Holiday Cookie Roundup

The Christmas countdown is officially on, which means decorating, shopping, baking and holiday parties are in full swing.  One of the traditions that my family and I have is baking cookies a few days before Christmas. Mom and I spend hours in the kitchen baking our usual treats, most of which we give away. Every year I like to add to the list of recipes and every year mom tries to persuade me not to. She ends up being the one to finish the cooking when I get tired (which happens about half way into it). But needless to say, the tradition continues.

I was searching the web for some cookie recipes to change it up a bit from my usual menu and I came across several that looked really delicious. I know I can't add too much more to my baking list or my mom will panic, but I thought it would at least be nice to share my findings. 

It was tough to narrow it down to just a few, but I did my best. Below are some of my favorite picks for best holiday cookies! Click the photos for a link to the recipes.

Snickerdoole cookies are pretty much amazing. I've never had them with cream in the middle, but I can only imagine that it makes them even better.



Snickerdoodle Cream Cookies

{Source:Betty Crocker}



I love s'mores, so when I came across a recipe for s'mores cookies, I was instantly sold! I may have to slip these in my baking list this year.



S'mores Cookies
{Source: Cooking Channel }

 

If your looking for some variety outside of the realm of chocolate, these lemon ricotta cookies seem like a great idea to me. Brighten up your assortment with a little bit of citrus.

 

Lemon Ricotta Cookies with Lemon Glaze
{Source: Cooking Channel }

 

I love bananas and also think highly of chocolate, put those two together and I'm happy.  I would love to try this recipe for banana chocolate chip cookies sometime soon.

 

Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
{Source: Cooking Channel}

What's the holiday's without gingerbread men. My aunt use to make some of the best ones I've ever had. She would always give them to use in a cute little tin for Christmas.

Gingerbread Men Cookies
{Source: Southern Living}

A simple sugar cookie is always a good idea, but it's an even better idea if it's in the shape of a tree and made with fruit and pecans. This festive cookie is perfect for the holidays.

Cranberry Noels
 {Source: Martha Stewart}

 

These cookies have 3 different types of chocolate in them, how can they not taste good?!?



Mudslide Cookies
{Source: Cooking Light}

Ooey, gooey brownies filled with caramel.....#drooling



Death by Caramel Bars
{Source: Southern Living}
 

Cinnamon buns aren't just for breakfast anymore, at least not when these cookies are in the house.

 

Cinnamon Bun Cookies
{Source: Project Foodie }

 

I love potato chips more than I love cookies, so I would be willing to combine the two and give them a try.

 

Potato Chip Cookies
{Source: Paula Deen }

As if Oreos needed anything else to make them more addicting, this could be it!

 

Oreo Stuffed Peanut Butter Cookies
{Source: The Girl Who Ate Everything }
  

And I end the list with my love for PB&J, don't you just want to take a bite out of these!?

 



PB&J Sandwich Cookies
{Source: Betty Crocker }

 

What are some of your favorite go to holiday cookie recipes?