Inside: a collection of of our favorite old-fashioned holiday cookies. Most of these are drop cookies and. other classics that won’t you all day and a million piping bags.
In an already busy time of year, the cookie expectations can be overwhelming. Piping bags? Meringue? Cookie cutters? No thanks. Even if you love to bake, it can all feel like a bit much.
The good news is we’re saying goodbye to trendy and complicated recipes. These vintage-inspired cookies are here to make you happy. Merry Christmas
Soft Molasses Cookies
Perfectly soft, chewy, and full of warm spice. These are THE classic Christmas cookie that everyone loves. My very favorite.
Christmas Snickerdoodles
A slight holiday twist to the classic coated in cinnamon sugar with a hint of holiday spice. Soft, chewy, and delicious buttery.
Old Fashioned Farmhouse Sugar Cookies
Way easier than those cut-outs you’ve been fighting with. The dough comes together easily, and to make them festive all you have to do is roll in red and green sugar.
Black Forest Crinkle Cookies
Rich, fudgy, and tons of chocolate flavor, with a hint of cherry. These have a beautiful crinkled top dusted with powdered sugar, making them as festive as they are tasty. Perfect for holiday cookie trays to give a little color variety.
Spicy Hot Gingersnaps
With ginger, cinnamon, and a dash of cayenne (yes! It’s good!), they’re perfect for those who love a little kick.
Potato Chip Cookies
These are the perfect blend of sweet and salty, with a satisfying crunch from real potato chips. Buttery and tender, they’re an unexpected treat that’s easy to make.
Christmas Spritz Cookies
Buttery, tender, and beautifully festive. Made with a simple dough and a cookie press, they come in fun holiday shapes and can be decorated with sprinkles or colored sugar.
Polish Kolaczki Cookies
Delicate and buttery, and best of all, filled with sweet fruit jam. Made with cream cheese dough, they’re tender and flaky with a hint of richness.
Swedish Crescent Cookies
These are a classic holiday treat made with ground almonds and shaped into delicate crescents. Perfectly finished with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Snowball Cookies with Macadamia Nuts
Packed with a delicious crunch from rich macadamias. Rolled in powdered sugar, they are just lovely in your cookie tins or on your trays.
Raspberry Cheesecake Thumbprints
One of my VERY favorite recipes on this list! These cheesecake thumbprints are buttery, soft, and filled with a creamy cheesecake center topped with sweet raspberry jam.
Old Fashioned Sour Cream Cookies
These are a classic that we love. Not too sweet, easy to make, and almost as soft as mini cakes.
Fruitcake Cookies
Cndied fruits, nuts, and warm spices. They’re easy to make and taste just like fruit cake in a bite-sized treat.
Chocolate Covered Shortbread
Buttery, crisp, and dipped in smooth chocolate for a yummy and pretty finish. Use your fanciest Christmas sprinkles on top.
Speculaas
These cookies are warm and spiced, with hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. But most of all, I love how they look and how they give a little variety to your cookie tray.
Scandandavian Rosette Cookies
These might be new to you. They’re light, crisp, and delicately sweet . Made with a special iron, they’re beautifully shaped and a true showstopper.
Linzer Cookies
Buttery, tender, and filled with sweet raspberry jam for a fruity flavor. Everyone knows and loves this one.
Pignolis
Topped with crunchy pine nuts for a classic Italian look, these actually taste more like almonds. Made with almond paste, they’re naturally gluten-free and have a rich, nutty flavor.
Fudge-Dipped Crescent Cookies
Shaped into delicate crescents, then dipped in chocolate, what’s not to love about these.
Italian Butter Cookies
Buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious, just like from a classic Italian bakery. Piped into shapes and often dipped in chocolate or topped with sprinkles.
Turtle Shortbread Cookies
A buttery base topped with gooey caramel and a drizzle of chocolate. They combine all the flavors of classic turtle candy in a delicious cookie.
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