The holidays are always a busy time of year, filled with delicious treats. Whether a warm cookie on a cold snowy day or a piece of peppermint bark, they all are delightful! Here are some ideas of yummy treats that you can bake for your family and friends to spread a little Christmas cheer!
Classic Spritz Cookie
Who doesn’t love a soft buttery cookie? These spritz cookies have the perfect mix of sweetness, slightly
crisp edges and a buttery, melt in your mouth texture. The word “spritz” comes from the German word spritzen which means “to squirt.” These cookies are made by pushing the cookie dough through a cookie press to make different shapes with metal plates, like trees and wreaths.
Gingerbread Cookie
Do you remember as a kid building those gingerbread house sets? The ones that likely never stuck together nor you were able to eat as they were hard and didn’t taste very good. These scrumptious gingerbread men cookies are not only fun to decorate but fun to eat!
Peppermint Bark
If you’re looking for an easy but delicious holiday treat to make, peppermint bark is
it! It is made up of just a few simple ingredients white and dark chocolate, peppermint extract, and crushed candy canes. If you plan on bringing this to a holiday party, everyone is set to enjoy it!
Thumbprint Cookies
If you’re looking for a classic sugar cookie but with a twist, these thumbprint cookies are what you’re looking for. They are made with a simple sugar cookie dough coated in sugar, then imprinted and filled with a jam of your choice. If jelly or jam isn’t your jam, then an icing can be used as well!
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
This one is for the chocolate lovers, these cookies are easy and so tasty. They are soft, chewy, and 
chocolaty just like a brownie! Crinkle cookies are traditionally served during the holidays, they are soft and sweet but crinkled on the outside with a gooey fudgy center.
Christmas Pretzel Treats
These pretzel treats are not only delicious but always a huge hit! There really is nothing easier to make, with just three ingredients and they are made in a matter of minutes. These are the perfect sweet and salty treat, made with just a pretzel, Hershey Kiss, and M&M.
Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
Looking for a cookie that is always a favorite during the holiday season? Peanut butter blossoms are a soft chewy peanut butter cookie with a H
ershey Kiss in the middle. It blends the chocolate and peanut butter perfectly, these are sure to be a hit at your next cookie exchange.