Delicious Christmas Cookie Recipes for the Holidays

One of the best holiday traditions ever is baking cookies. The whole house fills with that sweet, warm smell and triggers happy memories of holidays past. Enjoy this awesome tradition with you family when you try out these delicious Christmas cookie recipes for the holidays.

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Ask anyone and they can tell you of the wonderful, sweet, or hilarious memories they have when it comes to cookies. My kids love cookie painting and request it as an activity every year.

One of my in-law’s favorite stories is about Great Grandma’s “famous homemade” chocolate chip cookies. Every grandchild and great grandchild believes they are truly homemade until reaching a right of passage when they learn they are actually made from store bought dough.

When I was little, my own grandma used to make huge batches of cookies and store them in a 5-gallon bucket. She would set them out to cool on her dining room table in perfect rows. After school, my brother and I would sneak one off of the table and could never figure out how we got caught. (Clearly not understanding that it’s quite obvious when there’s suddenly a gap in her perfect rows… kid logic).

No matter what you own best memories are, whipping up a batch of these delicious Christmas cookie recipes for the holidays with the family will get you in the Christmas spirit in no time!

 

Plate of Sugar Cookies with Sprinkles

Perfect Sugar Cookies Every Time (A Wonderful Thought)

There are so many fun creations you can make with sugar cookies. Have the perfect base for all of them when you utilize this delicious recipe this year.

 

Pile of cookies next to cinnamon sticks

Medieval Nürnberger Lebkuchen Recipe (Sew Historically)

Surprise friends and family with historical flavors during the holidays when you try your hand at this tasty cookie recipe.

 

Plate of Maple Snickerdoodle Cookies

Maple Snickerdoodle Cookies (Busy Being Jennifer)

You can also try switching up a classic flavor by infusing maple into a traditional snickerdoodle cookie!

 

Balls of cookie dough on baking sheet

Eggnog Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe (Wondermom Wannabe)

Maple not your thing? No worries! Try this eggnog snickerdoodle recipe instead.

 

Icebox Shortbread Cookies with Candy on Top

Easy Icebox Shortbread Cookies Recipe (Hello Creative Family)

This cookie recipe is perfect if you want a versatile cookie base that you can freeze for quick and easy cookies whenever you need them! Check out some of her fun variations now for inspiration.

 

Hand holding Snickers Stuffed Peanut Butter Cookie with Bite Out of It

Snickers Stuffed Peanut Butter Cookies (Food Fun Family)

Did you know it is possible to make peanut butter cookies even more delicious? Give this Snickers stuffed version a try if you don’t believe me.

 

Potato Chip Cookies on Plate

Potato Chip Cookies (A Hippie and a Redneck)

I didn’t even know this was a thing until now but it totally makes sense. If your family loves chocolate covered potato chips why not surprise them with potato chip cookies this holiday season!

 

Stack of Vanilla Crescent Cookies next to Cookie with Bite Out of It

Vanilla Crescent Cookies (Frau Tschi-Tschi)

Looking for the perfect cookie to enjoy with your coffee during the holidays? These vanilla crescent cookies are perfect for dunking and make a great hostess gift too!

 

close up of pile of fudge cookies

Fudge Cookies (Simply Stacy)

Hello chocolaty goodness! Everyone will love munching on these fudge cookies at Christmas.

 

Gingerbread cookies and cookie cutters

Gingerbread Recipe (Attachment Mummy)

Have plans for making gingerbread houses with the kiddos? If so you definitely don’t want to miss this gingerbread recipe.

 

Close up of Peanut Butter Brownie Cookie Halves

Peanut Butter Brownie Cookies (DIY Adulation)

You may have caught on from above that peanut butter and chocolate are petty much the best things ever in my world. That’s why I have to share these amazing cookies made from boxed brownie mix with you! They are super easy and crazy delicious.

 

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Whether you are taking part in a cookie swap, looking for delicious and inexpensive hostess gifts, or simply want to enjoy some family time baking with the kids these delicious Christmas cookie recipes for the holidays have you covered. What are your favorite cookie-related memories? I’d love to hear about them in the comments!

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Candy Themed Veggie Trays for the Holidays

When you’re a picky eater, holiday pitch-ins are a nightmare. You never know if you’ll like what is served and bringing your own festive food seems impossible. These candy themed veggie trays let you create a festive appetizer that is 100% plain for even the pickiest eater.

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It’s Day 5 and we are sharing Holiday Party Food Ideas!


Candy Starbursts Veggie Trays

Admittedly, as much as this is a treat for me because I absolutely love fresh vegetables, it was also a test to see if the kiddos would be more apt to eat the veggies. When you make things look like candy, kids love it, right?

