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Zesty Lemon Cream Snowball Cookies — Refreshing Winter Desserts

December 13, 2025

Close-up of frosted cookies showing nutmeg dusting and creamy swirl — Gooey Christmas Cookies that are surprisingly Eggnog Cookies Easy to make, topped with rich Eggnog Frosting, and adaptable as Gluten Free Eggnog Cookies, Eggnog Christmas Cookies.

Decadent Eggnog Christmas Cookies with Creamy Egg Nog Icing — Holiday Baking Treats

December 13, 2025

Eggnog Christmas Cookies — soft, spiced, and frosted to festive perfection If you love that cozy holiday sip, these Eggnog Christmas Cookies pack all that creamy, nutmeg-kissed flavor into a tender cookie topped with rich Eggnog Frosting and a dusting of spice. Brief introduction to the recipe Think soft, slightly cake-like cookies with a hint of rum extract and warm nutmeg, finished with a thick, vanilla-eggnog buttercream. They’re not overly rich — just the right size to pair with a cup of cocoa (or a small glass of eggnog). Want something special for cookie swaps or a holiday dessert tray? … Read more
Platter of glazed cookies ready to gift — great for Large Batch Christmas Cookies, a festive take on Soft Batch Christmas M&m Cookies, labeled Italian Cookies Christmas and perfect as Christmas Cookies Italian, Easy Italian Christmas Cookies.

Easy Italian Christmas Cookies – Soft, Frosted, Crowd-Pleasing

December 13, 2025

Easy Italian Christmas Cookies — Soft, Frosted, Crowd-Pleasing If you’ve been hunting for Easy Italian Christmas Cookies that bake fast, travel well, and vanish off a platter in minutes, you just hit the jackpot. These soft, glazed delights bring classic Italian holiday charm with minimal fuss — and yes, they make your kitchen smell like the coziest bakery on the block. Brief introduction to the recipe Short version: this is a simple dough, chilled briefly, rolled into little balls, baked until set, and dunked in a shiny, almond-scented glaze. The result? Tender, slightly cakey cookies with a sweet white finish … Read more

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Fancy Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookies — Holiday Treat Ideas That Wow

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Holiday Treat Ideas — Fancy Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookies Holiday Treat Ideas alert: if you want a cookie that looks fancy, tastes elegant, and ships perfectly in a tin, these orange cranberry shortbread sticks are your new best friend. They’re buttery, slightly crumbly, bright with citrus, and studded with tart cranberries — the ultimate pretty shortbread cookies for holiday platters and gift boxes. Introduction to the recipe Shortbread gets an upgrade. Think classic, melt-in-your-mouth butter cookies, then fold in zippy orange zest and sharp cranberries. The result? A cookie that’s subtly sweet, elegantly simple, and way more grown-up than your … Read more

Buttery orange-cranberry shortbread sticks arranged on a festive plate, Holiday Treat Ideas.
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Jennifer

I’m the cook and creator behind 9am Chef, where I share easy dinner recipes, sweet dessert recipes, and nourishing healthy recipes to inspire your kitchen. My love for cooking started with simple home meals that turned into a passion for creating dishes that are both comforting and creative. At 9am Chef, I believe food should be fun, flavorful, and something everyone can enjoy—whether you’re whipping up a quick weeknight meal or treating yourself to something sweet.

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