How to Do 25 Days of Christmas Cookies: Great for Cookie Exchange!

25 days of Christmas cookies.

What Is Included in This Post:

• Introduction to the 25 Days of Christmas Cookies
• Planning and Preparing for the Cookie Exchange
• Day-by-Day Cookie Recipes and Instructions
• Day 1: Classic Sugar Cookies
• Day 2: Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Day 3: White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
• Day 4: Butterscotch Cookies
• Day 5: Reeses Peanut Butter Chip Cookies
• Day 6: Snickerdoodle Cookies
• Day 7: Candy Cane Kiss Cookies
• Day 8: M&M Cookies
• Day 9: Naughty Coal Cookies
• Day 10: Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies
• Day 11: Butter Vanilla Sugar Cookies
• Day 12: Mint Fudge Chocolate Cookies
• Day 13: Classic Oatmeal Cookies
• Day 14: Classic Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Day 15: Classic Peanut Butter Cookies
• Day 16: Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
• Day 17: Holiday Grinch Cookies
• Day 18: Gingerbread Men Cookies
• Day 19: Classic Shortbread Cookies
• Day 20: Kris Kringle Cookies
• Day 21: German Cookies
• Day 22: Hot Cocoa Cookies
• Day 23: Egg Nog
• Day 24: Snowball Cookies
• Day 25: Iced Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies
• Conclusion and Reflections on the 25 Days of Christmas Cookies
• 25 Days of Christmas Cookies Shopping List Printable
• FAQ for the 25 Days of Christmas Cookies

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The holiday season is the perfect time to indulge in delicious treats and spread joy through homemade goodies. One delightful tradition that brings a festive spirit is the “25 Days of Christmas Cookies.” This article serves as your guide to creating a month-long cookie extravaganza, complete with recipes, tips, and ideas for hosting a cookie exchange. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure, as I share my favorite cookie recipes and help you make this holiday season even sweeter.

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Introduction to the 25 Days of Christmas Cookies

What is the 25 Days of Christmas Cookies?

If you’re a cookie lover and a holiday enthusiast, then the 25 Days of Christmas Cookies is about to become your new favorite tradition. It’s a month-long extravaganza where you bake a different cookie recipe every day leading up to Christmas. That’s right, 25 days of sweet, buttery goodness that will make your taste buds dance with joy.

Why Participate in the 25 Days of Christmas Cookies?

Now you might be thinking, why on earth would I sign up for this cookie overload? Well, let me tell you, it’s not just about the cookies (although that’s a pretty compelling reason on its own). The 25 Days of Christmas Cookies is a great way to get into the holiday spirit, spread some joy to your friends and family, and maybe even start a fun cookie exchange tradition. Plus, who doesn’t love the smell of freshly baked cookies wafting through their home?

Planning and Preparing for the Cookie Exchange

Selecting the Right Recipes for the Cookie Exchange

Before you dive headfirst into your cookie marathon, take some time to choose the perfect recipes for the cookie exchange. Make sure to select a diverse mix of flavors and textures to keep things interesting. Classic sugar cookies, chocolate chip cookies, and gingerbread cookies are always a hit, but don’t be afraid to get creative with unique recipes like peppermint bark cookies or almond biscotti. While you are free to bake these recipes, you can bake any cookie recipe for this challenge as you desire.

Creating a Shopping List of Ingredients

25 Days of Christmas Cookies Shopping List Printable

Once you have your recipes in hand, it’s time to hit the grocery store. Create a comprehensive shopping list to make sure you have all the ingredients you need. And don’t forget the essentials like butter, flour, sugar, and of course, sprinkles. Trust me, you don’t want to be halfway through a recipe only to realize you’re missing a crucial ingredient.

When I was making my cookie shopping list, I realized the bulk of the recipes called for the same staple ingredients, which helps keep costs down if you buy them in bulk. What really racks up the cookie bill is those fun add-ins like all the candies, chocolates, and decorations – you know, the fun stuff.

Overall, my cookie ingredients cost me less than $100 so this was not bad at all, especially for dozens upon dozens of 25 days worth of homemade Christmas cookies to eat all month long and share with your family and friends. Trust me, I was NEVER without a cookie to share throughout the holiday season!

