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Raspberry Almond Shortbread Cookies – Delicious Raspberry Christmas Cookies

December 12, 2025

Close-up of powdered shortbread balls hugging a chocolate center — great for Cupcake Cookies Decorated Ideas, a simple Secret Kiss Cookie Recipe, a visual guide on How To Make Secret Kiss Cookies, and a tasty example of Hershey Kisses Cookies, Christmas Cookies With Hershey Kisses.

Holiday Favorite — Christmas Cookies With Hershey Kisses (Simple & Cute)

December 12, 2025

Christmas Cookies With Hershey Kisses — simple shortbread with a chocolate surprise Christmas Cookies With Hershey Kisses are tiny buttery shortbreads that hide a melty chocolate kiss in the middle — pure holiday joy in one bite. These cookies sing festive, nostalgic notes: crisp edges, tender centers, and that kiss of milk chocolate tucked right inside. Ready to make a tray that disappears in five minutes at every party? Why you’ll fall for this recipe (spoiler: you will) These cookies win for a bunch of reasons: they’re easy, they travel well, and they look adorable dusted in powdered sugar. Want … Read more
Buttery orange-cranberry shortbread sticks arranged on a festive plate, Holiday Treat Ideas.

Fancy Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookies — Holiday Treat Ideas That Wow

December 12, 2025

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

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

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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

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.
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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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