2014 Christmas Cookie Countdown
We're counting down the days until Christmas the best way we know how...with cookies! That's right, we're giving you 25 days of crispy, chewy, chocolatey, fruity, and so much more! So, whether you're looking for a new cookie to take to your holiday cookie exchange party or you're just looking to bake something special for your family, be sure to check back daily to see what great sweet treat we're sharing. There's a cookie for everyone in this year's collection, and we're so excited for you to see what we've got lined up!
How about mailing cookies to someone special this year? They're great homemade Christmas gifts!
Check out our great tips on How to Mail & Store Cookies by clicking here!
With a chewy texture and a lemon zest kick our Sour Cream Cranberry Bars are sure to become a winter cookie favorite. Set 'em out after dinner or as a snack, and watch as they fly off the plate!
We took two holiday favorites, meringues and macaroons and combined them to make a sweet confection like no other: Meringue Coconut Macaroons!
Turn tea time into a winter affair with our recipe for Snowflake Tea Cookies! These crisp, buttery cookies go great with a hot cup of tea, and will fancy up any holiday cookie platter.
You know what kind of cookies are good for dunkin' in eggnog? Eggnog Cookies, of course! These spiced cookies will make a great addition to your holiday cookie platter!
Here's an old-time favorite that tastes like it came right out of Grandma's kitchen. These Fruit Bars are loaded with lots of yummies, like bright red cherries, crunchy nuts, and chewy dates.
If you're looking for shortbread cookie recipes that are simple and delicious, look no further than our Chocolate Shortbread Cookies. They're great without any fancy add-ins or decorations!
Call 'em Candy Cane Cookies, call 'em Peppermint Crunch Balls... They won't be able to keep their hands out of the holiday cookie jar when you bake up a batch of these buttery, minty sweets! Talk about a festive Christmas cookie recipe you'll want to make year after year!
Spice up your holiday mornings with our recipe for Christmas Biscotti. It's the perfect cookie for eating alongside a mug of hot chocolate, freshly brewed coffee, or steamin' tea. The white chocolate drizzle adds a beautiful cafe look to 'em, too!
No one will be able to take their eyes off of your cookie platters when you bake up a batch of our eye-catching Snowcapped Red Velvet Cookies. Boasting a cream cheese frosting snow peak garnish, you'll be on the receiving end of a mountain of raves.
Add a little spice and a little whimsy to your holiday cookie platter with our recipe for Spiced Cherry Bells. We think the chewy, nutty topping, right in the center of the cookie, is the best part! Can you hear those merry bells ringing yet?
This cookie recipe reminds us of all those times we went to visit Grandma and her house was filled with the yummy smells of cookies baking in the oven. What better way to stroll down memory lane than to bake up your very own batch of Molasses Crinkles.
These cookies are melt-in-your-mouth delicious. No, honestly, pop one of these Cranberry Shortbread Drops into your mouth and experience everything a buttery shortbread cookie should be, with the added bonus of creamy white chocolate pieces and flavorful dried cranberries. Yum!
Reward your favorite furry friend for all the times they snuggled up with you when you were cold, or listened to you go on about your day, with one of these Gingerbread Doggie Biscuits. You'll be so delighted to see how fast they eat these up!
Fans of turtle candy will rejoice at this inspired cookie recipe. Right below the layer of crunchy, chocolatey, and yummy goodness is another layer of buttery heaven. You might even say that this easy cookie recipe is worth coming out of your shell for!
Although this cookie kind of looks like a biscotti, it isn't! It's actually a Jewish cookie known as mandel bread, and it's just a little bit softer than a biscotti. We think you'll love our recipe for Dunkin' Mandel Bread 'cause it's got a nice walnut-crunch with a hint of lemon!
Grab your favorite fruity filling and get those thumbs warmed up, 'cause you'll be doing a little pressin' and fillin' to make these Thumbprint Cookies! We love the fruity, nutty, and buttery taste of these classic cookies.
You've probably tried regular or maybe even chocolate shortbread cookies, but have you ever tried Pistachio-Studded Shortbread? Once you taste the combination of buttery shortbread and crunchy pistachios, we know you'll be hooked.
Do you still get a kick out of your breakfast cereal making those popping noises? When you bite into one of these Crispy Crunchies you'll get to experience all that crunch you love, along with a great chocolate taste!
These soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are full of sweet and chewy gumdrops. Our Gumdrop Cookies are sure to liven up any holiday cookie spread, and bring lots of smiles!
Our Double Chocolate Mint Bars starts off with a brownie-like layer of chocolate, that gets topped with a pretty mint cream, before getting a final layer of yummy chocolate chip spread!
We know you, and all of your friends, are going to love this recipe for Chocolate Chip Salted Caramel Bars, 'cause every bite of this cookie bar is full of chewy, chocolatey goodness.
These extra-chewy, spiced, and Easy Ginger Cookies are made with only four ingredients! This is a cookie that truly tastes like the holiday season!
Show 'em how much you love 'em by sharing a dozen or two of our Peanut Butter-Kiss cookies. They'll love munching on these extra-sweet treats. They only use a few ingredients that you probably have on hand, too!
You won't believe how easy it is to make these company-perfect Almond Lace Cookies. Plus, they're so light and delicate, it's hard to have just one. Set these out on an elegant plate, and watch as your guests keep coming back for more!
This cookie bar recipe is a real "treasure." Just when you thought a chocolate chip cookie bar couldn't get any better, our Chocolate Ruby Treasures surprise you with every scrumptious bite. Plus, the ruby red cherries make 'em look beautiful, too!
Love these easy Christmas cookie recipes? Then, you should check out our 2013 Christmas Cookie Countdown collection!
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