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PSA: Don’t make this Halloween crack candy unles PSA: Don’t make this Halloween crack candy unless you plan on eating half the pan yourself 😅🎃 It’s that good! Comment “recipe” and I’ll share the danger with you too 👇🏻
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I found the best gluten free muffins at Walmart to I found the best gluten free muffins at Walmart today from @antoninasgf_bakery 🙌🏻 They tasted so delicious and were the perfect way to start my morning off strong. And they paired so wonderfully with a cup of coffee too! If you’re in the market for some gluten free treats too, you’ve got to check them out!! #AntoninasGlutenFree #CouponSavings #WalmartFinds #GlutenFreeSnacks #BudgetFriendlyBaking
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When your hubby finally gives you what you really When your hubby finally gives you what you really want! 🤣 A tree in every room of the house… even his Mancave! Is anyone else crazy enough to have Christmas trees in every room or am I all alone?! 😜
This is the song that plays through my head anytim This is the song that plays through my head anytime I have to do a task that my husband usually does around the house. I even had to change a battery out on the fire alarms today too. I’m exhausted doing a man’s work and now I need a nap! 😜😂
POV: when your mom makes you wear a cute Halloween POV: when your mom makes you wear a cute Halloween sweater and you forget how to walk 😹 But seriously, how cute is little Miss Riley in her festive sweater?! She was definitely getting into the Halloween spirit for sure! 
If your pet needs one too, comment “Shop” below for the link! I’m sure they will love it just as much as Riley does! 😻😹
Can you believe Christmas is only 10 weeks away?! Can you believe Christmas is only 10 weeks away?! ✨ My heart’s already craving those quiet, cozy nights with twinkle lights and hot cocoa in hand. Trying not to rush it… but the magic is calling. I don’t know if I can wait until November 1st before I put my main tree up or not 🤣 And if you’re needing a new Christmas tree this year, you should definitely check out @kingofchristmas 😉 Comment “tree” below and I’ll send you the link to the one I have here!
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Can you believe Christmas is only 10 weeks away?! Can you believe Christmas is only 10 weeks away?! ✨ My heart’s already craving those quiet, cozy nights with twinkle lights and hot cocoa in hand. Trying not to rush it… but the magic is calling. 🎄
✨Busy weeknight hack unlocked✨ Who else is liv ✨Busy weeknight hack unlocked✨ Who else is living for a 2-ingredient dinner?! 🙋‍♀️ Thanks to @hungryroot, I’ve got groceries delivered and easy recipes like this honey garlic beef + rice on repeat. The best part? You can snag 40% off your first box + a FREE gift with code CHARITY40 🎉 Dinner = handled. You’re welcome 😉 Comment “Hungryroot” below and I’ll send you all the info!!
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POV: when your mom makes you wear a cute Halloween POV: when your mom makes you wear a cute Halloween sweater and you forget how to walk 😹 But seriously, how cute is little Miss Riley in her festive sweater?! She was definitely getting into the Halloween spirit for sure! 
If your pet needs one too, comment “Shop” below for the link! I’m sure they will love it just as much as Riley does! 😻😹
I know it’s only October, but in my heart I’m I know it’s only October, but in my heart I’m already in Christmas jammies, baking cookies, and living my best elf life 🍪✨ Santa, I’m ready for my comeback tour 😏🎄
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Recipes · December 23, 2019

My Top 5 Favorite Christmas Cookies That I Bake Every Year

Tis the season for sweets and treats, and my favorite holiday dessert is Christmas cookies. Cookies are my absolute weakness and I can polish off a few like nothing even happened. That’s my dilemma. I love to bake, but it is just hubby and I at home so who is left to eat all those delicious cookies?! Just me. Hubby doesn’t have as bad as a sweet tooth as me and I feel like I need to eat them all rather than throwing them out cause that’s just wasteful, right?! But anyway, I have created a list of my top 5 favorite Christmas Cookies that I bake every year.

Whether it’s just for us, or for a party, I have to be sure I get the time to make all of these recipes every year because I definitely look forward to them!

1. Butterscotch Gingerbread Cookies

I am a fan of soft gingerbread cookies and these have an added flavor twist of butterscotch to them as well. They are so delicious and so much fun to decorate!

Also, they are pretty easy to make. Aside from the hour it needs to chill, it really doesn’t take long at all to whip it altogether!

Gingerbread Cookies
Check out how cute these Gingerbread Cookies turned out!
Butterscotch Gingerbread Cookies
Butterscotch Gingerbread Cookie Recipe

Click here for the original source for Butterscotch Gingerbread Cookies.