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Organizing a Schedule for Baking

Now that you have your recipes and ingredients ready, it’s time to plan out your baking schedule. Consider how much time you have each day to dedicate to baking and choose recipes accordingly. Some cookies require more time and attention, while others can be whipped up in a flash. Spread out the workload and avoid overwhelming yourself with complicated recipes on busy days.

How to Have a Stress-Free Cookie Baking Marathon During the Holidays

I created a cookie base for this project to make my cookie holiday season as stress-free as possible. I created four basic cookie dough recipes that can be altered with delicious and fun add-ins like different candies, sprinkles, and baking chips. These basic cookie-based recipes include a basic cookie dough base, sugar cookie dough base, peanut butter cookie dough base, and chocolate cookie dough base. With these four basic cookie dough bases, I can create any type of cookie I want in a little time.

Cookie Dough Bases

• Basic Cookie Dough Recipe
• Basic Sugar Cookie Dough Recipe
• Basic Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Recipe
• Basic Chocolate Cookie Dough Recipe

Having four different cookie-based recipes to start with helps with the shopping since buying these ingredients in bulk makes it easy, quick, and cost-effective. After buying the cookie dough staple ingredients in bulk, all that was left to purchase were the delicious and fun add-ins to make each batch of cookies unique.

To make this 25 Days of Christmas Cookies adventure even easier, keeping each cookie dough base pre-made in air-tight containers in the fridge labeled made it a breeze to pick one for the day, add the add-ins, and bake them in the oven. I mean, I could not have made this easier on myself to ensure I was able to bake cookies every day for this fun holiday tradition.

How to Use the Cookie-Base Recipes

At the beginning of every week, make up these four different cookie-base recipes and keep them in the fridge. Each day pick one and add M&Ms, Reeses pieces, chocolate chips, nuts, oats, or whatever you desire. It really is a game changer to take part in this fun holiday tradition stress-free! Each recipe below I have created with the cookie-based recipe I described and it is listed above each recipe. This will make it easy for you to stay organized and on track for you to enjoy your 25 Days of Christmas Cookies Marathon.

To make it even easier, sometimes I added the fun ingredients like chocolate chips and pre-rolled the cookie dough, placed them in the container, and placed in the fridge until I was ready to bake them. All that was left to do was place each dough ball onto the parchment-lined cookie sheet and bake.

Day-by-Day Cookie Recipes and Instructions

Now the fun part begins! Get ready to embark on a delicious cookie journey with my day-by-day recipes and instructions. From classic favorites like chocolate chip cookies to more adventurous treats like the Grinch and Naughty Coal Cookies, I’ve got you covered. Each day, follow the recipe and let your kitchen turn into a cookie factory.

Get ready to satisfy your sweet tooth with a delightful array of cookies. Whether it’s the buttery goodness of shortbread cookies or the comforting spices of gingerbread, there’s a cookie to please everyone. So put on your apron, preheat that oven, and let’s get baking!

Day 1: Classic Sugar Cookies

Basic Sugar Cookie Dough Base

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, room temperature.
• 1 egg, room temperature.
• 1 tsp vanilla extract.
• 3/4 cup sugar plus 1/4 cup to roll cookies in.
• 2 1/2 cups flour.
• 1/2 tsp baking soda.
• 1/2 tsp salt.

Instructions

• Start by creaming together the softened butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
• Add in your eggs one at a time, ensuring they are fully incorporated before moving on.
• Then stir in the vanilla extract for that heavenly aroma.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
• Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients while mixing slowly until just combined.
• Do not overmix as it could result in tough cookies!
• Once done, wrap the dough in cling film and chill it in the fridge for at least an hour to firm up.
• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Now roll them into even balls, roll each ball in the sugar mixture, and space them out evenly on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
• Bake for 12 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before removing to cooling rack to cool completely.

Day 2: Chocolate Chip Cookies

Basic Cookie Dough Base

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, room temperature.
• 1 egg, room temperature.
• 1 tsp vanilla extract.
• 1/4 cup sugar.
• 1/2 cup brown sugar.
• 2 1/2 cups flour.
• 1/2 tsp baking soda.
• 1/2 tsp salt.
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips.

