• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Bonus - free keto meal plan
  • Home
  • About
  • Media
Lara Clevenger
  • Recipes
  • Dinner
  • Work With Me
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Home
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Dietitian Services
  • Camping
  • Media
×
Home » Trending

15 Cookies to Bake Now So You’re Ready for the Holidays!

Published: Dec 2, 2024 by Lara Clevenger, Registered Dietitian This post may contain affiliate links - read my disclaimer for full details... Leave a Comment

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Yummly

The holidays are just around the corner, and now is the perfect time to test your baking skills! These 15 cookie recipes will have you ready to impress friends and family come December. Bake them now, and you’ll be the holiday dessert hero in no time!

Easy Lemon Ricotta Cookies

Lemon ricotta cookies on rack with icing bowl.
Easy Lemon Ricotta Cookies. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Sweet, tart, and totally satisfying, these lemon ricotta cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. A splash of lemon zest brings a zesty twist to each bite. You’ll be reaching for seconds in no time!
Get the Recipe: Easy Lemon Ricotta Cookies

Almond Crescent Cookies

Almond Crescent Cookies on a parchment paper with one piece missing.
Almond Crescent Cookies. Photo credit: Low Carb - No Carb.

These Almond Crescent Cookies are the cookie I look forward to every holiday season. Made with almond flour, they’re light, buttery, and free from gluten, grains, and dairy—plus, they’re low-carb! It’s the perfect balance of flavor and texture for anyone looking for a healthier holiday treat.
Get the Recipe: Almond Crescent Cookies

Ruby Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ruby chocolate chip cookies on a cooling rack.
Ruby Chocolate Chip Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These ruby chocolate chip cookies are anything but ordinary! With ruby chocolate, pistachios, and raspberries mixed into a rich cookie base, they offer a delicate fruity flavor you’ll crave. Perfect for those who love a sweet and unique twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie!
Get the Recipe: Ruby Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cool Whip Cookies

Cool whip cookies on parchment with powdered sugar.
Cool Whip Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

If you're looking for a fast and easy cookie, these Cool Whip cookies are the answer! With lemon cake mix, Cool Whip, and an egg, you get soft, chewy, and totally delicious cookies in no time. Perfect for when you're craving something sweet but don’t want to spend hours baking!
Get the Recipe: Cool Whip Cookies

Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Pile of pumpkin oatmeal chocolate chip cookies with more in the background on a cooling rack.
Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Pumpkin oatmeal chocolate chip cookies bring fall vibes to your cookie jar! Packed with pumpkin puree, oats, and chocolate chips, these cookies are the perfect balance of seasonal flavors. Whether you use semi-sweet or dark chocolate, you’ll love every bite!
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Almond Flour Sugar Cookies

Almond flour sugar cookies in Christmas tree shape dusted with cane sugar around a cut of coffee.
Almond Flour Sugar Cookies. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

Sugar cookies just got a healthy makeover! These almond flour sugar cookies are crispy, ultra-thin, and packed with the perfect balance of flavor—treat yourself without the extra calories!
Get the Recipe: Almond Flour Sugar Cookies

Homemade Cookie Dough Bites

Paleo cookie dough ball being held between fingers with more in a bowl.
Homemade Cookie Dough Bites. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

Get the taste of cookie dough without the guilt! These no-bake protein bites are soft, chewy, and whip up in only 5 minutes. Perfect for when you want a sweet treat that’s packed with protein!
Get the Recipe: Homemade Cookie Dough Bites

Pecan Thumbprint Cookies

Spooning apricot jam into pecan thumbprint cookies.
Pecan Thumbprint Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Mini but mighty! These Pecan Thumbprint Cookies have a buttery brown sugar taste and a jam-filled center that’ll make you go back for more.
Get the Recipe: Pecan Thumbprint Cookies

Air Fryer Pumpkin Spice S'mores Cookies

Wooden cutting board with cookies on top.
Air Fryer Pumpkin Spice S'mores Cookies. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

Get cozy with these Air Fryer Pumpkin Spice S’mores Cookies! The perfect blend of fall spices and classic s’mores flavors—crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Pumpkin Spice S'mores Cookies

