Holiday Cookie Compilation
Holiday cookies! A staple in every kitchen during the winter months.
Try them out and let us know what you think!
Classics:
Thumbprint Cookies
Courtesy Jo Cooks
Truly a classic, featuring walnuts and raspberry jam for a delicious treat.
Classic Sugar Cookies
Courtesy Betty Crocker
The original, just like your grandma used to make.
Classic Shortbread Cookies
Courtesy Jo Cooks
One part sugar, two parts butter, three parts melt-in-your-mouth goodness.
Classic Gingerbread Cookies
Courtesy Sally's Baking Addiction
Sweet and spice, the perfect combination for a holiday treat.
Big Soft Ginger Cookies
Courtesy Taste of Home
Similar to the classic gingerbread, but with a soft and chewy centre. Perfect alongside a cup of tea or eggnog.
Soft & Thick Snickerdoodles
Courtesy Sally's Baking Addiction
Super simple and easy to make, snickerdoodles are a timeless classic!
A Touch of Chocolate:
Cinnamon Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Courtesy Family Cookie Recipes
Soft and chewy with a fantastic chocolate taste with a hint of cinnamon.
Crushed Candy Cane Chocolate Chip Cookies
Courtesy The Cookie Writer
A classic chocolate chip cookie with a subtle peppermint flavour.
Chocolate Peppermint Pinwheel Cookies
Courtesy The Beach House Kitchen
A festive cookie that's sure to please!
Chocolate Cheesecake Candy Cane Bars
Courtesy Sweet Pea's Kitchen
Not technically a cookie, but how could we not include this?
A New Twist on the Traditional:
Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies
Courtesy Broma Bakery
Not only are these beautiful cookies with the deep red mixed with the powdered sugar, but they are rich and almost brownie-like for a decadent dessert.
Slice & Bake Swedish Christmas Cookies
Courtesy Bread Booze Bacon
Not a twist, but possibly new to your cookie list!
Pistachio Cranberry Icebox Cookies
Courtesy Epicurious
Impress with this make-ahead dough that you can take out of the fridge and serve within half an hour!
Maple Shortbread Sandwich Cookies
Courtesy King Arthur Baking Co.
Crisp, buttery maple shortbread with maple cream filling? Yes, please.
Maple Sandwich Cookies with Pumpkin Buttercream
Courtesy A Bajillion Recipes
Yes, it's similar to the Maple Shortbread, but some of us at AlbertaGrocery.ca have a soft spot for anything pumpkin.
These Can't Be Vegan:
Vegan Shortbread Cookies
Courtesy Nora Cooks
Buttery and crisp, just like the original.
Vegan Thumbprint Cookies with Raspberry Jam
Courtesy Vegan Huggs
Almond milk and almond extract work so well with the tart jam and buttery cookie.
Vegan Sugar Cookies
Courtesy Betty Crocker
No one will be able to tell these apart from the non-vegan version!
Vegan Chocolate Chunk Cookies with Peppermint
Courtesy Cotter Crunch
This fudgy cookie will be your new holiday favourite, plus it's gluten-free, egg-free, and vegan!
Snowball Cookies
Courtesy The Edgy Veg
These are delicate, buttery, with a nutty surprise!
Vegan Orange Cinnamon Christmas Cookies
Courtesy Vegan Heaven
Easy to make, packed with flavour...you may want to make these all year round.
Vegan Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies
Courtesy My Darling Vegan
We had to include a crinkle cookie in the vegan options! Everyone loves a rich, fudgy cookie, after all.
*All recipes and images courtesy of authors noted.