Instructions

• Start by creaming together the softened butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
• Add in your eggs and mix well.
• Then stir in the vanilla extract for that heavenly aroma.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
• Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients while mixing slowly until just combined.
• Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
• Do not overmix as it could result in tough cookies!
• Once done, wrap the dough in cling film and chill it in the fridge for at least an hour to firm up.
• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Now roll them into even balls and space them out evenly on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
• Bake for 12 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before removing to cooling rack to cool completely.

Day 3: White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

Basic Cookie Dough Base

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, room temperature.
• 1 egg, room temperature.
• 1 tsp vanilla extract.
• 1/4 cup sugar.
• 1/2 cup brown sugar.
• 2 1/2 cups flour.
• 1/2 tsp baking soda.
• 1/2 tsp salt.
• 1/2 cup white chocolate chips.

Instructions

• Start by creaming together the softened butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
• Add in your egg and mix well.
• Then stir in the vanilla extract for that heavenly aroma.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
• Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients while mixing slowly until just combined.
• Gently fold in the white chocolate macadamia chips.
• Do not overmix as it could result in tough cookies!
• Once done, wrap the dough in cling film and chill it in the fridge for at least an hour to firm up.
• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Now roll them into even balls and space them out evenly on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
• Bake for 12 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before removing to cooling rack to cool completely.

Day 4: Butterscotch Cookies

Basic Cookie Dough Base

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, room temperature.
• 1 egg, room temperature.
• 1 tsp vanilla extract.
• 1/4 cup sugar.
• 1/2 cup brown sugar.
• 2 1/2 cups flour.
• 1/2 tsp baking soda.
• 1/2 tsp salt.
• 1/2 cup butterscotch baking chips.

Instructions

• Start by creaming together the softened butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
• Add in your egg and mix well.
• Then stir in the vanilla extract for that heavenly aroma.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
• Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients while mixing slowly until just combined.
• Gently fold in the butterscotch baking chips.
• Do not overmix as it could result in tough cookies!
• Once done, wrap the dough in cling film and chill it in the fridge for at least an hour to firm up.
• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Now roll them into even balls and space them out evenly on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
• Bake for 12 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before removing to cooling rack to cool completely.

Day 5: Reeses Peanut Butter Chip Cookies

Basic Cookie Dough Base

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, room temperature.
• 1 egg, room temperature.
• 1 tsp vanilla extract.
• 1/4 cup sugar.
• 1/2 cup brown sugar.
• 2 1/2 cups flour.
• 1/2 tsp baking soda.
• 1/2 tsp salt.
• 1/2 Reese’s Pieces

Instructions

• Start by creaming together the softened butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
• Add in your egg and mix well.
• Then stir in the vanilla extract for that heavenly aroma.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
• Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients while mixing slowly until just combined.
• Gently fold in the Reeses pieces.
• Do not overmix as it could result in tough cookies!
• Once done, wrap the dough in cling film and chill it in the fridge for at least an hour to firm up.
• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Now roll them into even balls and space them out evenly on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
• Bake for 12 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before removing to cooling rack to cool completely.

Day 6: Snickerdoodle Cookies

Basic Cookie Dough Base

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, room temperature.

• 1 egg, room temperature.
• 1 tsp vanilla extract.
• 1/4 cup sugar.
• 1/2 cup brown sugar.
• 2 1/2 cups flour.
• 1/2 tsp baking soda.
• 1/2 tsp salt.
• 1 tsp cinnamon and 1 tsp sugar to roll cookies in.

Instructions

• Start by creaming together the softened butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy.

• Add in your egg and mix well.
• Then stir in the vanilla extract for that heavenly aroma.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
• Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients while mixing slowly until just combined.
• Do not overmix as it could result in tough cookies!
• Once done, wrap the dough in cling film and chill it in the fridge for at least an hour to firm up.
• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Now roll them into even balls, roll each ball in the cinnamon and sugar mixture, and space them out evenly on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
• Bake for 12 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before removing to cooling rack to cool completely.

