The best Christmas cookies for the sweetest holiday season can vary based on personal preferences, but here are some classic and popular options that are sure to delight:
Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing: – Classic sugar cookies in festive shapes, decorated with colorful royal icing.
Gingerbread Cookies: – Spiced gingerbread cookies in the shape of gingerbread men or other holiday-themed figures.
Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies: – Chocolate chip cookies with a hint of peppermint flavor, and perhaps some crushed candy canes for added festive flair.
Snickerdoodles: – Soft and chewy cinnamon sugar cookies with a hint of warmth, perfect for the holiday season.
Linzer Cookies: – Delicate almond-flavored cookies filled with raspberry or strawberry jam and topped with powdered sugar.
Thumbprint Cookies: – Butter cookies with a thumbprint indentation filled with various jams, chocolate, or caramel.
Snowball Cookies (Russian Tea Cakes): – Buttery, nutty cookies rolled in powdered sugar, resembling snowballs.