The holidays are here, and it’s time to get out your apron and rolling pin. We’ve collected some of our favorite Christmas cookie recipes that are great for all of your gatherings and gift exchanges. Whether you like sugar, chocolate or peanut butter cookies, we’ve got you covered this season with our holiday cookie countdown.
10. Toffee Bits Cookies
Add a touch of buttery sweetness to your Christmas spread with these Toffee Bits Cookies! Crisp on the edges and chewy in the center, each cookie is loaded with HEATH BITS O’ BRICKLE Toffee Bits that melt in your mouth. Great for pairing with a cup of hot cocoa or gifting to friends and family, these cookies bring a delightful crunch to your festivities.
“I made these many times and everyone loves them, I make them smaller in size and everyone likes them that way so they can have more.” - The Great Cookie Lady
9. Cocoa Crinkle Cookies
Cocoa Crinkle Cookies are an eye-catching addition to any cookie tray this holiday season. Break out this recipe for when you’re sitting around the tree, leaving treats out for Santa or on a snowy day spending time in the kitchen! If you want a little more variety, make the REESE’S Crinkle Cookies version that everyone will love.
“This is my go to recipe, this is very moist and rich, every time I bring this to work or share this with people, I always get compliments!” - Jay Anne
8. REESE’S Chewy Chocolate Cookies with Peanut Butter Chips
For a rich, chocolatey treat, try these Reese's Chewy Chocolate Cookies loaded with REESE’S Peanut Butter Chips and HERSHEY’S Cocoa. The decadent chocolate cookie pairs perfectly with the creamy, sweet peanut butter chips you taste in every bite. This dessert is a delicious addition to any holiday cookie tray and will surely satisfy both chocolate and peanut butter lovers alike!
“These turned out great! I used half regular Hersheys cocoa and half Hershey's dark chocolate cocoa. They are really good.” - Carrie0906
7. The Grinch® Blossom
Merry Grinchmas! Each green The Grinch® Blossom cookie is covered in green sugar crystals and topped with HERSHEY'S KISSES Milk Chocolates with Grinch® Foils and a small red heart sprinkle. These delicious and visually appealing treats are perfect for a themed movie night at home or a Holiday party tray.
“My 12yr old loved making these grinch blossoms! The food coloring part especially. These were fun and super easy to make.” - Jennylynn
6. Hot Cocoa Cookies
Get creative this winter and enjoy the classic taste of hot cocoa in cookie form. This recipe combines HERSHEY’S Cocoa, HERSHEY’S Milk Chocolate Chips and toasty marshmallows for a rich, chocolate flavor and ooey, gooey topping. Perfect for lounging around the house on cold winter nights or bringing to your next Holiday potluck.
“These cookies taste like heaven - kids loved them!” - Suzanne
5. REESE'S Peanut Butter Temptations
The best way to make any holiday gathering sweet is a batch of these REESE'S Peanut Butter Temptations. Start with a chewy cookie made from REESE’S Creamy Peanut Butter. Then, while the cookies are still warm from the oven, a REESE'S Peanut Butter Cup Miniature is placed on top. Your guests will be grabbing a couple of these sweet treats this season!
“I make these for every season, and decorate the tops accordingly with a few festive sprinkles: Christmas trees, snow flakes, autumn leaves, hearts, stars, etc!” – GenS.
4. HERSHEY’S Classic Milk Chocolate Chip Cookies
Nothing says holiday comfort and nostalgia quite like a batch of HERSHEY’S Classic Milk Chocolate Chip Cookies! With their golden edges and soft, gooey centers filled with HERSHEY’S Milk Chocolate Chips, one bite of this dessert will take you back to those childhood moments spent baking in the kitchen or sharing a sweet treat with loved ones. Simple yet timeless, this recipe is a staple that you can enjoy all year round.
“I've been using this recipe for years and I absolutely love it. When done correctly the cookies turn out correctly every time. Nothing compares.” - Tiffany8505
3. ROLO® Drop Cookies
These ROLO® Drop Cookies will have you lost in the delectable flavors of ROLO® creamy caramels wrapped in rich chocolate and HERSHEY’S Cocoa. With melty, chewy caramel in the middle, each bite is rich with flavors. Bake ROLO® cookies to help celebrate the holidays or keep around the house for a sweet treat.
“These cookies are so good! I love to roll them in sugar before you bake them! :)” - skeith
2. Chocolate Overloaded Cookies
Double the chocolate? Double the fun! Using HERSHEY’S Cocoa and HERSHEY’S Milk Chocolate Chips, this Chocolate Overloaded Cookie is sure to be a hit for all chocolate lovers. With only five main ingredients, this simple, popular recipe is perfect for last minute additions to a Holiday party event or even a quick dessert at home.
“These were amazing! They were super ooey, gooey, chocolatey goodness! Loved this and will make it again.” - Greyhoundgirl
1. Peanut Butter Blossoms
What’s a Peanut Butter Blossom? Only one of the most delicious desserts ever made! Fill Santa’s plate with the classic flavors of peanut butter and chocolate in this extra chewy and delicious version of the original Peanut Butter Blossoms recipe. The secret to making these peanut butter cookies even tastier than usual? Adding REESE’S Creamy Peanut Butter and sweetened condensed milk to your dough.
“I have made this recipe for well over a decade, usually at the holidays but often for end of school year teacher gifts and sometimes just because. It is such an easy recipe and people love it. What else can you ask for?” - Leslie R.
