A variety of festive cookies arranged on a holiday-themed platter.

Best 6 Festive Cookie Recipes for Every Sweet Toot …

As the festive season approaches, my kitchen transforms into a cozy haven filled with delightful aromas and the promise of sweet treats. Whether you're craving the rich decadence of chocolate or the fruity zing of berries, there's nothing quite like baking cookies to embrace the holiday spirit. In this roundup, I've compiled my favorite six …

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Delicious Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies with a soft and chewy texture

Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

An elegant twist on a bakery classic, Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies marry satin cocoa with a vivid crimson hue and a delicate powdered-sugar crust. The Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies present a refined balance of tender crumb and crisp crackle, finished with a snowy coating that highlights each fissure. For more variations and serving ideas, explore …

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Valentine's Day Red Velvet Bear Cookies decorated with icing

Red Velvet Bear Cookies for Valentine’s Day

Red Velvet Bear Cookies for Valentine’s Day arrive as a petite, refined treat—crisp at the edges, tender in the center, and kissed with cocoa. This recipe transforms classic red velvet flavors into charming bear-shaped cookies perfect for an intimate gift or an elegant dessert platter. For a complementary take on red velvet confections, see this …

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Freshly baked raspberry cookies with a burst of flavor

Raspberry Cookies

Raspberry Cookies arrive with a crisp, buttery edge and a bright jewel of tart raspberry at the center. This refined cookie balances delicate flake-like texture with a vivid pop of fruit, making it ideal for a tea service or an elegant dessert plate. For a low-carb take with similar floral fruit notes, see Irresistible Keto …

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Delicious Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies fresh out of the oven.

Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies arrive as a refined bite: a tender cream-cheese cookie studded with a glossy strawberry swirl and a soft, tangy center. The contrast of a buttery, slightly crisp edge with a creamy cheesecake heart feels intentionally upscale while remaining straightforward to prepare. For a complementary variation, consult our red velvet strawberry-cheesecake recipe for …

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Buttery shortbread cookies arranged on a plate with a sprinkle of sugar

Buttery Shortbread Cookies

Buttery Shortbread Cookies arrive with a whisper of vanilla and a tender, sandy crumb. This classic cookie feels refined because of its pure, high-quality butter and spare ingredients that let texture and aroma shine. For a citrus-kissed contrast, try a companion recipe that brightens the palate at teatime: cranberry orange shortbread. Why Make This Recipe …

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Impossibly soft and fudgy cookies perfectly baked for Christmas celebrations.

These Impossibly Soft, Fudgy Cookies Are All We Wa …

Impossibly Soft, Fudgy Cookies arrive with a delicate crackle and a molten, chewy center—an elegant take on a classic holiday treat. The texture balances tender crumb and glossy, deep-chocolate richness, making them feel refined yet approachable. For a quick primer on ingredient swaps and how they affect texture, consult our protein cookie guide for useful …

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Delicious Chocolate Cherry Cookies on a plate ready to enjoy

Chocolate Cherry Cookies

Chocolate Cherry Cookies begin with dark, velvety chocolate and bright, tart cherries for a deceptively simple yet refined treat. The dough is tender and slightly chewy, punctuated by glossy cherry fragments and pockets of melting chocolate. For a complementary texture and nutty lift, consider a related approach like our almond-cherry cookies, which use the same …

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Heart-shaped chocolate chip cookies fresh out of the oven

Heart-Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookies

An elegant take on a classic, Heart-Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookies arrive with a tender crumb and glossy pockets of chocolate. These cookies pair refined technique with playful shape, yielding crisp, pale-golden edges and a tender, slightly chewy center scented with browned butter and vanilla. For a complementary flavor study, consider our take on cookie-butter cookies …

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Delicious pecan pie bars with a crunchy topping and gooey filling.

Pecan Pie Bars

An elegant riff on a classic, Pecan Pie Bars condense the buttery-sweet intensity of pecan pie into neat, portable squares. Crisp shortbread and a glossy, caramel-like filling create a refined contrast of textures and deep toasted notes. For a gluten-free alternative with similar structure, see gluten-free pumpkin pie bars for technique ideas that transfer well …

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