Well hello there, my friends! I’ve been enjoying a lovely little Sunday over here today, but I’m popping in quick with a delectable, mouth-watering post filled with lots of my favorite Christmas treats!
I’ve put this together the past two years, and I’m continuing the tradition again this year. We’ve got some old favorites and some of my more recent favorites today, so I hope you’ll be able to find some ideas for your next baking adventure.
‘Tis the season for goodies!
Cookies
Black & White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
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Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookies
Loaded Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

Christmas Sugar Cookie Cut-Outs (<—use this recipe & top with store-bought icing)
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Vanilla Glazed Cranberry Apple Cookies
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups with Almond Buttercream Frosting
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Chocolate Gooey Butter Cookies
Cookie Bars
Brownie-Cookie-Toffee Layer Bars
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Butterscotch Blondies with Chocolate Glaze
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Pumpkin Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
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Other Goodies
Dark Chocolate Turtle Graham Bars
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White Chocolate Oreo Cream Squares
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Fudgy Frosting <—this frosting is seriously good on top of cake mix cookies and sugar cookies!
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I’ve got a few new recipes heading your way this week too, so be on the lookout!
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Welcome to Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life! I'm Courtney, a 28-year old personal trainer living in Upstate, NY. I enjoy all things related to food, fitness, and fashion, as well as feeding my huge sweet tooth. To find out a little bit more about the girl behind the blog, check out my



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Want them all…. naturally!
Blog is the New Black recently posted..Peppermint-Frosted Fudgy Brownies
Oh man, where to start? Those Loaded Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies look sooooo good!! I need to host a cookie swap!
Lauren @ Sugar Coated Sisters recently posted..Play by Play: Saturday 12/1
Oh.my. Oh my my my….my mouth is watering.
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More recently posted..Doctored.
I love the idea of incorporating Nutella into chocolate chip cookies! Those Pumpkin Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars look heavenly, too!
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl recently posted..Satisfying My Soup Obsession: Roasted Winter Vegetable & Bean Soup
Yummm! And now I want something sweet…
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries recently posted..2012 Christmas Wish List
Eep! I was definitely in need of a list like this, but I wasn’t ready to see it! Hellooooooo cookie cravings. The peppermint ones in particular are calling to me…
Amanda @ .running with spoons. recently posted... monthly favorites – november 2012 .
Omg – I want all of those, they look amazing!!
Marielle recently posted..Staying Holiday Fit
Mmm, between this post and my Pinterest board, I’m dying for some Christmas cookies!
Lauren @The Homeostatic Mindset recently posted..When ED strikes
This just makes me (even more) excited for Christmas!
I’m excited for the new recipes coming this week!
Danica @ It’s Progression recently posted..Elf4Health Challenge Week 1
Whoa, do they all look amazing!
Shari recently posted..Rhythm of the Heart.
Dear Courtney, please grant us all a Xmas wish and make a youtube video of how you decorate cupcakes, because you are a PRO!
Silvia @skinny jeans food recently posted..Advent, advent, ein Lichtlein brennt
Wish granted!!
http://www.sweettoothsweetlife.com/2011/10/11/how-to-frost-cupcakes-vlog/
Ahh! Fabulous!! Thanks (I guess I am not the only one impressed by your cupcake decorating skills
) !
Silvia @skinny jeans food recently posted..Ideas for holiday presents
So many goodies! I’ve made your crackled sugar cookies before and they are TO DIE FOR! Sooo good! It’s the best sugar cookie recipe I’ve come across and I love that they are so easy!!
Thanks, Lily! They are definitely a favorite of mine too!
Everything looks so decadent!
Stefanie @ Thin Vegetarian recently posted..Yoga + Pilates Workout
Ah! Did I just gain five pounds just looking at all the goodness in this post?! Wow, what a compilation! I think the ones with green frosting and the peppermint white chocolate ones will be making my baking list soon. Thanks!
Melissa @ Freeing Imperfections recently posted..A Lazy Sunday & Happy Weekend!
Thanks so much for this! I was just telling my brother that he needs to give me ideas on what to bake for the holidays. I tell both of my brothers to each pick a cookie they like and I bake them both…so everyone has something!
I bet one of them would love those loaded pb oatmeal cookies.
