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    12 Days of Christmas Cookies 2021 Round-Up

    Published: Dec 21, 2021 | Updated: May 29, 2022

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    I’m not going to lie, this Christmas season has been an epic ride for me! In truth, I was thrilled to bring back the beloved 12 Days of Christmas Cookies with 12 new cookie recipes in a row! I also had the ambitious goal of 12 days on YouTube where I filmed some videos for fan favorites from Christmases past like Moravian Chrismtas Cookies. We didn’t quite make the 12 days in a row on YouTube but I hope you’ll forgive me! 

    12 Days of Christmas Cookies

    In the meantime, my online Pastry SHOP sold a record 400 cookie gift tins! My team worked in overdrive (until the wee hours) to make, package and ship 14,012 Christmas cookies. Altogether, that means we made, rolled, cut, baked and decorated over 1,000 Pounds of cookie dough! ? 

    Large Christmas Tin

    If you didn’t get your hands on one of our Christmas Tins this year before we sold out, no stress, because I’ve got you here on CLF! Here are 12 damn good Christmas Cookies you can bake instead right now! Likewise, don’t miss the 12 Days from 2014 or 2015, or my favorite xmas cookie of all time. 

    Let’s get this cookie party started! 

    On the 12th Day of Christmas...

    Day 12 of the annual 12 Days of Christmas Cookies 2021 were Old Fashioned Gingersnaps!

    Old Fashioned Gingersnaps
    These old fashioned gingersnaps have all the flavors and snappiness of their store-bought counterparts! They have the perfect balance of ginger and molasses and a good amount of crunch!
    Check out this recipe
    Old Fashioned Gingersnaps black bowl
    Gingersnaps

    Mmmmm, No Bake Speculoos Rum Balls were Day 11 of 2021’s 12 Days of Christmas Cookies.

    No Bake Speculoos Rum Balls
    These easy, no-bake Speculoos Rum Balls are incredibly easy to pull together and delightfully boozy! They have a mix of rum and Grand Marnier for that extra bit of holiday flair!
    Check out this recipe
    No Bake Speculoos Rum Balls detailed interior
    Rum Balls

    Cant get over my SUCCESSFUL Day 10 Old Fashioned Fudge. Finally successful! I'm giving you all the tips so you can be successful too!

    Old Fashioned Fudge Recipe
    This Old Fashioned Fudge Recipe is chewy, fudgy with the perfect amount of chocolate. Step by Step instructions for perfect fudge every time!
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    Old Fashioned Fudge Recipe with walnut on top
    Chocolate Fudge

    These stunning Homemade Speculoos Cookies were Day 9! Worth the effort! Even if I ended up making crumbs with half the dough! I used them in the rum balls above!

    Homemade Speculoos Cookies
    How to make homemade Speculoos Cookies from scratch! Old fashioned speculaas cookies are pressed into a mold for a beautiful finish!
    Check out this recipe
    Homemade Speculoos Cookies on baking sheet
    Speculoos Cookies

    Day 8 (a new personal fave) was Double Chocolate Biscotti! Nothing beats a little chocolate dipped in coffee.

    The BEST Double Chocolate Biscotti
    These are the BEST Double Chocolate Biscotti. They have a rich chocolate flavor and additional chocolate throughout! Dip one of these into your morning coffee and be transported to a Tuscan villa. ☀
    Check out this recipe
    The best Double Chocolate Biscotti one piece
    Double Chocolate Biscotti

    Day 7 (Part 2) of the annual 12 Days of Christmas Cookies 2021 were Cinnamon Almond Bars! A little extra effort but a delightful change of pace with the lemon and toasted almond combination.

    Cinnamon Almond Bars
    These Cinnamon Almond Bars are thin crispy bar cookies with an unexpected combination of cinnamon, almonds, and lemon! A crunchy contrast for your next cookie platter!
    Check out this recipe
    Cinnamon Almond Bars Stacked view from top
    Cinnamon Almond Bars

    Traditional Raspberry Linzer Cookies were Day 7 (Part 1) of 12 Days of Christmas Cookies 2021! This will forever and always be my most requested cookie. At the restaurant they were nicknamed "Lindsey's Linzers."

    Traditional Raspberry Linzer Cookies
    Whole, toasted almonds and brown sugar are a wonderful backdrop for the sweet raspberry preserves. The cookies are not overly sweet themselves, so the preserves and powdered sugar make them more sweet than savory and a delightful addition to any cookie tray!
    Check out this recipe
    Raspberry Linzer Cookies on dark surface
    Raspberry Linzer Cookies

    These Cardamom Crescent Cookies were Day 6! An easy, crumbly, buttery cookie. The Italians really do know best!

