Tis’ the season for sweet treats and even sweeter family time. One of the best ways to spend time with friends and family during the holiday season is by cooking together. Food bring everyone together and one of the best treats to make for Christmas is cookies. Here are the best Christmas cookies to make this holiday season:

Gingerbread Man

This is a classic and popular cookie recipe for Christmas. However, a lot of people tend to steer away from making them homemade because many of the traditional recipes require molasses and can get a bit too complicated. Luckily for you, there are some easy and simple recipes to make delicious gingerbread cookies that everyone is sure to love. Follow this recipe that uses butterscotch pudding mix instead of molasses. 

Eggnog Thumbprints

This is a sweet treat every cookie platter needs this holiday season. It combines all of Christmas’ signature flavors of eggnog and peppermint into one delicious cookie and then spiked with a bit of whiskey. It is also super easy to make. Everyone will be dying to try your cookies and the are sure to be a hit at your next holiday party. To whip this together and make with your friends and family, follow this simple recipe here.  

Sugar Cookie Trees

Wouldn’t it be great if you could decorate a Christmas tree and then eat it? Now you can! This fun and delicious cookie recipe is great for making with kids and a great time to decorate together. Not only are they delicious, easy to make, and fun to decorate, but they are so fun to have at parties. To make this personal and edible Christmas tree, follow this recipe

Peppermint Pattie-Stuffed Chocolate Cookies

There is no better combination than chocolate and peppermint. Get your chocolatey fix with these stuffed cookies. Everyone will love the peppermint surprise inside.  Unlike traditional cookies, these are made with chocolate cake mix for a fudgy and delectable taste. The recipe is easy to follow and great for making with groups of friends.