12 Days of Christmas Cookies
Jingle your tastebuds with this trio of Christmas cookies for this holiday season!
Homemade Christmas cookies are part of our families holiday traditions. This Christmas, elevate your holiday cookie game with a gourmet trio of cookies that are so simple and fun to prepare, they will become part of your holiday tradition.
We’re talking melt-in-your-mouth ricotta clouds, savory sesame seed delights, and coffee-infused double chocolate biscotti that will have you rethinking the entire concept of Christmas cookies. These recipes will impress all, even your families Grinch ( we all have one!). So what are we waiting for, let’s preheat the oven and get ready for the homey aroma of homemade cookies to envelope your home!
Ricotta Cookies
Ricotta kisses: These simple cookies become a yearly obsession for everyone who tries them. Imagine a cookie comprised of pillowy clouds of ricotta cheese, infused with the warm whisper of vanilla and a touch of sweetness that dances on your tongue. They’re light as air, a delightful revelation that cleanses the palate after a rich holiday feast. Pair them with a steaming cup of coffee or espresso for a climactic finale to your holiday feast.
Ricotta Cookies
Difficulty: EasyRicottta cookies are a soft, simple and delicious cookie perfect for the Christmas holiday.
Sesame Seed Cookies: A Savory Surprise for Sophisticated Palettes
Sesame crunch: Embrace the crunchy sensation of these Sicilian treasures. This recipe has been in our family for at least three generations and will become the star of the Christmas cookie scene on your dessert platter.
Toasty sesame seeds add a nutty depth to the light and crunchy texture of the cookie, creating an addictively delicious combination. Pair them with a glass of wine for a sophisticated holiday nibble or dip them in coffee for a morning treat, or post meal dessert. They are fanatic with a shot of espresso. These are guaranteed to become part of your holiday tradition.
Sesame cookies
Difficulty: EasySesame cookies are a traditional Italian Christmas cookie that cannot be replicated by a bakery!
Double Chocolate Espresso Biscotti
Biscotti: A coffee lovers dream. These double-baked beauties are the ultimate cookie indulgence. Imagine a cookie with a rich double shot of chocolate infused with the earthy aroma of espresso, then double baked until crisp and crunchy. Each dunk in your coffee releases a flavor bomb that will have you thinking about having another. They also can be dunked in wine for a more traditional Italian touch.
Have them for breakfast, a midday snack or post meal treat. These are good anytime of the day. Bonus, they stay fresh for days, making them the perfect gift for the cookie or coffee lover in your life. Bake a batch before the holidays and rest assured your treats will be deliciously ready whenever the craving strikes!
Chocolate Espresso Biscotti
Difficulty: EasyGooey chocolate and the earthy coffee flavors make these biscotti a holiday treat. However, they are simple enough to prepare, so why limit the enjoyment of these to once a year?
Homemade Holiday Cookies: Creating Family Traditions
Beyond the Cookies: Making these holiday cookies will provide unmatched deliciousness on your dessert table this holiday season, but you will be building much more than that. It’s about creating traditions and memories that stay with your family forever. Let the kids help make and decorate the cookies, share laughter-filled moments in the kitchen, and witness the pure joy on everyone’s faces as they savor each bite.
Tips for a Sparkling Christmas Cookie Extravaganza:
- Get creative! Use holiday colors to decorate your Ricotta cookies. Dip Sesame cookies in melted chocolate or sprinkle confectioners sugar on the biscotti.
- Package with love! Place Biscotti in individual bags with ribbon for cookie swaps or exchanges or create a beautiful cookie platter for gifting or to complement your dessert table
- Make it a family affair! Let the kids help with decorating, mixing, and even taste-testing (of course!). Of course they will mess up a few cookies, but those cookies will add character to your cookie dish and will be forever remembered by all. One day they will decorate better than you and you will miss those times.
With this Christmas cookie trio, you’re guaranteed to whip up a storm of festive cheer! You will be happily surprised that baking skills are almost optional to get a good result! So, grab your aprons, crank up the carols, and get ready to bake the magic of the season into every bite!
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Made the Sesame —Seed Cokies Delcious
We are making them tomorrow. Those are my favorite. Today made chocolate glaciers and cannoli cookies. Those are new.