    Cardamom Crescent Cookies
    These easy Cardamom Crescent Cookies are the traditional Italian crescents but updated with cardamom and hazelnut flour!
    Check out this recipe
    Cardamom Crescent Cookies powdered sugar
    Cardamom Crescents

    We adored Part 2 of Day 5: the traditional Pfeffernüsse Cookies! A shining new edition to my Christmas repertoire! Delicious day 1 and even better on day 2. I can't attest to the taste on Day 3 because they didn't last that long!

    Pfeffernüsse Cookies
    These traditional Pfeffernüsse Cookies are delightfully spiced and easy to make! Look no further for your new favorite Christmas cookie!
    Check out this recipe
    Pfeffernusse Cookies interior detail
    Pfeffernüsse Cookies

    Part 1 of Day 5 was the wondrous: Moravian Christmas Cookie! One of the most popular Christmas cookie posts on CLF! It has quite a following in the Moravian community in North Carolina! (This is the most popular post, for curiosity's sake)

    Moravian Christmas Cookies
    Moravian Christmas Cookies are paper-thin, crispy, spiced molasses cookies. Sweet and gingery, they taste a bit like gingerbread but are waaaay more addicting!
    Check out this recipe
    Moravian Christmas Cookies - Featured Image
    Moravian Christmas Cookie

    My husband's favorite of 2022! Day 4 of the 12 Days of Christmas Cookies: Orange Financiers!

    Orange Financiers
    These easy Orange Financiers are flavored with browned butter, orange and almond flour. They are soft, tender and delightfully addicting!
    Check out this recipe
    Orange Financiers on blue surface
    Orange Financier

    Day 3 of the 12 Days of Christmas Cookies: Pistachio Cranberry Sablee Cookies! This have been one of my favorites since I started making them in 2018. They have been in every single one of our Christmas Cookie Tins

    Pistachio Cranberry Sablée Cookies
    These Pistachio Cranberry Sablée Cookies are an easy, slice and bake cookie that are flavored with orange zest and cinnamon. These easy refrigerator cookies are perfect for a holiday cookie tray or a Christmas Cookie tin!
    Check out this recipe
    Pistachio Cranberry Sablee Cookie whole
    Pistachio Cranberry Sablee

    We had Day 2 of the 12 Day Christmas Cookie celebration: Cashew Caramel Pretzel Blondies! Brace yourselves for all the chewy browned butter blondies covered in salted caramel pretzels.

    Cashew Caramel Pretzel Blondies
    These Cashew Caramel Pretzel Blondies have a browned butter blondie base that is topped with a mountain of caramel, roasted cashews and pretzels!
    Check out this recipe
    Cashew Caramel Pretzel Blondies on teal wood
    Cashew Caramel Pretzel Blondie

    Don’t forget about Part One of Day 2 of the 12 Day Cookie Extravaganza: Hungarian Walnut Rolls! This is the second most popular cookie post on CLF! Right after their cousins the Apricot Kolaches.

    Authentic Hungarian Walnut Rolls
    These traditional Hungarian Walnut Rolls have a sweet, nutty filling inside a flakey, rich pastry! While they are traditionally made at Christmastime, they are outstanding any time of year!
    Check out this recipe
    Hungarian Walnut Rolls cut in half flaky crust
    Hungarian Walnut Rolls

    And who could leave out Day 1, Italian Pizzelles!? Perfectly flavored was anise, sweet, crunchy addicting little cookies! Go put the kettle on and get ready for an epic afternoon tea.

    Pizzelle Cookies
    Italian Pizelle Cookies are crunchy and tender, and this pizzelle recipe is made in a pizzelle press! Flavored with anise and vanilla, they are a perfect accompaniment to coffee or with an affogato!
    Check out this recipe
    Italian Pizelle Cookie Recipe stacked
    Pizelles

    We even had a BONUS day, courtesy of my mom, these super easy Chocolate Crackle Cookies!

    Chocolate Crackle Cookies
    These Chocolate Crackle Cookies are made from Devil’s Food cake mix! Simple, fast and made in one bowl. They are chewy and richly chocolatey.
    Check out this recipe
    Chocolate Crackle Cookie with powdered sugar on black surface Easy Chocolate Desserts
    Chocolate Crackle Cookies
    12 Days of Christmas Cookies 2021
    12 Days of Christmas Cookies 2021

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