Holidays & Parties

20 irresistible cookies to make this holiday season

By: Linda Cotrina

The best part of the holidays is getting to indulge in all the Christmas cookies. From classic shortbread to gingerbread with a twist, we've rounded up some of the best cookie recipes to make this festive season.

Alfajores

Start off the holiday baking season right with these lovely little sandwich cookies.

Vanilla ginger sandwich cookies

The creamy vanilla filling makes these cookies irresistible.

Buttery gingerbread men

These fun gingerbread cookies will get you into the holiday spirit.

Thumbprint cookies

Our take on the traditional holiday cookie replaces the usual jam with three of our favourite sweet spreads: dulce de leche, chocolate hazelnut spread and cookie butter.

Gingerbread cutout cookies

These snowflake gingerbread cookies are almost too pretty to eat.

The ultimate shortbread cookies

What would the holidays be without shortbread cookies? These buttery treats have a crispy snap but still melt delicately in your mouth.

3D Christmas tree cookies

These holiday cookies are equall delicious and impressive. For an easy gift, place them in clear jars.

Marzipan star cookies

Top these pretty sugar cookies with marzipan instead of the traditional royal icing for an extra hit of flavour.

Scottish shortbread cookies

All you need are three ingredients to whip up these classic shortbread cookies.

Lemon-glazed lavender shortbread cookies

We love the combination of lavender and lemon in these elegant cookies.

White chocolate sprinkle cookies

Chewy and crispy, these sprinkle-filled cookies are perfect for the holiday season.

Cream cheese gingerbread thumbprint cookies

The tangy cream cheese icing filling makes these chewy cookies extra delightful.

Chai-spiced fig hermits

These spicy cookies are delightful with a cup of tea.

Madeleines with burnt honey cream

These beautiful cookies make a great gift for the one in your life obsessed with anything French.

Gingerbread house cookie ornaments

If you manage not to devour them all, these beautiful gingerbread house cookies make adorable Christmas tree ornaments.

Linzer cookies

These traditional jam-filled cookies make a great gift for anyone on your list.

Festive wreath cookies

These pretty cookies may seem complicated to make, but they're not—all you need is a piping bag with a small star tip to give them a realistic wreath look.