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
Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookies
Loaded Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
Christmas Sugar Cookie Cut-Outs (<—use this recipe & top with store-bought icing)
Vanilla Glazed Cranberry Apple Cookies
Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups with Almond Buttercream Frosting
Chocolate Gooey Butter Cookies
Cookie Bars
Brownie-Cookie-Toffee Layer Bars
Butterscotch Blondies with Chocolate Glaze
Pumpkin Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Other Goodies
Dark Chocolate Turtle Graham Bars
White Chocolate Oreo Cream Squares
Fudgy Frosting <—this frosting is seriously good on top of cake mix cookies and sugar cookies!
I’ve got a few new recipes heading your way this week too, so be on the lookout!
Enjoy the rest of your weekend, everyone!
Blog is the New Black says
Want them all…. naturally!
Lauren @ Sugar Coated Sisters says
Oh man, where to start? Those Loaded Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies look sooooo good!! I need to host a cookie swap!
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
Oh.my. Oh my my my….my mouth is watering. :)
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
I love the idea of incorporating Nutella into chocolate chip cookies! Those Pumpkin Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars look heavenly, too! :)
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says
Yummm! And now I want something sweet… ;)
Amanda @ .running with spoons. says
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…
Marielle says
Omg – I want all of those, they look amazing!!
Lauren @The Homeostatic Mindset says
Mmm, between this post and my Pinterest board, I’m dying for some Christmas cookies!
Danica @ It's Progression says
This just makes me (even more) excited for Christmas!
I’m excited for the new recipes coming this week!
Shari says
Whoa, do they all look amazing!
Silvia @skinny jeans food says
Dear Courtney, please grant us all a Xmas wish and make a youtube video of how you decorate cupcakes, because you are a PRO!
Courtney says
Wish granted!! :)
https://www.sweettoothsweetlife.com/2011/10/11/how-to-frost-cupcakes-vlog/
Silvia @skinny jeans food says
Ahh! Fabulous!! Thanks (I guess I am not the only one impressed by your cupcake decorating skills ;-) ) !
Lily says
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!!
Courtney says
Thanks, Lily! They are definitely a favorite of mine too! :)
Stefanie @ Thin Vegetarian says
Everything looks so decadent!
Melissa @ Freeing Imperfections says
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!
Angela @ Health's Angel says
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.
Kate Gifford says
I’m so excited by all of these recipes, thank you for this awesome post! Can’t wait to try a bunch of these!!
Lauren says
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!
Courtney says
Hahaha, come on up ANY time!! ;)
Kellie lifeworthsharing says
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/
Chelsea @ LittleOneRuns says
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!
Sam @ Better With Sprinkles says
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!
kat says
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??
Courtney says
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 :)
Hillary | Nutrition Nut on the Run says
that’s a whole lot of sugar right there! happy holidays :)
Megan@funsizedfitness says
Wow, I want to try so many of those…especially the peanut butter oatmeal cookies!
Khushboo says
Let’s make a deal: I’ll bring the sweat pants, you bring the treats ;)
Katie says
Wow, that’s quite the collection of desserts. You’ve inspired me to do some baking tomorrow!
Sarah says
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!
michelle kim says
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 :D
Min says
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!
Miz says
oooh that greeen frosting is stunning!
Brandi says
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!
Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says
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 :)
Elaine says
Omgosh, the chocolate chip cookie cups look AMAZING! I love how thick and chewy they look. And the frosting on top is perfect.
Betsy says
thank you for posting all these amazing recipes! I can’t decide which ones to make!
Sarah says
OMG, Courtney! How will I decide? They all look soooo good! Thanks!
Michelle@Peachy Palate says
You are the cookie queen!
Bek @ Crave says
Um I could devour all of that! Don’t do this to me when I’m snackie :P
Jolynn says
Umm… those pumpkin choc chip bars look uh-maze-ing.
Shelby says
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!!
Courtney says
Awww, YAY! I’m so, so glad you liked them! I hope your boyfriend enjoys them :)