Well, my youngest (4) ate some of the tomatoes and the middle (5, almost 6) totally ate a bunch of the bell peppers! Say what? I never thought I’d see the day that happened.

If you have picky kiddos (or simply want to add a little pizazz to your holiday veggie trays) these fun candy themed veggie trays are for you!

Candy Themed Veggie Trays Ingredients

 

Yellow Bell Pepper and Cauliflower Veggie Tray

Orange Bell Pepper and Cauliflower Veggie Tray

Bell Pepper and Cauliflower Veggie Trays

Step 1

First, slice all of your bell peppers.

Step 2

Next, pull apart both heads of cauliflower.

Step 3

After your vegetables are cut up, start arranging one color of bell peppers on a plain white dinner plate like a spiral. Do not use all of the bell peppers yet. You are only creating an outline.

Step 4

Then fill in the white spaces between the bell peppers with 1 head of cauliflower. Because the cauliflower pieces are much bigger and sturdier, use these to create walls around the bell peppers.

Step 5

Next, fill in the bell pepper areas with your remaining bell peppers of one color.

Step 6

Repeat steps 3-5 with your second head of cauliflower and second color of bell peppers.

 

Tomato and Mushroom Veggie Tray

Tomato and Mushroom Veggie Tray

Step 1

First, cut your mushrooms into halves.

Step 2

Next, create your candy outline with mushrooms. Try to build your “walls” up as high as possible to help hold your tomatoes in place.

Step 3

Lastly, fill in the white spaces on your plate with your cherry tomatoes.

 

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These candy themed veggie trays let you keep the candy theme going without an overabundance of unhealthy treats! Feel free to make these with any vegetables you like. I do recommend finding at least 1 white vegetable (such as the mushrooms or the cauliflower) to place between your colors. It adds to the look and creates consistency between the multiple veggie trays.

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Homemade Turkey Gravy from Scratch

Today is the final recipe in our easy Thanksgiving series this year. Just like the others, this homemade turkey gravy is super easy to make and absolutely delicious! The best part is that when you cook your whole turkey, you’ll end up with 3 easy dishes for the big meal!

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I’m 100% a gravy girl. I blame my southern roots, but I love gravy on pretty much all of my Thanksgiving food as well as biscuits and gravy and pork in mushroom gravy. I can’t get enough of it.

My Papa, on the other hand, doesn’t like gravy at all. (Which totally blows my mind.) That of course means more delicious gravy for me during the big Thanksgiving dinner. Even if you’re like my Papa and not a fan, this recipe is so easy and delicious, your guests will never know you don’t like gravy.

 

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Homemade Turkey Gravy Ingredients

Step 1

After you finish cooking your turkey, pour all of the pan drippings into a small pot.

Step 2

Bring to a soft boil over medium high heat.

Step 4

Then, whisk in your flour until well combined.

Step 5

Once your flour is thoroughly mixed into your drippings, whisk in 1 cup of turkey broth and return to a boil for 5 minutes.

Step 6

Next, reduce the heat, stir in salt, and simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 7

After 10 minutes, check your gravy to see if it is the consistency that you want. If it is too thick, add in additional turkey broth 1/4 cup at a time until desired consistency is reached.

Note:

 

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Bowl of Turkey Gravy

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This homemade turkey gravy is so incredibly easy to make. Once you know the basic recipe, start to play around with the flavors. Add in some onion powder and paprika for a delightful flavor take on classic turkey gravy. Make your gravy sweeter by mixing in a small amount of cranberry sauce during step 2. Get creative with your holiday flavors!

If you’re feeling super ambitious, you can make your own broth from the turkey neck and the carcass but since your turkey has to be carved for that, I recommend canning the broth for next year’s gravy instead.

Homemade Turkey Gravy from Scratch

Homemade Turkey Gravy from Scratch
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • Turkey Pan Drippings
  • 1/2 Cup of Flour
  • 1-2 Cups of Turkey Broth (Depending on how thick you like it)
  • Pinch of Salt

Instructions

  1. After you finish cooking your turkey, pour all of the pan drippings into a small pot.
  2. Bring to a soft boil over medium high heat.
  3. Then, whisk in your flour until well combined.
  4. Once your flour is thoroughly mixed into your drippings, whisk in 1 cup of turkey broth and return to a boil for 5 minutes.
  5. Next, reduce the heat, stir in salt, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. After 10 minutes, check your gravy to see if it is the consistency that you want. If it is too thick, add in additional turkey broth 1/4 cup at a time until desired consistency is reached.

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