Day 7: Candy Cane Kiss Cookies

Basic Cookie Dough Base

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, room temperature.
• 1 egg, room temperature.
• 1 tsp vanilla extract.
• 1/4 cup sugar.
• 1/2 cup brown sugar.
• 2 1/2 cups flour.
• 1/2 tsp baking soda.
• 1/2 tsp salt.
• Candy Cane Hershey’s Kisses candies (one per cookie).

• Instructions
  Start by creaming together the softened butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
• Add in your egg and mix well.
• Then stir in the vanilla extract for that heavenly aroma.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
• Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients while mixing slowly until just combined.
• Do not overmix as it could result in tough cookies!
• Once done, wrap the dough in cling film and chill it in the fridge for at least an hour to firm up.
• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Now roll them into even balls and space them out evenly on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
• Gently squish one Candy Cane Hershey’s Kisses into the center of each cookie.
• Bake for 12 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before removing to cooling rack to cool completely.

Day 8: M&M Cookies

Basic Cookie Dough Base

• Ingredients
  1/2 cup butter, room temperature.
• 1 egg, room temperature.
• 1 tsp vanilla extract.
• 1/4 cup sugar.
• 1/2 cup brown sugar.
• 2 1/2 cups flour.
• 1/2 tsp baking soda.
• 1/2 tsp salt.
• 1/2 cup M&Ms.

• Instructions
  Start by creaming together the softened butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
• Add in your egg and mix well.
• Then stir in the vanilla extract for that heavenly aroma.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
• Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients while mixing slowly until just combined.
• Gently fold in the M&Ms.
• Do not overmix as it could result in tough cookies!
• Once done, wrap the dough in cling film and chill it in the fridge for at least an hour to firm up.
• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Now roll them into even balls and space them out evenly on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
• Bake for 12 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before removing to cooling rack to cool completely.

Day 9: Naughty Coal Cookies

Basic Cookie Dough Base

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, room temperature.
• 1 egg, room temperature.
• 1 tsp vanilla extract.
• 1/4 cup sugar.
• 1/2 cup brown sugar.
• 2 1/2 cups flour.
• 1/2 tsp baking soda.
• 1/2 tsp salt.
• 1/2 cup black cocoa powder.

• Instructions
  Start by creaming together the softened butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
• Add in your egg and mix well.
• Then stir in the vanilla extract for that heavenly aroma.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, black cocoa powder, and salt.
• Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients while mixing slowly until just combined.
• Do not overmix as it could result in tough cookies!
• Once done, wrap the dough in cling film and chill it in the fridge for at least an hour to firm up.
• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Now roll them into even balls and space them out evenly on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
• Bake for 12 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before removing to cooling rack to cool completely.

Day 10: Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Basic Chocolate Cookie Dough Base

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, room temperature.
• 1 egg, room temperature.
• 1 tsp vanilla extract.
• 1/2 cup milk.
• 1/4 cup sugar.
• 1/2 cup brown sugar.
• 2 1/2 cups flour.
• 1/2 tsp baking soda.
• 1/2 tsp salt.
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder.
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips.

• Instructions
  Start by creaming together the softened butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
• Add in your egg and mix well.
• Then stir in the vanilla extract for that heavenly aroma with the milk.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder cocoa powder, and salt.
• Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients while mixing slowly until just combined.
• Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
• Do not overmix as it could result in tough cookies!
• Once done, wrap the dough in cling film and chill it in the fridge for at least an hour to firm up.
• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Now roll them into even balls and space them out evenly on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
• Bake for 12 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before removing to cooling rack to cool completely.

Day 11: Butter Vanilla Sugar Cookies

Basic Sugar Cookie Dough Base

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, room temperature.
• 1 egg, room temperature.
• 2 tsp vanilla extract.
• 3/4 cup sugar.
• 2 1/2 cups flour.
• 1/2 tsp baking soda.
• 1/2 tsp salt.

Instructions

• Start by creaming together the softened butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
• Add in your egg and mix well.
• Then stir in the vanilla extract for that heavenly aroma.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
• Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients while mixing slowly until just combined.
• Do not overmix as it could result in tough cookies!
• Once done, wrap the dough in cling film and chill it in the fridge for at least an hour to firm up.
• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Now roll them into even balls and space them out evenly on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
• Bake for 12 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before removing to cooling rack to cool completely.

