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16 Types of Cookies: Holiday Baking Edition

December 14, 2024
Amelia [Writer]

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Scroll through for some holiday baking cookie inspiration—there's a flavor for everyone! Whether you’re craving classic favorites or something with a fun, festive twist, these cookies are sure to bring sweetness to your celebrations!

16 Types of Cookies: Holiday Baking Edition

The holidays are the perfect time to get cozy in the kitchen and fill your home with the delicious scent of freshly baked cookies. Whether you’re gifting homemade treats or just satisfying your sweet tooth, this roundup has you covered. Let’s dive in!

Cookie collage

From classic chocolate chip and sugar cookies to fun, festive flavors like spiced gingerbread and christmas cookies, and everything in between, these 16 Types of Cookies are totally delicious and sure to delight.

Get ready to bake up a batch (or two!) of holiday cheer that’s as sweet as the season itself! This list is your go-to for any occasion, especially during the holidays -- All have just the right amount of sweetnesschunkiness + softness. And are altogether easy to make—using simple ingredients. It’s a win, win situation—believe me! Perfect for beginner bakers, fool-proof + incredibly delicious.

For my cookie lovers be sure to try my Sugar Cookie Mocktail to Festive Sugar Cookie Cake and even an Edible Vegan Funfetti Cookie Dough next up!

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16 Types of Cookies: Holiday Baking Edition

Baked cookies on a baking sheet with rosemary leaves and biscoff cookies.

This is hands down the best cookie within a cookie recipe--better than at the bakery! No chill time required! Gluten-free option.

Up close shot of stacked cookies on a white plates.

2. Oreo Funfetti Chocolate Chip Cookies

These cookies are soft, chewy, and utterly irresistible, adding a touch of fun + brightness to any moment. Gluten-free Option.

Closeup of Christmas Monster Cookies

3. Christmas Monster Cookies

The perfect sweet indulge for the entire family during the Holidays, especially as Santa's cookies the night before Christmas as a tradition. Gluten-free Option.

Cookies on a baking sheet with spatula.

4. Hubby's Maple Chocolate Chip Cookies

Picture the warmth of maple and the sweet, gooey goodness of chocolate in every delicious bite. Gluten-free option.

Hand grabbing a Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie from a tall stack

5. The Best Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

You won't believe they're entirely plant-based! Completely Dairy-free + Egg-free. Gluten-free option.

Cookies stacked on a white plate being held by hand.

6. Superfood Breakfast Oatmeal Cookies

These breakfast cookies are super easy to make and can be enjoyed for breakfast, as a snack, or dessert. Vegan + Gluten-Free. Oil-free option.

Up close shot of baked cookies on a white plate.

7. Chewy Brown Butter Pecan Cookies

The epitome of the best cookies ever with a rich, sweet, + nutty twist!

Up close shot of baked cookies on a baking sheet.

8. Melt-in-your-Mouth Peanut Butter Cookies

A perfect blend of peanut butter richness + buttery softness. Gluten-free option

Up close shot of baked cookies on a baking sheet with parchment paper with candy canes.

9. Bakery-Style Peppermint Oreo Cookies

Made with real Oreos—'a cookie within a cookie' are tender, chewy, and simply melt in your mouth. The perfect festive cookie for the holidays! Gluten-free option.

Soft Oversized Crinkled Sprinkle Sugar Cookies on a baking sheet with a purple ribbon.

10. Oversized Crinkled Sprinkle Sugar Cookies

They're so delicious that you might find yourself munching on two or three without even noticing. These cookies are incredibly soft and tender, with that perfect hint of crispiness on the edges. Gluten-free option.

Overhead shot of Big Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies on separate plates

11. Big Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Made with rich chocolate flavor and a bold flavor of brown butter. Gluten-free option.

Closeup of Loaded Lucky Charms Cornflakes Sugar Cookies

12. Loaded Lucky Charms Cornflakes Sugar Cookies

Nostalgic childhood favorites-----cornflakes + Lucky Charms cereal,  festive rainbow sprinkles, and great chewy texture from the chunky frame. Make Ahead option.

Closeup of a Bakery-Style Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie

13. Big Bakery-Style Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Prepare to win hearts with each delicious melt-in-your-mouth bite. This is hands down the best oatmeal chocolate chip cookie recipe--better than at the bakery! Vegan + Gluten-free option.

Pile of Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies.

14. Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

It's a flavor combo that's hard to resist! Whether you're a kid at heart or a grown-up craving a delightful treat, this cookie recipe has got you covered! Vegan + Gluten-free option.

Overhead shot of Gingerbread Eggnog Cookies

15. Soft + Chewy Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies

This is the perfect sweet indulgence for the entire family during ANY season, especially during the Holidays and they make for the best little DIY gifts!

Soft and Crisp Crinkled Butterscotch Cookies on and around a plate.

16. Soft + Chewy Butterscotch Cookies

Say hello to your newest cookie love: ! These little wonders boast a perfect fusion of bold, buttery, and sweet butterscotch flavors, creating a delightful dance for your taste buds. With their slightly crinkled appearance and thin crispiness, they are sure to win your heart with every irresistible bite. This butterscotch cookies recipe is perfect sweet treat for the whole family! Gluten-free option.

That's A Wrap!

And there you have it! If you're craving more dessert recipe inspiration, feel free to explore my dessert category! I hope you enjoyed this list of 16 Types of Cookies: Holiday Baking Edition. I'm truly grateful for you!

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Here, I’ve curated a list of cooking + baking essentials that I use to achieve my favorite baked goods or cooked meals, especially with many of the recipes on this list of 16 Types of Cookies. Everything from my fave baking sheet, skillet, mixing bowls, cooking thongs, cooking utensils, skillets, dutch ovens, and more. SEE THEM HERE!

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