2. Perfect Vanilla Almond Cutout Cookies

These cookies scream Christmas to me because they are just like sugar cookies, but even better! They have a tender, buttery texture and have a splash of almond flavoring, which I love.

They are delicious plain, but I also love to decorate them as well. I usually just use icing, but you could also use sprinkles instead. The possibilities are endless for these cookies!

Vanilla Almond Cookies
Rolling out the dough.
Vanilla Almond Cutout Cookies
Letting them all cool before decorating.
Vanilla Almond Cutout Cookie Recipe
Vanilla Almond Cutout Cookie Recipe Directions

Click here for the original source for the Perfect Vanilla Almond Cutout Cookies.

I decorate both the Butterscotch Gingerbread Cookies and the Perfect Vanilla Almond Cookies using the same icing recipe. Click here to view it.

I find that using the little bottles to decorate with make applying the icing much easier! And it’s not as messy either which is a huge plus!

Decorating Gingerbread Cookies
Here are the little bottles I use for the icing.
Iced Gingerbread Cookies
All done! Now just to let them dry!
Icing Gingerbread Cookies
Even hubby likes helping me decorate too!

3. Grinch Crinkle Cookies

These cookies are so fun and easy to make. They would be perfect to make with kids because the recipe is so easy and who doesn’t love to add food coloring to their cookies too?!

I’ve even doubled this recipe before and did a batch of red and green both to make it even more festive. And I also feel like it’s necessary to watch How The Grinch Stole Christmas while making these too.

Love the green! Perfect for a Grinch theme party!
Grinch Cookies
Grinch Crinkle Cookies

4. Heath Cookies

My mom used to make these around Christmas or New Years every year and they have definitely become one of my favorites as well.

They are so chewy and easy to make as well. I literally can’t stop eating them when I make them. They also make a lot so they would be perfect for a party!

Heath Cookies
That tray of cookies didn’t last long around here! Also, click here to see where I got all these vintage Christmas goodies.
Heath Cookies
Heath Cookies Recipe

Click here for the original source for Heath Cookies.

5. Chocolate Fudge Cookies With Candy Cane Buttercream

These are to die for. Very indulgent and rich and I am obsessed with the candy cane buttercream. That would be so good on some cupcakes too! But I will warn you, these are a lot of work; but so worth it once it’s done!

And I apologize, I did not make the little recipe cards for this one. Mainly because the recipe was too long and it wouldn’t really fit well on the card template. But definitely go to the website for the recipe and try this one out. You will not regret it!

Chocolate Fudge Cookies with Candy Cane Buttercream

Click here for the original source for Chocolate Fudge Cookies with Candy Cane Buttercream.

I hope you enjoyed this list of my top five favorite Christmas cookies. Let me know if you try any above and how you like them as well! And if you’re looking for more Christmas cookie inspiration, check out Lynn’s post about The Best Christmas Treats that anyone can enjoy!

My Top 5 Christmas Cookies that I Bake Every Year
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In: Recipes · Tagged: Butterscotch gingerbread cookies, Chocolate fudge cookies with candy cane buttercream, Christmas Cookies, Christmas recipes, Grinch crinkle cookies, Heath Cookies, vanilla almond cutout cookies

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Comments

  1. theGlobeTrevor says

    January 15, 2020 at 12:55 am

    Oh man these would make a perfect pairing with my homemade eggnogg! My favorite holiday cookies are gingerbread and gingersnaps so I am going to have to try the butterscotch ones. I like the way the recipe cards look too.

    I also made my own hot chocolate and candy cane vodka, which would pair with #5 as well.! I still have some vodka I don’t care if it is after Christmas, these look delicious. In fact I might just have to try them all

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      January 15, 2020 at 9:05 pm

      You definitely should try them all! They are perfect anytime, even if it’s not Christmas!

      Reply
  2. Britt K says

    December 4, 2020 at 10:49 pm

    These all sound incredible! I love baking cookies but I seem to have fallen into a rut of making the same ones year after year. I’m going to have to give some of these a try so that I can shake things up a bit. I think my husband would go crazy over the vanilla almond cookies!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      December 5, 2020 at 8:41 pm

      Oh my goodness yes! Those are probably my favorite. They are so good. You should definitely give them a try!

      Reply
  3. Graham Crosby says

    December 5, 2020 at 2:55 pm

    Love the idea of the Grinch Crinkle cookies, but the Butterscotch Ginger one’s sound absolutely irrisistable!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      December 5, 2020 at 8:46 pm

      Yes! They are so delicious. I actually just made them again today lol

      Reply
  4. Under flowery sky says

    December 5, 2020 at 2:56 pm

    Wow what an awesome and colourful collection, love the vanilla cookies and the Grinch cookies looks out of fairy tale

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      December 5, 2020 at 8:47 pm

      Thank you so much. They are pretty much all delicious!