Glazed Sugar Cookies

Glazed sugar Christmas cookies on a white plate.
Glazed Sugar Cookies. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

Make these Glazed Sugar Cookies and watch them vanish faster than you can say “holiday treat”! Swirled with colorful icing, they’re the perfect sweet touch for your festivities.
Get the Recipe: Glazed Sugar Cookies

Chewy Molasses Cookies

A hand holds a chewy molasses cookie facing the camera with more cookies on a baking sheet in the background.
Chewy Molasses Cookies. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

A little spice and a lot of chewiness—this molasses cookie is a family favorite for good reason! It’s so delicious, it practically disappears as soon as it’s out of the oven.
Get the Recipe: Chewy Molasses Cookies

Chewy Chocolate Marshmallow Cookie

Image shows a Chocolate Marshmallow Cookie being pulled apart on a wooden table.
Chewy Chocolate Marshmallow Cookie. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

These chewy chocolate cookies have a sweet secret inside—a gooey marshmallow at the center! Each bite delivers a surprise burst of fluffiness and rich chocolate flavor, making these the perfect campfire-inspired treat.
Get the Recipe: Chewy Chocolate Marshmallow Cookie

Copycat Mrs. Field's Chocoalate Dipped Cookies

Image shows four Copycat Mrs. Field's Chocolate Dipped Cookies on a wooden table.
Copycat Mrs. Field's Chocoalate Dipped Cookies. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Relive the sweetness of the past with these Mrs. Field's-inspired chocolate-dipped cookies! These chewy chocolate cookies, half-dipped in velvety white chocolate, will bring back all the nostalgic vibes from the 80s and 90s.
Get the Recipe: Copycat Mrs. Field's Chocoalate Dipped Cookies

S’Mores Crumbl Cookies

A front view of a s'mores Crumbl cookie with marshmallows and white melted chocolate on top.
S’Mores Crumbl Cookies. Photo credit: Thriving In Parenting.

Who needs to go to Crumbl when you can bake these s'mores cookies at home? This easy copycat recipe tastes just like the real thing, minus the line!
Get the Recipe: S’Mores Crumbl Cookies

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate chocolate cookies on parchment paper on a cookie sheet.
Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Calling all chocolate lovers! These Dark Chocolate Cookies are packed with rich dark chocolate and semi-sweet chips in every bite—pure chocolate heaven!
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies

More Trending

  • Tortilla Pizza in chopping board
    21 Lunch Recipes That Keep Your Midday Meals Exciting
  • 24 Shrimp Recipes You’ll Want to Cook Again and Again
  • 19 Ice Cream Recipes That Turn Every Scoop Into Happiness
  • 17 Salad Recipes That Bring Freshness and Flavor to Every Bite

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

Hi, I’m Lara, a Registered Dietitian and Personal Trainer with a passion for food and travel.

Read more

Recent posts

  • sliced veggies and sausage on a sheet pan.
    Sheet Pan Sausage & Roasted Vegetables
  • sheet pan with chicken thighs, corn, green beans and potatoes.
    Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Thighs with Baby Potatoes, Green Beans & Corn
  • mango ice cream with an ice cream scoop.
    Ninja Creami Mango Ice Cream
  • pineapple protein ice cream with an ice cream scoop.
    Ninja Creami Pineapple Protein Ice Cream
  • A plate of spaghetti topped with several meatballs in tomato sauce, garnished with chopped parsley. A fork is placed on the edge of the plate. A bowl of chopped parsley is next to the plate.
    24 Meatball Dishes So Good, They’ll Bowl You Over
  • baked salmon and asparagus and a white cloth napkin
    17 Sheet Pan Recipes That’ll Drop-Kick Dinner Stress Out the Door
free keto meal plan image

Footer

↑ back to top

  • Recipes
  • About
  • Contact
  • Disclaimer
  • Services

The information presented on this web site is not intended to take the place of your personal physician’s advice and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Discuss this information with your own physician or healthcare provider to determine what is right for you. All information is intended for your general knowledge only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions. We cannot and do not give you medical advice. See my privacy policy.

  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • TikTok

Copyright © 2025 Lara Clevenger