{"id":6888,"date":"2017-12-18T15:25:10","date_gmt":"2017-12-18T20:25:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/?p=6888"},"modified":"2026-04-11T03:45:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T07:45:52","slug":"christmas-cookie-recipes-2017-pajamas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/christmas-cookie-recipes-2017-pajamas\/","title":{"rendered":"Must-Try Cookie Recipes for the Holiday Season"},"content":{"rendered":"

In December, the warm smell of freshly baked cookies — rich vanilla and butter — is as iconic as the smell of balsam. Baking and decorating cookies with loved ones is a long-standing holiday tradition<\/a> in many households, as is indulging in pure buttery bliss in <\/span>matching family pajamas<\/span><\/a> on Christmas Eve. Fill your home with the scent of holiday joy this year with one of these popular cookie recipes from 2017.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Enjoy Christmas cookies in matching family pajamas<\/a> this holiday season.<\/p><\/div>\n

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10 Most Popular Cookie Recipes of 2017<\/span><\/h2>\n

1. Brown Butter Cinnamon Crinkle Cookies <\/b>from <\/span>Cookies & Cups<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/h3>\n

If filling your home with the warm scent of butter, vanilla, and cinnamon is your goal, look no farther than these beautiful <\/span>Brown Butter Cinnamon Crinkle Cookies<\/span><\/a> from <\/span>Cookies & Cups<\/span><\/i>. The powdered sugar that tops each delicious treat gives the cookies a snow-kissed look that is perfect for the holidays. <\/span><\/p>\n

Get the recipe from <\/span>Cookies & Cups<\/span><\/i> here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Christmas Swirl Sugar Cookies <\/b>from <\/span>I Love My Organized Life<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/h3>\n

These cookies will be show-stoppers at your next Christmas party or family holiday event. Even the baking novice can expertly craft these beautiful slice-and-bake green and red <\/span>Christmas Swirl Sugar Cookies<\/span><\/a> from <\/span>I Love My Organized Life<\/span><\/i>, which are rolled in festive sprinkles to create a fun decorative edging around each pastry. <\/span><\/p>\n

Get the recipe from <\/span>I Love My Organized Life<\/span><\/i> here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Soft and Chewy Snickerdoodles <\/b>from <\/span>Tastes Better from Scratch<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/h3>\n

People theorize that cookie lovers can be divided into two distinct subgroups: \u2018soft and chewy\u2019 or \u2018thin and crunchy.\u2019 For the \u2018soft and chewy\u2019 crowd, look no further than this perfect <\/span>Soft and Chewy Snickerdoodles<\/span><\/a> recipe from <\/span>Tastes Better from Scratch<\/span><\/i>. Buttery soft, these cookies melt in your mouth and are guaranteed to be Santa\u2019s favorite!<\/span><\/p>\n

Get the recipe from <\/span>Tastes Better from Scratch <\/span><\/i>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. 5-Ingredient Oreo Cheesecake Cookies <\/b>from <\/span>Baker by Nature<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/h3>\n

The holidays are for indulging… Okay, the holidays are for <\/span>over <\/span><\/i>indulging and cookies do not get more indulgent than these. These <\/span>5-Ingredient Oreo Cheesecake Cookies<\/span><\/a> from <\/span>Baker by Nature<\/span><\/i> are essentially little bites of cheesecake with a decadent Oreo cookie crust. The only thing better than one dessert is two desserts in one.<\/span><\/p>\n

Get the recipe from <\/span>Baker by Nature <\/span><\/i>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Twix Cookies <\/b>from <\/span>This Grandma Is Fun!<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/h3>\n

These cookies are as beautiful as they are joyful — just what you would expect from a fun grandma! The Twix candy bar is a childhood favorite and this cookie will be a childhood favorite too. A homemade version of the candy classic, these <\/span>Twix Cookies<\/span><\/a> from <\/span>This Grandma Is Fun! (TGIF!)<\/span><\/i> have the perfect combination of crunchy homemade shortbread, chewy caramel, and a delicious dollop of milk chocolate. A surefire hit.<\/span><\/p>\n

