I can get excited about cookies. I don’t know about you.
They’re one of my favorite forms of sweets, and I love that they get some time in the spotlight during the holidays.
Whether you have a cookie exchange or holiday party to go to (or you’re just craving a good, creative cookie recipe), then you’ll find something that suits you in this list. From coconut oil to cream cheese to chai tea, there’s something for everyone!
1. Cream Cheese Cookies
These cookies are a revelation: simple, tangy and the perfect mix of soft and crisp. And so buttery! I highly recommend these Cream Cheese Cookies if you’re looking for something super easy with a bit of a surprise in flavor.
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2. Browned Butter Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies
We all know of the magic of a good chocolate chip cookie. Now, imagine that combined with nutty browned butter and toasty pecans!
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3. Chai Tea Cookies
I love bringing these Chai Tea Cookies to gatherings for tea lovers and just cookie lovers alike. They’re surprising with hints of warm spices like cinnamon and actual tea from chai tea bags infused in a crisp shortbread-like cookie.
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4. Chocolate-Dipped Shortbreads
I came up with these beauties last holiday season, and they combine two of my favorite things: mint chocolate and shortbread. They’re so easy and a bit impressive, if I do say so myself.
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5. Coconut Oatmeal Cookies
These Coconut Oatmeal Cookies go way back, several Christmases ago, but I love coming back to them. They’re the definition of a tasty, buttery, coconutty, oaty holiday cookie!
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6. Coconut Oil Oat Chip Cookies
I really like using coconut oil instead of butter in cookies (these peanut butter ones are pretty great, too.) As long as you give them some time to set up in the fridge, then you’re golden. These cookies are full of great flavor…and you can tell people they’re sort of healthy (well, healthier).