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Irresistible Christmas Sprinkle Pudding Cookies — Soft Christmas Treats For Parties

December 11, 2025

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

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

December 11, 2025

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
Assorted thick, soft cutout sugar cookies iced with pastel royal icing and snowflake sprinkles on a white cooling rack, Soft Cutout Sugar Cookie Recipe.

Soft Cutout Sugar Cookie Recipe — Thick, Tender, and Icing-Ready

December 11, 2025

Soft Cutout Sugar Cookie Recipe fans, rejoice — these thick, bakery-style sugar cookies hold their shape, stay soft, and give you a perfect canvas for icing, sprinkles, and total decorating chaos. They bake up puffy and tender, slice clean with cookie cutters, and won’t spread into sad little discs while you’re busy sipping cocoa. Sound good? Let’s dig in. Why you’ll fall in love with this recipe Do you want cookies that look impressive but don’t require a baking degree? This recipe delivers. You get soft, puffy cookies that hold edges, feel buttery, and taste like the kind of bakery … Read more

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Soft Christmas Thumbprint Cookies | Christmas Simple Desserts That Shine

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Christmas Simple Desserts — Soft Christmas Thumbprint Cookies That Shine Christmas Simple Desserts like these Soft Christmas Thumbprint Cookies always steal the show during the holidays. These buttery, jam-topped little rounds deliver nostalgia in every bite — crisp at the edges, tender in the middle, and dressed in jewel-toned jam that makes your cookie platter look like a party. Who doesn’t love that? Below you’ll find a friendly, no-nonsense guide to everything about these cookies: why they’re a must-bake, the little family story behind them, a clear ingredient breakdown, a step-by-step method you can follow with your eyes closed (well, … Read more

Close-up of soft, golden thumbprint cookies filled with glossy raspberry jam, arranged on a festive plate, Christmas Simple Desserts.
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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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