Get the recipe from <\/span>TGIF<\/span><\/i> here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Buttery Jam Thumbprint Cookies <\/b>from <\/span>Chew Out Loud<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/h3>\n

This is a wonderful, foolproof recipe for a holiday classic. The key is selecting a variety of different fruit preserves to use in the recipe — apricot, strawberry, blackberry — creating a colorful presentation reminiscent of Christmas ornaments. These <\/span>Buttery Jam Thumbprint Cookies<\/span><\/a> from <\/span>Chew Out Loud<\/span><\/i> turn out each and every time, so they\u2019re well worth the effort.<\/span><\/p>\n

Get the recipe from <\/span>Chew Out Loud <\/span><\/i>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bars <\/b>from <\/span>Tastes Better from Scratch<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/h3>\n

While this is technically a recipe for a cookie bar, it\u2019s actually more akin to a candy bar. These <\/span>Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bars<\/span><\/a> from <\/span>Tastes Better from Scratch <\/span><\/i>are surprisingly quick and easy to throw together. Despite the caramel, they don\u2019t even require a candy thermometer. You can enjoy the salty sweet goodness of chocolate and pretzels in just 35 minutes! Perfect for the lazy baker.<\/span><\/p>\n

Get the recipe from <\/span>Tastes Better from Scratch <\/span><\/i>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

8. Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies <\/b>from <\/span>Cincy Shopper<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/h3>\n

This is a lovely name for a cookie that we all grew up with. If you or your kiddos are fans of peanut butter cups (who isn\u2019t?) this is the perfect combination of peanut butter and chocolate. These <\/span>Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies<\/span><\/a> from <\/span>Cincy Shopper<\/span><\/i> are thumbprint cookies with a Hershey\u2019s Kiss baked inside the thumbprint. The chewy peanut butter cookie base is the perfect vehicle for that rich milk chocolate. This is a kid-friendly recipe, so get the little ones involved. Be sure to pick up plenty of extra chocolate Kisses, in case Santa\u2019s helpers get hungry!<\/span><\/p>\n

Get the recipe from <\/span>Cincy Shopper <\/span><\/i>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

9. Snowball Christmas Cookies <\/b>from <\/span>Wicked Good Kitchen<\/span><\/i><\/h3>\n

Also known as Italian Wedding Cookies or Mexican Wedding Cookies, these <\/span>Snowball Christmas Cookies<\/span> from <\/span>Wicked Good Kitchen <\/span><\/i>look as you would imagine: like a perfectly round snowball. Despite being completely coated in confectioners\u2019 sugar, the cookies themselves are not sickeningly sweet. These are a wonderful alternative for those who are seeking an alternative to candy-colored sugar cookies. They go perfectly with a cup of coffee in the morning, much like a tiny scone.<\/span><\/p>\n

Get the recipe from <\/span>Wicked Good Kitchen <\/span><\/i>here<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

10. S\u2019Mores Cookie Cups <\/b>from <\/span>Together as Family<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/h3>\n

This recipe might be one of the most popular \u2018pins\u2019 circulating on Pinterest right now. These delicious <\/span>S\u2019Mores Cookie Cups<\/span><\/a> from <\/span>Together as Family<\/span><\/i> embody everything we love about the winter. Warm cookies, roasted marshmallow, and melting chocolate will make you feel like you\u2019re sitting by the fire — even if you\u2019re just sitting in front of the Yule Log on your television screen.<\/span><\/p>\n

Get the recipe from <\/span>Together as Family <\/span><\/i>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

For more ideas for getting festive in your PJs this holiday season, visit The Pajama Company at our blog, <\/span><\/i>thepajamacompany.com\/blog<\/span><\/i><\/a>. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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