Tis’ the season for cuddling up by the fire with a plate of homemade cookies and a cup of hot chocolate to wash them down. Winter break is almost here and most of us do not have the most expansive budgets for buying presents. Why not gift your friends and family with a variety cookies made with love. Or make them for yourself, you deserve it!
Butter and Jam Thumbprints http://www.foodnetwork.com/rec…
This is one of my favorite cookie recipes to make for the holidays. They are the perfect combination of buttery and sweet. Courtesy of Food Network Kitchens.
Chocolate Crinkles http://www.bhg.com/recipe/cook…
You can whip up these chocolate crinkles in no time, with a short list of ingredients and easy prep, this is a great recipe for last-minute baking!
Pretty Package Cookies http://www.bhg.com/recipe/pret…
Give your friends a little gift they can eat! Courtesy of Better Homes and Garden.
Lemon Ricotta Cookies http://www.foodnetwork.com/rec…
Ricotta cheese in cookies? I know it sounds strange, but it gives these cookies an extra oomph and really brings out the lemon. There’s also a video with the recipe on how to make them! Courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis and Food Network.
Chocolate-Espresso Snowballs http://www.foodandwine.com/rec…
Chocolate and espresso make for a rich, delicious flavor combination. These guys are festive for the season and perfect for the chocolate lovers out there! Courtesy of Food and Wine.
Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookie Bars http://www.foodandwine.com/rec…
WIth this recipe you can really make it your own by swapping or adding mix-ins. For example almonds instead of pecans or dried fruit. Courtesy of Food and Wine.
Honey-Spice Gingerbread Cookies http://www.marthastewart.com/9…
It wouldn’t be the holiday season without gingerbread and this is recipe has a slight twist to the classic recipe with 1 cup of honey added to the batter. Courtesy of Martha Stewart.
3 Ways to Gift your Holiday Cookies http://blog.freepeople.com/201…
I found this great post on the Free People blog that gives simple and creative ways to package your cookies as gifts. So for those of you who plan to spend their winter break baking for family and friends check out this post and have a great vacation!