Angela @ Health’s Angel recently posted..November Foodie Penpals
I’m so excited by all of these recipes, thank you for this awesome post! Can’t wait to try a bunch of these!!
I’m just going to say it, I’m coming to live with you until New Years. I have no desire to bake anything on my own this Christmas, but love the idea of eating everyone else’s creations. Girl, you are baking genius!
Lauren recently posted..What I’m Loving: Workout Edition
Hahaha, come on up ANY time!!
This is a ridiculous amount of sweets! It makes me want to spend the entire month baking! These are my favorite! Andes Mint, gooey, chocolate! Yum, yum, yum! http://lifeworthsharing.wordpress.com/2011/12/30/favorite-holiday-cookie-chocolate-mint/
Kellie lifeworthsharing recently posted..Protein Packed Pumpkin
love mexican wedding cookies!!! my aunt use to make them all the time. i really want to try those cookie cups, look like they’ll satisfy any cravings for sweets!
Chelsea @ LittleOneRuns recently posted..Too Much Thinking
Of course, I want to try all of these! I’ve been trying to think of a few new things to add to the Christmas baking list – the white chocolate oreo cream squares are calling to me in particular!
Sam @ Better With Sprinkles recently posted..The Christmas List.
woooow. i was just really happy eating my apple, but now it’s not good enough! i want to try making them all, but will definetely not, so.. if you had to pick just one, which is your fave??
Oh my gosh, that’s SO hard! I love both of the sugar cookies and I also really love the dark chocolate turtle graham bars
that’s a whole lot of sugar right there! happy holidays
Hillary | Nutrition Nut on the Run recently posted..Maple Olive Oil Granola
Wow, I want to try so many of those…especially the peanut butter oatmeal cookies!
Megan@funsizedfitness recently posted..Holiday Survey!
Let’s make a deal: I’ll bring the sweat pants, you bring the treats
Khushboo recently posted..Favorites from the last week of November
Wow, that’s quite the collection of desserts. You’ve inspired me to do some baking tomorrow!
Katie recently posted..My Fitness Christmas List
Can I come to all of your holiday parties? I want ALL of these! I can’t even give shoutouts to my favorites because they’re ALL my favorites!
Sarah recently posted..If I have to spend one more minute on a treadmill…
I’m totally drooling over these pictures!
Hey. I’m going to make some of these for our Christmas parties and be the most popular person
michelle kim recently posted..Marathon #2
Oh wow wow!! These are amazing recipes!! I don’t even know where to begin..hmm..I shall start with brownie cookie toffee layer bars and work my way from there
. Thanks, Courtney!
Min recently posted..Noble Pig and Majestic Guitar
oooh that greeen frosting is stunning!
Miz recently posted..My PV BODY story
I couldn’t wait for you to put one of these posts together! Yay! I have never been disappointed with a cookie recipe that I have gotten off of your blog Courtney!
Can’t wait to try these!
Brandi recently posted..Elf 4 Health Challenge Week Two
Look at all those tasty treats! I started baking this weekend too, can’t wait to see what some of your new goodies are for us
Omgosh, the chocolate chip cookie cups look AMAZING! I love how thick and chewy they look. And the frosting on top is perfect.
Elaine recently posted..Easy Beer Bread
thank you for posting all these amazing recipes! I can’t decide which ones to make!
OMG, Courtney! How will I decide? They all look soooo good! Thanks!
You are the cookie queen!
Michelle@Peachy Palate recently posted..Tastes better after a break
Um I could devour all of that! Don’t do this to me when I’m snackie
Bek @ Crave recently posted..Pizza Dough- Vitamix style
Umm… those pumpkin choc chip bars look uh-maze-ing.
Jolynn recently posted..Sushi and a Winery = the perfect Saturday
Courtney,
I just have to say that I just baked your black and white peppermint chocolate peppermint cookies AND your chewy chocolate chip heath bar cookies to ship over to my boyfriend for his birthday tomorrow. They are all SO GOOD! Couldn’t help but eat 2 or 3 (or 4…) while baking and wow they are delicious. Just wanted to thank you for the recipes!!
Shelby recently posted..Guilt-free Blueberry Banana Bread
Awww, YAY! I’m so, so glad you liked them! I hope your boyfriend enjoys them
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