We made it!
12 whole days of Christmas Cookies!
I tried to balance new with old family favorites; easy with more complicated; and traditional with more modern creations.
The hardest thing about the past 12 days was narrowing down the Christmas cookies to bake: I have dozens of cookbooks and some are even devoted to Christmas Cookies. Not to mention this little thing called the internet…cookies everywhere!
My list is ever-growing and I can’t wait for next year! Maybe we’ll even make it a month!
#justkidding
I can’t handle it!
By the time this posts I’ll be en route to New Zealand with my husband and family. It’s been nine years since I visited and I can’t wait to go back again to see if it is even half as beautiful and lush as it is in my memory.
And this time I have a real camera!
So prepare yourselves for the onslaught of New Zealand pictures on social media and probably AHC! #sorryimnotsorry
In case you missed any of this year’s 12 days of Christmas cookies, I have rounded them all up for you in one convenient place below!
I’ve also labeled them as easy if applicable, because I know Christmas is in 4 days and you’ve got other things to do!
No Bake Gingersnap Brandy Balls {Easy}
Grandma’s Molasses Sugar Cookies
Holiday Bark {Easy}
Cherry Pecan Cookies {Easy}
Peanut Butter Blossoms {Easy}
Easy Dark Chocolate Peppermint Fudge {Easy}
Almond Crinkle Cookies {Easy}
Grandma’s Old Fashioned Soft Sugar Cookies
Old Fashioned Gingersnaps {Easy}
Old Fashioned Lace Oat Cookies
Here’s a bonus for you…
Mom’s Impossibly soft and chewy gingerbread boys!
And if that weren’t enough, you could always peruse the second annual 12 Days of Christmas Cookies!
18 Comments
Jess @ whatjessicabakednext
December 22, 2014 at 8:07 amI’ve really enjoyed your 12 days of christmas cookies! So many great recipes I know I will make next year for sure! Especially loved the Linzer cookies!
AmericanCooking22
December 25, 2014 at 6:18 pmThanks, Jess!!! I loved those linzer cookies too! So pretty!
David @ Spiced
December 22, 2014 at 9:02 amWe made it, Lindsey! With your baking prowess and my moral support, we made it. You know how runner’s talk about the “runner’s high”? Well, I am currently operating on a “AHC Cookie high”…and I suspect it’s way better than any runner’s high. We just won’t talk about what happens when I come down off of that high…in fact, let’s just keep making more cookies instead! Tomorrow! I’m looking forward to seeing another one tomorrow…don’t let me down, please. 🙂
AmericanCooking22
December 25, 2014 at 6:18 pmYour comments are raising my blood pressure, David! There will be no more cookies for several months…I’ve put my foot down. When are you going to post the kitchen sink cookies you sent me…I want more and I think those would be worth breaking my mini temper tantrum above for.
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice
December 22, 2014 at 9:05 amI love this roundup, Lindsey! You made the most amazing cookies this season. I’ve pinned them all and need to try them asap! Thanks so much for sharing!
AmericanCooking22
December 25, 2014 at 6:16 pmThanks for all the pins, Gayle! You’re the bestest!
Mira
December 22, 2014 at 9:30 amYour cookies are beautiful Lindsey! I know they are all delicious, but the old fashioned sugar ones are my favorite!
AmericanCooking22
December 25, 2014 at 6:16 pmThanks, Mira! I’m not sure I could pick a favorite….ok probably the fudge. 🙂
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter
December 23, 2014 at 6:56 amI loved all your cookies and wish I could have a sample of each of them. New Zealand sounds amazing!!! Have a wonderful trip and holiday with your family!!
AmericanCooking22
December 25, 2014 at 6:14 pmI wish I could send you a sample, love!
Lelia Farr
December 23, 2014 at 11:57 amWhat fun! Enjoyed all!
AmericanCooking22
December 25, 2014 at 6:14 pmThanks, Mom! It is safe to say I am cookied out!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress)
December 23, 2014 at 12:46 pmYAYYYYYY it was an awesome round up of cookies-you did an amazing job! HAVE TONS OF FUN IN NZ!!!
AmericanCooking22
December 25, 2014 at 6:14 pmThanks, Kayle!
Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen
December 29, 2014 at 7:46 pmLinds, you must have knocked yourself out with your Christmas cookie mania! I have to say, I am absolutely loving your photography, girl. So inspiring! Love the festive cookie collection. You made excellent choices. Thanks for all the hard work and for sharing. Meanwhile, I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. 🙂 Warmest wishes to you and yours for a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year! xo
AmericanCooking22
January 4, 2015 at 11:32 pmUmmm you could definitely say that! I’m so, so, so glad you’re back, Stacy! It just hasn’t been the same without you! Wishing you the best in 2015! xox
Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat
January 7, 2015 at 6:56 pmThese cookies all look amazing. I love the variety you have and your pictures showcase them beautifully. I wish my photos looked as good as yours!
AmericanCooking22
January 9, 2015 at 11:46 pmThanks, Shelby! You are so sweet! I promise you my photos started off beyond embarrassing! I’ve really worked to improve them over the past year and a half. 🙂