      Reply
  5. Jodie | That Happy Reader says

    December 5, 2020 at 2:59 pm

    All these cookies look delicious! I loved how you’ve decorated them for some extra joy! Thanks for sharing the recipes.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      December 5, 2020 at 8:50 pm

      Thank you so much. I love to decorate cookies!

      Reply
  6. Della Driscoll says

    December 5, 2020 at 3:23 pm

    All of these recipes look so yummy! I’ll have to try a few of them out xx

    https://www.dellalovesnutella.co.uk/

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      December 5, 2020 at 8:55 pm

      Yes! You should definitely try some of them out! They are all so tasty and yummy!

      Reply
  7. Lucy says

    December 5, 2020 at 3:44 pm

    These cookies look delicious and I want to eat them all! x

    Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      December 5, 2020 at 8:58 pm

      Thank you! That’s my problem too. I want to eat all of them when I make them

      Reply
  8. Serena says

    December 5, 2020 at 4:18 pm

    These cookies all sound delicious – especially the chocolate fudge ones! I can’t wait to do some festive baking and try these recipes!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      December 5, 2020 at 9:01 pm

      Thank you! Those are very decadent and delicious for sure!

      Reply
  9. Sue Berk Koch says

    December 5, 2020 at 6:38 pm

    I read this one w trepidation because I am a cookie monster! They look fantastic! Thank you…I think?

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      December 5, 2020 at 9:01 pm

      Lol I am a cookie monster too! I am terrible when it comes to sweets. I want to eat them all!

      Reply
  10. Natalie Barletta says

    December 5, 2020 at 7:11 pm

    Wow all of these look delicious! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      December 5, 2020 at 9:01 pm

      Thank you Natalie. So glad you think so! They are pretty tasty!

      Reply
  11. Molly @ Transatlantic Notes says

    December 5, 2020 at 8:52 pm

    All of these sound AMAZING! I was thinking of doing some festive baking and even something on Christmas Eve as a new family tradition but didn’t have any ideas — this has helped and I love the idea of butterscotch and gingerbread together!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      December 5, 2020 at 9:03 pm

      Awe yay! I actually just made those again today and they of course came out delicious! You should definitely try baking one for Christmas. I always make the vanilla almond cut out ones for Christmas Eve!

      Reply
  12. Tiffany McCullough - Metaphysical Mama says

    December 6, 2020 at 5:46 pm

    Yummy! These all look so delicious! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      December 6, 2020 at 5:50 pm

      Thank you! They are very delicious for sure!

      Reply
  13. Laila says

    December 6, 2020 at 10:52 pm

    Such easy recipes and good to print out too! I love the almond cookies. Will give them a go!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      December 7, 2020 at 11:35 pm

      Yes they are! You should defintely try them out!

