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Irresistible Chocolate Peppermint Roll Cookies — Must-Make Chocolate Christmas Cookies

December 12, 2025

Spiced Christmas Cookies piled on a rustic board, dusted with nutmeg-sugar and ready for gifting.

Spiced Christmas Cookies With Nutmeg For Cozy Winter Mornings

December 12, 2025

Spiced Christmas Cookies With Nutmeg For Cozy Winter Mornings Spiced Christmas Cookies bring that warm, cinnamon-and-nutmeg hug to your kitchen the moment they hit the oven — and yes, these are the cookies you’ll actually want to bake for guests and keep for yourself. Let’s make a batch that smells like holiday nostalgia and bites like a soft, spice-layered dream. Why you’ll fall for these cookies These cookies balance warmth and sweetness without being cloying. The nutmeg sings alongside cinnamon, and a light dusting of powdered sugar or a tiny sprinkle of nutmeg-sugar on top finishes them off perfectly. They’re … Read more
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

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Irresistible Christmas Sprinkle Pudding Cookies — Soft Christmas Treats For Parties

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Soft Christmas Treats — Christmas Sprinkle Pudding Cookies These Soft Christmas Treats are the kind of cookies that vanish from the platter before you can say “more sprinkles, please.” Light, pillowy, and studded with festive red, white, and green, these Christmas Sprinkle Pudding Cookies bake up in under 30 minutes with zero chill time — perfect for last-minute cookie exchanges and crowded holiday tables. Why you’ll love these cookies If you’ve ever wanted a cookie that eats like a hug, this is it. The instant vanilla pudding mix folded into the dough gives a subtle, luxe vanilla note and a … Read more

Stack of colorful sprinkle pudding cookies on a cooling rack, perfect for Kindergarten Christmas Party Snacks, one of the Best Christmas Cookies Easy, and a fun companion to Savory Christmas Treats Party Appetizers, Soft Christmas Treats.
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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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