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

December 12, 2025

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
Close-up of a platter of rolled chocolate cookies filled with peppermint cream and sprinkled with crushed candy cane, styled with Dark Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Cookies, tiny decorative Chocolate Peppermint Spoons, and crumb-covered Chocolate Peppermint Crumble Cookies, Chocolate Peppermint Roll.

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

December 12, 2025

Chocolate Peppermint Roll Cookies — a showstopping peppermint-chocolate spiral These Chocolate Peppermint Roll cookies are little chocolate tubes filled with a creamy peppermint center, dipped in more chocolate and showered with crushed candy cane. They look fancy, but they’re totally doable — and they’re perfect for cookie boxes, swaps, or a festive baking day. Ready to roll? Why you’ll fall in love Think Chocolate Christmas Cookies meets candy-cane glamour. The biscuit has a tender snap, the peppermint filling sings bright and cool, and the chocolate seal gives a satisfying bite. Make them as tubes or keep it simple and sandwich … Read more

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Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies — Fancy Yet Easy Orange Christmas Recipes

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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

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.
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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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