and a glass of milk atop a white napkin.
    Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies With Pecans. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    With their gooey texture and subtle touch of espresso, these chocolate cookies are nothing short of heavenly.
    Get the Recipe: Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies With Pecans

    Old-Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Cookies (Soft And Chewy)

    Five round cookies with white icing are arranged on a black wire cooling rack, viewed from above. Perfect as potluck desserts, the icing covers most of each cookie, and the background is dark.
    Old-Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Cookies (Soft And Chewy). Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Whip up these Old-Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Raisin Cookies with oats, brown sugar, and a sweet glaze—just like the ones you loved as a kid.
    Get the Recipe: Old-Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Cookies (Soft And Chewy)

    Lemon Snowflake Cookies (With Video)

    Lemon crinkle cookies on a cooling rack.
    Lemon Snowflake Cookies (With Video). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Lemon crinkle cookies or snowflakes are a chewy lemony cookie coated in powdered sugar that give them a burst of island flavor in every bite.
    Get the Recipe: Lemon Snowflake Cookies (With Video)

    Pistachio Shortbread Cookies

    Stacks of pistachio shortbread cookies
    Pistachio Shortbread Cookies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Pistachio shortbread cookies are a rich and buttery melt-in-your-mouth treat. An easy to make slice-and-bake cookie.
    Get the Recipe: Pistachio Shortbread Cookies

    Frosted Eggnog Cookies

    A rack of frosted eggnog cookies with cinnamon for sprinkling.
    Frosted Eggnog Cookies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Frosted eggnog cookies recipe are soft, cake-like, holiday cookies baked for all eggnog lovers with a buttery eggnog frosting.
    Get the Recipe: Frosted Eggnog Cookies

    Slice And Bake Double Chocolate Cookies

    Slice And Bake Double Chocolate Cookies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Double chocolate cookies are a rich and decadent cookie with a gooey chocolate chunk in every bite. A shortbread type dough that you just slice and bake.
    Get the Recipe: Slice And Bake Double Chocolate Cookies

    Confetti Cookies

    A platter of sprinkle cookies.
    Confetti Cookies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Confetti Cookies are a buttery cookie filled with fun colorful sprinkles and then iced with a butter frosting and more sprinkles.
    Get the Recipe: Confetti Cookies

    Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

    Crinkle cookies in a festive serving dish.
    Confetti Cookies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Chocolate crinkle cookies recipe has cherry preserves and bits of chocolate combined, perfect for a cookie exchange or valentine’s treat!
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

    Classic Butterball Cookie Recipe (Mexican Wedding Cookies)

    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.
    Classic Butterball Cookie Recipe (Mexican Wedding Cookies). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    This Butterball Cookie Recipe only needs 6 simple ingredients. Buttery cookies with chopped walnuts coated in a blanket of confectioner sugar.
    Get the Recipe: Classic Butterball Cookie Recipe (Mexican Wedding Cookies)

    These 13 holiday cookies taste like pure magic and are almost too good to share with anyone! Whether you keep them for yourself or pass them around, these treats are sure to spread joy and delight during the festive season!

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    Barbara Curry is the culinary adventurer of Butter & Baggage. With a dedicated enthusiasm for real butter made from happy cows she is in constant pursuit of delicious recipes and tasty dishes. She shares her experiences, ventures, and occasional misadventures because let’s face it things can get messy in any kitchen.

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