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The holiday season is the perfect time to get into the kitchen, turn up the Christmas music, and bake cookies with your family.
For us, it’s all about creating delicious memories, and these three Christmas cookie recipes—Classic Sugar Cookies, Gingerbread Men, and Hot Chocolate Cookies—are a hit with my 4-year-old.
These are perfect if you’re baking for a festive party or starting your own family traditions.
The recipes are easy to follow and guaranteed to bring holiday cheer.
Classic Sugar Cookies
These timeless cookies are the foundation of many holiday traditions. The best part? Decorating them together with sprinkles and icing!
Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions:
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Chill dough for 1 hour.
- Roll out dough, cut into festive shapes, and place on baking sheets.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and decorate as desired.
Tip: Use cookie cutters in holiday shapes like stars, trees, and snowflakes for extra festive fun!
Gingerbread Men
What’s Christmas without these spicy-sweet cookies? From mixing the dough to decorating the little gingerbread people, these cookies are pure joy to make.
Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 1/3 cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions:
- Cream butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in molasses and egg.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Chill dough for 2 hours.
- Roll out dough, cut into gingerbread shapes, and place on baking sheets.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes.
- Cool and decorate with royal icing.
Pro Tip: Add little candy buttons or edible glitter for extra character.
Hot Chocolate Cookies
These decadent cookies taste just like your favourite winter drink in baked form. Gooey marshmallows on top make them an irresistible treat for kids (and adults!).
Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 packages hot cocoa mix (or 1/2 cup)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions:
- Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, hot cocoa mix, salt, and baking soda.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheets.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 9-11 minutes.
- Immediately after removing it from the oven, top each cookie with a few mini marshmallows.
- Return to oven for 2-3 minutes until marshmallows are puffy.
- Cool before serving.
Serving Idea: Pair these cookies with a steaming cup of hot cocoa for the ultimate holiday treat.
Final Thoughts
Baking Christmas cookies with kids is more than just creating delicious desserts; it’s about building lifelong memories.
My little one loves being a “cookie helper,” from mixing the dough to adding sprinkles.
This year, let your home fill with the smell of freshly baked cookies and the sound of laughter.
Do you have a favourite holiday cookie recipe?
Share it in the comments below—I’d love to try it out!
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