      Reply

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POV: You’re the cool Halloween hostess who shows POV: You’re the cool Halloween hostess who shows up with the treat board everyone can’t stop talking about 👻🖤 I made this spooky sweet charcuterie board using my @shopfancypanz, and it turned out so cute! The best part? I can just pop the lid back on when we’re done! No-bake, no stress, all treats 🍫🍬 Comment “Shop” below if you want the link to these cool pans too! 😉
PSA: Don’t make this Halloween crack candy unles PSA: Don’t make this Halloween crack candy unless you plan on eating half the pan yourself 😅🎃 It’s that good! Ask me how I know 🤣 Comment “recipe” below and I’ll share the danger with you too 👇🏻
POV: you refuse to throw away that one “hopeless POV: you refuse to throw away that one “hopeless” vintage find 🤣 I grabbed some @thegorillagluecompany and gave this poor broken crock a second chance, and honestly, it turned out pretty amazing! It may not be perfect, but the crack just adds to the vintage charm, right?! Now it’s living its best life as a cute faux plant holder 🌿💪
When your hubby finally gives you what you really When your hubby finally gives you what you really want! 🤣 A tree in every room of the house… even his Mancave! Is anyone else crazy enough to have Christmas trees in every room or am I all alone?! 😜
PSA: Don’t make this Halloween crack candy unles PSA: Don’t make this Halloween crack candy unless you plan on eating half the pan yourself 😅🎃 It’s that good! Comment “recipe” and I’ll share the danger with you too 👇🏻
POV: You’re calm, cool, and collected on Thanksg POV: You’re calm, cool, and collected on Thanksgiving because you made your pie crusts way ahead of time 🥧🙌 Comment “pie” if you want the hack that saves my sanity every year!
Tell me you’ve started decorating for Christmas Tell me you’ve started decorating for Christmas without telling me you’ve started decorating for Christmas 😍 These mini Target wreaths on our farmhouse windows + the flocked trees = perfection! Comment “shop” if you need them too 🎄
This is the song that plays through my head anytim This is the song that plays through my head anytime I have to do a task that my husband usually does around the house. I even had to change a battery out on the fire alarms today too. I’m exhausted doing a man’s work and now I need a nap! 😜😂
I found the best gluten free muffins at Walmart to I found the best gluten free muffins at Walmart today from @antoninasgf_bakery 🙌🏻 They tasted so delicious and were the perfect way to start my morning off strong. And they paired so wonderfully with a cup of coffee too! If you’re in the market for some gluten free treats too, you’ve got to check them out!! #AntoninasGlutenFree #CouponSavings #WalmartFinds #GlutenFreeSnacks #BudgetFriendlyBaking
POV: You’re the cool Halloween hostess who shows POV: You’re the cool Halloween hostess who shows up with the treat board everyone can’t stop talking about 👻🖤 I made this spooky sweet charcuterie board using my @shopfancypanz, and it turned out so cute! The best part? I can just pop the lid back on when we’re done! No-bake, no stress, all treats 🍫🍬 #HalloweenTreats #SnackBoardGoals
When your hubby finally gives you what you really When your hubby finally gives you what you really want! 🤣 A tree in every room of the house… even his Mancave! Is anyone else crazy enough to have Christmas trees in every room or am I all alone?! 😜
This is the song that plays through my head anytim This is the song that plays through my head anytime I have to do a task that my husband usually does around the house. I even had to change a battery out on the fire alarms today too. I’m exhausted doing a man’s work and now I need a nap! 😜😂
POV: when your mom makes you wear a cute Halloween POV: when your mom makes you wear a cute Halloween sweater and you forget how to walk 😹 But seriously, how cute is little Miss Riley in her festive sweater?! She was definitely getting into the Halloween spirit for sure! 
If your pet needs one too, comment “Shop” below for the link! I’m sure they will love it just as much as Riley does! 😻😹
Can you believe Christmas is only 10 weeks away?! Can you believe Christmas is only 10 weeks away?! ✨ My heart’s already craving those quiet, cozy nights with twinkle lights and hot cocoa in hand. Trying not to rush it… but the magic is calling. I don’t know if I can wait until November 1st before I put my main tree up or not 🤣 And if you’re needing a new Christmas tree this year, you should definitely check out @kingofchristmas 😉 Comment “tree” below and I’ll send you the link to the one I have here!
✨Busy weeknight hack unlocked✨ Who else is liv ✨Busy weeknight hack unlocked✨ Who else is living for a 2-ingredient dinner?! 🙋‍♀️ Thanks to @hungryroot, I’ve got groceries delivered and easy recipes like this honey garlic beef + rice on repeat. The best part? You can snag 40% off your first box + a FREE gift with code CHARITY40 🎉 Dinner = handled. You’re welcome 😉 Comment “Hungryroot” below and I’ll send you all the info!!
Can you believe Christmas is only 10 weeks away?! Can you believe Christmas is only 10 weeks away?! ✨ My heart’s already craving those quiet, cozy nights with twinkle lights and hot cocoa in hand. Trying not to rush it… but the magic is calling. 🎄
✨Busy weeknight hack unlocked✨ Who else is liv ✨Busy weeknight hack unlocked✨ Who else is living for a 2-ingredient dinner?! 🙋‍♀️ Thanks to @hungryroot, I’ve got groceries delivered and easy recipes like this honey garlic beef + rice on repeat. The best part? You can snag 40% off your first box + a FREE gift with code CHARITY40 🎉 Dinner = handled. You’re welcome 😉 Comment “Hungryroot” below and I’ll send you all the info!!
Mentally? Already at the Thanksgiving table piling Mentally? Already at the Thanksgiving table piling my plate with turkey, mashed potatoes, and pie 😋 Not saying I’m ready for November… but I’m also not not saying that 🤣
POV: when your mom makes you wear a cute Halloween POV: when your mom makes you wear a cute Halloween sweater and you forget how to walk 😹 But seriously, how cute is little Miss Riley in her festive sweater?! She was definitely getting into the Halloween spirit for sure! 
If your pet needs one too, comment “Shop” below for the link! I’m sure they will love it just as much as Riley does! 😻😹
I know it’s only October, but in my heart I’m I know it’s only October, but in my heart I’m already in Christmas jammies, baking cookies, and living my best elf life 🍪✨ Santa, I’m ready for my comeback tour 😏🎄

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