Nothing puts us in the mood for winter festivities quite like a big plate of warm cookies fresh out of the oven. Whether you’re preparing a sweet surprise for your loved ones or treating yourself to your favorite recipe, we’ve got your back with lots of baking inspiration and all of the ingredients you need this holiday season.
1. Spice up your table with a classic
There’s nothing like a freshly baked batch of gingerbread cookies - or, well, gingerbread anything! - to put everyone in a celebratory mood. These Gingerbread Cookies by Simply Recipes provide a spicy snap of flavor and an adorable smiling face on your holiday table. Check out our vast selection of spices to perfect your own version of this holiday staple.
2. Add a cool bite of winter flavor
This year, add a burst of winter flavor into a classic recipe with a cool bite of crushed candy canes on top of your favorite sugar cookies. These Peppermint Sugar Cookies from Cooking Classy are a great way to add an interesting twist to these soft and chewy favorites.
3. Take your chocolate chip cookies a step further
Chocolate chip cookies are always a crowd pleaser, but you can really wow your friends and family by adding even more chocolate for an indulgent and innovative treat. In these Double Chocolate Chip Cookies from Kim's Cravings, a secret ingredient (instant pudding!) adds an extra layer of flavor that is sure to turn this treat into a new tradition.
4. Add a splash of eggnog
The soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture and sweet cinnamon sugar topping of snickerdoodles make these chewy cookies a fan favorite all year round. These Eggnog Snickerdoodles from The Chunky Chef add actual eggnog into the mix for a tasty twist on a familiar favorite. When you’re whipping up your favorite snickerdoodle recipe this year, try adding a splash of one of our creamy and delicious eggnog varieties from the dairy aisle.
5. Stir it up with some crunchy biscotti
Designed to be dunked in a steaming cup of coffee, hot chocolate, or tea, this crunchy Italian staple is the perfect accompaniment to a frosty winter night. Pick up some cranberries and pistachios from our shelves for this tried-and-true Holiday Biscotti recipe from Taste of Home.
