{"id":7926,"date":"2020-12-09T23:28:53","date_gmt":"2020-12-10T04:28:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/?p=7926"},"modified":"2026-04-11T03:09:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T07:09:39","slug":"delight-your-sweet-tooth-8-holiday-cookie-recipes-you-should-bake-right-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/delight-your-sweet-tooth-8-holiday-cookie-recipes-you-should-bake-right-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Delight Your Sweet Tooth:  8 Holiday Cookie Recipes You Should Bake Right Now!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One of the best parts of the holiday season is all the wonderful sweet treats that we get to indulge in! It\u2019s that time of the year where we fire up the ovens and start baking all kinds of delicious cookies. Holiday cookie making is a tradition that many of us do every year. They make for thoughtful gifts, beautiful platters for your holiday get-togethers, and of course tasty snacks for everyone in the household to devour. Plus, who doesn\u2019t love to have their home filled with the smell of cookies baking?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/collections\/pj-salvage\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7928\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/PJs-Gingerbread-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"PJs Gingerbread\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/PJs-Gingerbread-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/PJs-Gingerbread-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/PJs-Gingerbread.jpg 526w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s nothing like putting on your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/collections\/pj-salvage\/\">favorite pajamas<\/a>, brewing up a hot cup of cocoa or tea, and satisfying your sweet tooth. Whether you lean more towards the traditional varieties of cookies or like to experiment with new recipes, we\u2019ve put together some musts \u00a0you\u2019ve got to put on your holiday baking list!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7929\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Eggnog-Cookies-SWP-300x290.jpg\" alt=\"Eggnog Cookies SWP\" width=\"300\" height=\"290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Eggnog-Cookies-SWP-300x290.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Eggnog-Cookies-SWP.jpg 599w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Eggnog Cookies from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spendwithpennies.com\/\"><em>Spend with Pennies<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>A favorite holiday beverage in a chewy cookie is exactly what we crave. There\u2019s eggnog in both the cookie and the icing! The great part about this cookie is the ability to finish them off by sprinkling a variety of different toppings over the creamy icing. You can find the recipe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spendwithpennies.com\/eggnog-cookies\/\">here<\/a> at <em>Spend with Pennies.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7930\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Raspberry-Linzer-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Raspberry Linzer\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Raspberry-Linzer-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Raspberry-Linzer.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>Raspberry Linzer Cookies from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myrecipes.com\/\"><em>My Recipes<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>What\u2019s not to love about crispy almond cookies filled with sweet raspberry preserves? Dust with a little powdered sugar for the \u201csnowy\u201d vibe and you have a traditional holiday cookie that everyone will love. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7931\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Peppermint-Patty-Cookies-Delish-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Peppermint Patty Cookies -Delish\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Peppermint-Patty-Cookies-Delish-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Peppermint-Patty-Cookies-Delish.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>Peppermint Pattie-Stuffed Chocolate Cookies from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.delish.com\/\"><em>Delish.com<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This is a super easy 6 ingredient cookie that blends 2 of our favorite flavors chocolate and mint. This chewy cookie with a surprise inside is a perfect addition to your holiday cookie platter. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.delish.com\/cooking\/recipes\/a45304\/peppermint-patty-stuffed-chocolate-cookies-recipe\/\">Here\u2019s the recipe<\/a> from the folks over at <em>Delish.com<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7932\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pecan-Crescent-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Pecan Crescent\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pecan-Crescent-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pecan-Crescent-624x415.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pecan-Crescent.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>Pecan Crescent Butter Cookies from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/\"><em>The Spruce Eats<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>No holiday is complete without these crescent moon, melt in your mouth pecan cookies. They are a very versatile treat that pair well with coffee, tea, or just by themselves. We love them as that little \u201csomething sweet\u201d after a wonderful meal. Try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/by-course-4162151\">this recipe<\/a> with options for substitutions from <em>The Spruce Eats<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Snowman-300x217.jpg\" alt=\"Snowman\" width=\"300\" height=\"217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Snowman-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Snowman.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>Melted Snowman Cookies from <a href=\"https:\/\/myimperfectkitchen.com\/\"><em>myimperfectkitchen.com<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>A fun cookie to make that the kids will just love. You start with a basic sugar cookie that you can make from scratch, a mix, or refrigerated dough and decorate from there. It\u2019s a cute alternative to the standard cut-out sugar cookie. My Imperfect Kitchen has a <a href=\"https:\/\/myimperfectkitchen.com\/melted-snowman-cookies\/\">great recipe<\/a> with step-by-step pictures to guide you through the process.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7934\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cherry-CC-300x242.jpg\" alt=\"Cherry CC\" width=\"300\" height=\"242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cherry-CC-300x242.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cherry-CC.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li>Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies from <a href=\"https:\/\/thefirstyearblog.com\/\"><em>thefirstyearblog.com<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If the thought of chocolate and cherries has your mouth-watering you\u2019re not alone. These are a Pinterest favorite and <a href=\"https:\/\/thefirstyearblog.com\/maraschino-cherry-chocolate-chip-cookies\/\">the recipe<\/a> from thefirstyearblog.com has amazing pictures that will have you writing \u2018cherries\u2019 on your grocery list immediately.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7935\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pistachio-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Pistachio\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pistachio-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pistachio.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li>Gluten-Free Pistachio Truffle Cookies from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.epicurious.com\/\"><em>Epicurious<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This sweet and salty cookie is a great way to get your sugar fix without straying from your gluten-free diet. They take a little more effort than some other recipes but the end result is a cookie you\u2019ll want to make well beyond the holiday season. Epicurious has a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.epicurious.com\/recipes\/food\/views\/gluten-free-pistachio-truffle-cookies-51259020\">detailed recipe<\/a> that walks you through the process.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7936\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gingerbread-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Gingerbread\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gingerbread-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gingerbread-624x415.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gingerbread.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"8\">\n<li>Gingerbread Men (or women, or whatever) from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/\"><em>Taste of Home<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>No holiday season is complete without the traditional gingerbread cookie. Traditionally, the most popular shape is happy little guys complete with buttons and a big smile. Nowadays, any shape you desire will complete your holiday cookie display. We found one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/gingerbread-cutout-cookies\/\">best recipes<\/a> over at Taste of Home.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a favorite recipe we\u2019d love to have you share it with us. Post it here or on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thepajamacompany\">Facebook page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Happy Baking!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the best parts of the holiday season is all the wonderful sweet treats that we get to indulge in! It\u2019s that time of the year where we fire up the ovens and start baking all kinds of delicious cookies. Holiday cookie making is a tradition that many of us do every year. They [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7927,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[952,157,944,961,80,375],"tags":[380,1051,696,1052,360,1049,379,1050],"class_list":["post-7926","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-christmas","category-holidays","category-hygge","category-the-holidays","category-winter","category-yummy-recipe","tag-christmas-baking","tag-christmas-baking-recipes","tag-christmas-cookies","tag-christmas-kitchen","tag-christmas-pajamas-2","tag-gingerbread-cookies","tag-holiday-baking","tag-sweet-tooth"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7926","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7926"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7926\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10502,"href":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7926\/revisions\/10502"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7927"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7926"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7926"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7926"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}