Cookie Exchange Recipes
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Add some cheer to your holiday season by grabbing a few friends and making any of these sweet-enough-for-Santa cookie exchange recipes! A little holiday magic is sure to be found when you crank up the carols, make a batch of classic sugar cookies, and enjoy a little eggnog.
Maybe you prefer a traditional chocolate chip cookie with a tall glass of milk? I’ve got you covered with the round-up below. Serve these with a little homemade hot chocolate or some Nutella Dipping Sauce to make them extra specia.
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Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies
These Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies marry warm cinnamon and ginger with sweet molasses and are filled with a decadent white chocolate filling for an unconventional twist. They are so soft and so easy to make. You’ll want to whip up a big batch for all of your holiday gatherings.
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Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies
If you’re looking for something fun and festive, you won’t be able to resist my Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies! Grab the kids and transform classic peanut butter cookies into adorable reindeer with pretzels and your favorite candies. They are so easy to make, even your kids can do it! These are ideal for a fun family evening.
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Best Gingersnap Cookie Recipe
These easy gingersnaps come together in minutes and deliver that perfect crispy-chewy texture everyone loves. Made with warm spices and simple pantry ingredients, they’re the ultimate holiday cookie for gifting, parties, or quick weeknight baking. A cozy, classic Christmas cookie you’ll want to make all season long!
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Grinch Cookies
My Grinch Cookies are festive in green and red, making them a vibrant addition to any cookie exchange. Perfectly sweet, but not overpowering, they come together in under an hour, which means you can have a plate of adorable cookies done in no time!
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Chocolate Crinkles
Classic Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are a delicious, cakelike cookie with a fudgy center coated in powdered sugar. They are nostalgic and full of chocolate flavor. Your cookie crew with love them.
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Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies
There’s nothing better than a classic, and these chocolate chip cookies will not disappoint! You’ll love this no-frills, beloved recipe, which is sure to become a new family favorite at your house.
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Cake Mix Christmas Cookies
Cake mix, to make a cookie? Yes! These festive, colorful cookies start with a boxed cake mix and come together in about 25 minutes. They are the perfect shortcut cookie recipe when you’re crunched for time, but aren’t lacking in flavor or softness.
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Christmas Sugar Cookie
My crisp Christmas Sugar Cookies are a classic you must have in your recipe box! You only need a few basic ingredients to make these crisp, cut-out cookies. They are great for both Christmas and beyond.
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DoubleTree Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
This copycat recipe is inspired by the now-famous chocolate chip cookies guests receive upon check-in. A bit more involved than a classic chocolate chip cookie, these are worth the extra prep time, and your guests will want your recipe! They are the perfect bakery-style treat at home.
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Gingerbread Drops (Molasses Crinkle Cookies)
These crinkle-style drop cookies are cozy and require minimal effort to make. They are soft, moist, and flavored with pantry staples ginger and molasses. Don’t love a drop cookie? The dough is versatile enough to make a roll and cut version as well.
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Old Fashioned Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies
These Old Fashioned Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies are soft peanut butter cookies that are full peanut butter flavor. Made with simple ingredients and perfect for a picnic or as a lunch box snack.
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Christmas Meringue Cookies
Christmas meringue cookies are light and airy cookies that are as festive as they are tasty, Whipped egg whites are flavored and baked for a perfect Christmas cookie.
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Teddy Bear Cookies
These adorable teddy bear cookies are the perfect treat for kids’ birthday parties, baby showers, or school events. Easy cookies made with 3 simple ingredients and so cute! Kids can make these too.
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Lemon Shortbread Cookies
These light and zesty Lemon shortbread cookies are perfect for warm weather gatherings or cozy tea time. A quick, no-fuss recipe that delivers big lemon flavor. So easy to make with simple ingredients.
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Santa Cookies
These festive Santa Cookies are so easy to make with store-bought Nutter Butter Cookies
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Reindeer Cookies
These simple reindeer cookies are a fun holiday food idea! Reindeer-themed treats are always a hit at the dessert table and will bring a smile to guests' faces!
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Christmas Butter Cookies Recipe
These easy Christmas butter cookies are soft, buttery, and perfect for holiday baking. Made with simple pantry ingredients, they’re great for cookie exchanges, gifting, or a cozy weekend baking project. A classic holiday cookie recipe you’ll make every year.
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Melted Snowman Cookies
These easy Melted Snowman Cookies come together quickly and are such a fun Christmas treat for parties, cookie platters, and school events. Made with simple ingredients and plenty of holiday charm, they’re perfect for busy days. A cute winter dessert everyone will remember!
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Santa Oreos
Whip up these adorable Santa Oreos in minutes! This no-bake holiday treat is perfect for Christmas parties, cookie trays, and festive family nights. A fun and easy dessert kids can help make—perfect for busy holiday schedules!
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Grinch Oreos
These Easy Grinch Oreos come together in minutes and make the cutest no-bake Christmas treat! Perfect for holiday parties, cookie trays, or a fun movie-night snack
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