Day 12: Mint Fudge Chocolate Cookies

Basic Cookie Dough Base

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, room temperature.
• 1 egg, room temperature.
• 1 tsp vanilla extract.
• 1/4 cup sugar.
• 1/2 cup brown sugar.
• 2 1/2 cups flour.
• 1/2 tsp baking soda.
• 1/2 tsp salt.
• 1/2 cup mint chocolate chips.

Instructions

• Start by creaming together the softened butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
• Add in your egg and mix well.
• Then stir in the vanilla extract for that heavenly aroma.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
• Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients while mixing slowly until just combined.
• Gently fold in the mint chocolate chips.
• Do not overmix as it could result in tough cookies!
• Once done, wrap the dough in cling film and chill it in the fridge for at least an hour to firm up.
• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Now roll them into even balls and space them out evenly on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
• Bake for 12 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before removing to cooling rack to cool completely.

Day 13: Classic Oatmeal Cookies

Basic Cookie Dough Base

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, room temperature.
• 1 egg, room temperature.
• 1 tsp vanilla extract.
• 1/4 cup sugar.
• 1/2 cup brown sugar.
• 2 1/2 cups flour.
• 1/2 tsp baking soda.
• 1/2 tsp salt.
• 1/2 cup oats.

Instructions

• Start by creaming together the softened butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
• Add in your egg and mix well.
• Then stir in the vanilla extract for that heavenly aroma.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
• Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients while mixing slowly until just combined.
• Gently fold in the oats.
• Do not overmix as it could result in tough cookies!
• Once done, wrap the dough in cling film and chill it in the fridge for at least an hour to firm up.
• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Now roll them into even balls and space them out evenly on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
• Bake for 12 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before removing to cooling rack to cool completely.

Day 14: Classic Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Basic Cookie Dough Base

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, room temperature.
• 1 egg, room temperature.
• 1 tsp vanilla extract.
• 1/4 cup sugar.
• 1/2 cup brown sugar.
• 2 1/2 cups flour.
• 1/2 tsp baking soda.
• 1/2 tsp salt.
• 1/2 cup oats.
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips.

Instructions

• Start by creaming together the softened butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
• Add in your egg and mix well.
• Then stir in the vanilla extract for that heavenly aroma.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
• Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients while mixing slowly until just combined.
• Gently fold in the oats and chocolate chips.
• Do not overmix as it could result in tough cookies!
• Once done, wrap the dough in cling film and chill it in the fridge for at least an hour to firm up.
• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Now roll them into even balls and space them out evenly on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
• Bake for 12 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before removing to cooling rack to cool completely.

Day 15: Classic Peanut Butter Cookies

Basic Peanut Butter Cookie Dough

• 1/2 cup butter, room temperature.
• 1 egg, room temperature.
• 1 tsp vanilla extract.
• 2/3 cup sugar.
• 1/3 cup brown sugar.
• 1/2 cup peanut butter.
• 2 1/2 cups flour.
• 1/2 tsp baking soda.
• 1/2 tsp salt.

Instructions

• Start by creaming together the softened butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
• Add in your egg and mix well.
• Then stir in the vanilla extract for that heavenly aroma.
• Add in the peanut butter.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
• Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients while mixing slowly until just combined.
• Do not overmix as it could result in tough cookies!
• Once done, wrap the dough in cling film and chill it in the fridge for at least an hour to firm up.
• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Now roll them into even balls and space them out evenly on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
• Press each cookie down gently with a fork in a criss-cross pattern.
• Bake for 12 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before removing to cooling rack to cool completely.

Day 16: Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Basic Chocolate Cookie Dough Base

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, room temperature.
• 1 egg, room temperature.
• 1 tsp vanilla extract.
• 1/2 cup milk.
• 1/4 cup sugar.
• 1/2 cup brown sugar.
• 2 1/2 cups flour.
• 1/2 tsp baking soda.
• 1/2 tsp salt.
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder.
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar for rolling the cookie dough in.

