CHRISTMAS COOKIES || 3 Fun and Easy Cookie Recipes to Recreate For Gifting Season
The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than with some delicious and festive cookies?
These three recipes are easy to follow and perfect for gifting to friends, family, and neighbours.
Recipe 1: Gingerbread Men
Photo Credits: Sugar Spun Run
Gingerbread cookies are a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for the holiday season. They are traditionally made with molasses, ginger, cinnamon, and other spices, which give them a warm and inviting flavour. You can use icing, sprinkles, and candy eyes to decorate your gingerbread men to your liking. Enjoy these cookies alone or with a cup of milk or hot cocoa. Try out this Gingerbread cookie recipe from Sugar Spun Run to celebrate your festivities.
Festive cookies are a popular treat to bake and share with friends and family because they evoke feelings of happiness, nostalgia, and warmth. Baking and decorating gingerbread cookies can be a fun and festive activity with loved ones. And, of course, the delicious taste of the cookies themselves will surely bring a smile to anyone's face.
Recipe 2: Snowball Cookies
Photo Credits: Spend With Pennies
This recipe from Spend with Pennies features cookies that are buttery and nutty with an airy, melt-in-your-mouth texture like whipped shortbread. They are always a delicious and festive treat perfect for the holiday season. The pecans in the recipe give the cookies a warm and inviting flavour, however, you can use walnuts if you want. Snowball cookies are often coated with powdered sugar, making them even more special. Tasty on their own or with a cup of milk or hot cocoa, these get even better when you dip them in melted chocolate to elevate the sweetness.
Recipe 3: Christmas Tree Sugar Cookies
Photo Credits: Pies and Tacos
Embrace the holiday spirit with this delightful sugar cookie recipe from Pies and Tacos. Their melt-in-your-mouth texture is achieved through a unique addition of sweetened condensed milk, offering a richer flavour and softer bite than your average sugar cookie. Decorate them with vibrant royal icing or a creamy buttercream frosting, letting your imagination run wild with festive designs. You can use green icing, sprinkles, and red and white candy balls to mimic that Christmas tree look.
Whether sharing them with loved ones or indulging in a delicious treat yourself, these cookies will surely bring the season joy. Imagine gathering around the kitchen, the aroma of warm cookies filling the air as you personalize them with holiday cheer. Each bite is a burst of sweetness and festive spirit, making them the perfect treat to savour as the holidays unfold.
We hope you enjoy these recipes and have a wonderful holiday season!
