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Growing up, I loved Christmas time! For obvious reasons (Yes, the presents!) but I always enjoyed leaving out cookies for Santa too. We typically had two traditions in my house which involved Chocolate Chip Cookies and a tin of Royal Dansk Danish Butter Cookies.
We would bake some Chocolate Chip Cookies (snack on a few) and leave a cookie out along with a glass of milk for Santa Claus and his reindeer. To be honest, as an adult I’m surprised my parents actually let me keep a cup of milk out by the Christmas tree all night, but that’s neither here nor there. I would also then carefully select a cookie or two from the Danish Butter Cookie tin to leave out as well as an extra special treat (I think it was my attempt to get more presents).
As an adult, my love for cookies during the holiday season has not wavered. The chocolate chip cookie tradition lives on, sometimes as classic cookies, but when I’m feeling fancy I love making a batch of brown butter chocolate chip cookies.
I also love stepping out-of-the-box when I’m bringing cookies to a holiday party (and this list has a ton of great ideas). Red velvet cookies, black and white cookies, and eggnog cookies are among the recipes that will make this holiday season extra special (and extra delicious).
Whether you’re a cookie traditionalist during the holiday or you like to mix things up, there is a cookie (or three!) for everyone on this list.
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