• Instructions
  Start by creaming together the softened butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
• Add in your egg and mix well.
• Then stir in the vanilla extract for that heavenly aroma with the milk.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder cocoa powder, and salt.
• Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients while mixing slowly until just combined.
• Gently roll each cookie dough ball in powdered sugar.
• Do not overmix as it could result in tough cookies!
• Once done, wrap the dough in cling film and chill it in the fridge for at least an hour to firm up.
• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Now roll them into even balls, roll them in powdered sugar, and space them out evenly on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
• Bake for 12 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before removing to cooling rack to cool completely.

Day 17: Holiday Grinch Cookies

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Day 18: Gingerbread Men Cookies

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Day 19: Classic Shortbread Cookies

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Day 20: Kris Kringle Cookies

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Day 21: German Cookies

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Day 22: Hot Cocoa Cookies

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Day 23: Egg Nog Cookies

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Day 24: Snowball Cookies

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Day 25: Iced Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies

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Conclusion and Reflections on the 25 Days of Christmas Cookies

As the last batch of cookies is baked and the holiday season comes to a close, take a moment to reflect on the joy shared through the 25 Days of Christmas Cookies. The memories created in the kitchen, the aroma of freshly baked treats, and the delight on the faces of loved ones are moments to cherish. Whether you hosted a cookie exchange, shared cookies with friends and neighbors, or simply enjoyed them with your own family, the magic of this tradition is undeniable. So, as you savor the last crumbs of holiday sweetness, let the spirit of the 25 Days of Christmas Cookies continue to inspire warmth, love, and a true sense of togetherness throughout the year.

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FAQ for the 25 Days of Christmas Cookies

1. Can I customize the cookie recipes to suit my dietary restrictions?

Sure, you absolutely can customize cookie recipes to accommodate your dietary restrictions! Baking is all about experimentation and finding what works best for you. If you’re following a gluten-free diet, you can replace regular flour with alternatives like almond flour or a gluten-free baking mix. For those avoiding dairy, swapping butter with coconut oil or using non-dairy milk will do the trick. Vegans can even substitute eggs with ingredients like applesauce or flaxseed mixed with water. To make cookies less sugary, use natural sweeteners such as maple syrup or coconut sugar instead of refined white sugar.

2. How do I store the cookies to keep them fresh throughout the 25 days?

Let the cookies cool completely before attempting to store them. Once they’re at room temperature, find an airtight container that will keep out any pesky air or moisture. Line the bottom of the container with parchment paper or wax paper to prevent any sticking. Layer the cookies inside, separating each layer with more parchment paper. To add an extra layer of freshness, you can even place a slice of bread on top of the cookies – it’ll absorb any excess moisture and keep them nice and soft. Finally, keep the container in a cool and dry space away from direct sunlight or heat sources. Now give them out to friends and family or co-workers who would enjoy the taste of homemade festive Christmas cookies!

3. Can I participate in the 25 Days of Christmas Cookies even if I don’t have a cookie exchange?

Of course, you can participate in the 25 Days of Christmas Cookies even if you don’t have a cookie exchange! This delightful tradition is all about spreading holiday cheer and enjoying delicious treats. Start by choosing your favorite cookie recipes, or perhaps try out some new ones from trusted sources like family and friends. Set aside some time each day to bake a batch of cookies, allowing yourself to fully immerse in the festive atmosphere of the holiday season. You can then enjoy these delectable creations with your loved ones or share them as thoughtful gifts. Remember, there are no specific rules for participating in this joyous celebration. It’s all about indulging in tasty cookies and embracing the spirit of generosity and warmth that Christmas brings!

4. Are there any alternative activities or recipes I can incorporate into the 25 days?

If you’re looking for alternative activities or recipes to incorporate into the 25 days, there are plenty of options to explore! Instead of sticking with traditional advent calendar ideas, you could get creative and organize a different holiday-themed activity each day. For instance, you could plan a cozy movie night with classic Christmas films and hot cocoa one evening, or have a family game night with festive board games another day. Additionally, you could try experimenting with alternative recipes that add variety to your daily routine. From baking gingerbread cookies to making seasonal cocktails or trying new dishes from different cultures’ holiday traditions, the possibilities are endless. The key is to think outside the box and find unique ways to embrace the holiday spirit throughout the entire month.

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