10 Fun & Tasty Cookies Sure To Make Santa Smile

Santa Claus is packing up his sleigh, and by the time he makes it to Brooklyn on Thursday night, the jolly old elf should be ready for a snack. If you’re looking to shake up the traditional Christmas sugar cookies, we’ve got ten delicious recipes that are guaranteed to impress St. Nick.

Soft Maple Sugar Cookies (Courtesy Dear Crissy)

It’s no secret that elves like maple syrup, so these soft maple sugar cookies from Dear Crissy should be an instant hit.

Toffee Almond Snowball Cookies (Courtesy Cupcakes And Kale Chips)

Since we’re not actually going to have real snow this Christmas, go with the next best thing – toffee almond snowball cookies. Find the recipe over at Cupcakes And Kale Chips.

Gingerbread Reindeer (Courtesy Meet The Dubiens)

Not gifted when it comes to cookie decorating? Not a problem with these adorable reindeer cookies from Meet The Dubiens. A few dots, lines, and a candy red nose, and you have the perfect Rudolph!

M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies (Courtesy Averie Cooks)

You can’t go wrong with chocolate chips and M&Ms. Ever. The addition of vanilla pudding mix really kicks this recipe from Averie Cooks up a notch, too, so if you’re looking for traditional with a twist, this is your go-to cookie.

Homemade Jingles (Courtesy Shugary Sweets)

Keebler stopped making their holiday Jingles cookies, but you can thankfully make them yourself with this copycat recipe from Shugary Sweets.

Eggnog Cut-Out Cookies (Courtesy Deliciously Sprinkled)

Two words: eggnog frosting. We’re in! Deliciously Sprinkled has the details on this delectable and gorgeous cookie.

Cranberry Orange Cookies (Courtesy Fake Ginger)

If you really want to branch out, give these light and fresh cranberry orange cookies a try. Crispy on the outside, but chewy on the inside, the zest-covered cookies are a family favorite here in our neck of the woods. Get the recipe over at Fake Ginger.

Christmas Tree Peanut Butter Blossoms (Courtesy Java Cupcake)

Peanut butter and chocolate? Yes, please. These festive cookies from Java Cupcake are super easy to make, but have the added bonus of looking like you spent a lot more time decorating them than you actually did.

Chocolate Coconut Cookies (Courtesy Cravings Of A Lunatic)

We love coconut, but don’t see it enough in holiday cookies. That’s why these chocolate coconuts from Cravings of a Lunatic caught our eye. Just be careful – they’re addicting!

Candy Cane Cookies (Courtesy Yummy Healthy Easy)

What’s more adorable than candy cane cookies? Not much. The kids will a blast making these beauties – and everyone will enjoy eating them! Find the recipe at Yummy Healthy Easy.

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