Whether you’re just getting started with holiday gift baking or planning what to leave for Santa on December 24, modern cookie recipes are always welcome this time of year.
We’ve collected cookie recipes from some of our favorite Wisconsin food bloggers that highlight local ingredients and bring holiday cheer. Here are our top five Christmas cookies to aid you create a nice Christmas list!
Candy cane cookies from A Taste of Madness
The biggest advantage of these cookies is that you don’t have to take out a rolling pin, and preparing them is great fun. All you need to shape these cookies is your hand. So basic that even your child’s little hands can aid you.
Get the recipe from Taste of Madness
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Chocolate mint crumble cookies from the Midwest Nice blog
Nothing will put you in the Christmas spirit like the combination of chocolate and mint. Chocolate will lift your mood and the mint kick will kick things into gear. At least it complements a forceful cup of tea nicely.
Get the recipe from the Midwest Nice blog
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Grinch Christmas Kiss Cream Cheese Cookies at Paradise
Favorite Christmas character inspires tasty Christmas cookies. A basic and sweet sugar cookie, rolled in sugar and topped with a sugar cane kiss.
Get the recipe from Cheese Cottage Cheese in Paradise
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The best ever gingerbread from Blue Bowl recipes
These festive, chewy cookies are perfect for a cookie exchange or cookie decorating party! These cookies can easily be made vegan, and a basic trick makes rolling out the dough a breeze.
Get the recipe from Blue Bowl Recipes
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Cranberry Bliss Cake from Sweetphi
These cranberry cookies are chewy, tart, and have the perfect hint of sweetness. Combine cranberry pieces and white chocolate pieces for the perfect flavor combination to make these holiday cookies.
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