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Spiced Christmas Cookies With Nutmeg For Cozy Winter Mornings

December 12, 2025

Close-up of glossy red velvet thumbprint cookies filled with creamy white cream cheese, arranged on a festive plate with a light dusting of powdered sugar and red sanding sugar, Best Xmas Cookie Recipes.

Irresistible Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies with Cream Cheese — Best Xmas Cookie Recipes

December 12, 2025

Best Xmas Cookie Recipes: Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies with Cream Cheese These red velvet thumbprint cookies with cream cheese are a guaranteed hit and easily rank among my Best Xmas Cookie Recipes — fluffy, festive, and totally snackable. I made a batch on a surprise Washington snow day and honestly: total mood. Snow out? Bake in. A brief introduction to the recipe If you want a cookie that looks like a holiday ornament, tastes like a tiny cheesecake in a red velvet tux, and vanishes from the platter faster than you can say “more please,” this is it. These cookies … Read more
Overhead shot of star-shaped cranberry orange shortbread cookies glossed with orange glaze and sprinkled with zest, arranged on a wooden board with a festive ribbon nearby, Orange Christmas Recipes.

Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies — Fancy Yet Easy Orange Christmas Recipes

December 11, 2025

Orange Christmas Recipes: Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies that steal the show When it comes to Orange Christmas Recipes, few treats hit the festive sweet spot like Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies — buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread brightened by fresh orange zest, studded with chewy cranberries, and finished with a glossy citrus glaze. They smell like holiday cheer and taste like a cozy kitchen memory in every bite. Brief introduction — what these cookies are all about These cookies start with the simple, glorious building blocks of classic shortbread: butter, sugar, and flour. Then we add orange zest for perfume and tiny chopped … Read more

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Must-Try Christmas Cookie Bars — Quick, Crowd-Pleasing Holiday Treat

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Christmas Cookie Bars: the no-fuss holiday hero your cookie tray needs Christmas Cookie Bars are the easiest way to get maximum joy with minimum fuss this season. Think all the buttery, vanilla-scented goodness of a classic sugar cookie — but baked in one pan, frosted, and sprinkled to the heavens. No rolling, no cookie cutters, no tiny icing bags. Just scoop, bake, frost, and admire. Introduction — why these bars win the holiday race If you love baking but want to actually enjoy the party, these bars are for you. They bake up thick and chewy, taste like your favorite … Read more

Close-up of frosted Christmas Cookie Bars on a platter, dotted with red and green sprinkles.
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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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