12 Holiday Cookie Recipes You’ll Want to Bake Every Year

The holidays are the perfect excuse to turn on the oven and fill your kitchen with the smell of fresh-baked cookies. From peppermint to cinnamon roll, these festive cookie recipes are made to share, gift, and enjoy with a cup of cocoa. For more holiday cookie recipes, check out all my cookie recipes here.

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The Best Holiday Cookies (New 2025 Recipes!)

If you loved our first batch of holiday cookies, get ready for round two! This collection brings even more festive favorites — from chewy ginger snaps and Christmas sprinkle cookies to soft sugar and peanut butter reindeer cookies. Perfect for holiday parties, cookie exchanges, or cozy winter baking days!

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White Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Chocolate Cookies

Oh, the holidays! They bring with them a magical feeling, and for me, that magic often starts in the kitchen. There’s nothing quite like the aroma of freshly baked cookies filling the air, promising warmth, comfort, and pure joy. And if you’re anything like my family, you’re always on the hunt for that one cookie recipe that captures the essence of the season perfectly. Well, dear friends, I believe I’ve found it—and after testing it over nine times, I can confidently say these White Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Chocolate Cookies are not just a recipe, they’re a new tradition waiting to … Read more

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Marshmallow Surprise Hot Cocoa Cookies

There’s nothing quite like the warmth of a mug of hot cocoa on a chilly day, is there? Now, imagine that comforting embrace transformed into a cookie a soft, chewy chocolate cookie, made even richer with hot cocoa mix, and hiding a delightful surprise: a gooey, melted marshmallow center, all enrobed in a crisp layer of melted chocolate. Friends, allow me to introduce you to the Marshmallow-Surprise Hot Cocoa Cookies, a recipe that has truly captured my heart (and my kitchen!) here at Sweet Craft Recipes. As Sophie, the baker behind Sweet Craft Recipes, I’ve dedicated countless hours to perfecting … Read more

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Gooey Chocolate Marshmallow Swirl Cookies

Hello, fellow cookie lovers! Sophie here from SweetCraft Recipes, and today I’m absolutely thrilled to share a recipe that holds a very special place in my heart (and my taste buds!). If you’re anything like me, you adore a good chocolate cookie, but what if we could elevate that classic comfort food to a whole new level of gooey, chocolatey bliss? Enter my Chocolate Marshmallow Swirl Cookies. Imagine biting into a soft, rich chocolate cookie, only to discover a hidden pocket of warm, melted marshmallow fluff swirled within. It’s a moment of pure culinary magic, a perfect blend of rich … Read more

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Pumpkin White Chocolate Chip Cookies

Hello, sweet bakers! Sophie here, and if there’s one thing I adore about autumn, it’s the comforting aroma of freshly baked cookies filling my kitchen. But not just any cookies – I’m talking about the kind that perfectly capture the essence of the season: warm, spiced, and utterly irresistible. Today, I’m beyond excited to share my absolute best recipe for Pumpkin White Chocolate Chip Cookies – a recipe I’ve lovingly developed and tested over nine times to achieve absolute perfection. Forget those dry, cakey pumpkin cookies you might have encountered before. My mission with this recipe was to create a … Read more

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No-Bake Peanut Butter Ball Pumpkins

As the leaves begin to turn and a crisp coolness fills the air, my kitchen, Sophie’s kitchen, transforms into a haven for cozy, comforting, and utterly delicious treats. Fall always sparks a craving for wholesome, homemade goodies that capture the season’s magic without requiring hours over a hot oven. That’s precisely why these No-Bake Peanut Butter Ball Pumpkins have become an absolute staple in my home, particularly when I’m looking for a “healthy-ish” comfort-food twist. I remember the first time I whipped up a batch, aiming for something festive yet simple. Little did I know, they’d become an instant family … Read more

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Homemade Little Debbie Christmas Tree Sugar Cookies

Remember those iconic Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes from your childhood? That soft, slightly crumbly cake, the sweet white frosting, and those signature red zig-zags and green sprinkles? Well, get ready to experience that same wave of festive nostalgia, but in a delicious, homemade sugar cookie form that’s arguably even better than the original! As Sophie from SweetCraft Recipes, I’ve always been obsessed with recreating beloved comfort foods with a homemade touch. After countless requests and a solid nine (or maybe more!) rounds of testing, tweaking, and tasting, I’ve finally perfected these Homemade Little Debbie Christmas Tree Sugar Cookies. This … Read more

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Jam Thumbprint Cookies

Step into a world of sweet nostalgia with the ultimate Jam Thumbprint Cookies recipe. These classic, buttery shortbread cookies, filled with a vibrant dollop of your favorite fruit jam, are more than just a dessert – they’re a hug in cookie form. Perfect for holiday platters, cookie exchanges, or simply a comforting treat with your afternoon tea, this recipe has been tested over nine times by me, Sophie, to ensure absolute perfection. Why You’ll Fall in Love with This Jam Thumbprint Cookie Recipe If you’re looking for a recipe that combines ease with irresistible flavor, you’ve found your match. My … Read more

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S’mores Chocolate Cookie

Is there anything more nostalgic than the taste of a s’more? That perfect combination of gooey marshmallow, melty chocolate, and crisp graham cracker? Well, get ready to experience that campfire classic in cookie form! These S’mores Marshmallow Chocolate Cookies are the ultimate comfort food, blending the best of both worlds into one irresistible bite. Imagine biting into a soft, chewy chocolate cookie packed with pockets of melted marshmallow and chunks of chocolate – pure bliss! This recipe is perfect for fall gatherings, cozy nights in, or anytime you crave a little taste of summer. I’ve spent years perfecting the art … Read more

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