14 Irresistible Cookies to Bake This Season

From vegan delights to holiday classics, this cookie roundup is packed with treats that are easy, fun, and full of flavor. You’ll find fudgy chocolate cookies, soft and spiced gingerbread, festive pinwheels, and colorful sugar cookies perfect for every season and celebration. Whether you want a cozy dessert for yourself, a treat to impress friends, or cookies for your next holiday gathering, these recipes cover every craving and occasion. Get ready to bake, snack, and share your way through a season of sweet indulgence.

Frosted Red Velvet Cookies

Red velvet cookies topped with swirls of white frosting and decorated with chocolate chips, arranged on a pink cake stand. — Frosted Red Velvet Cookies . Photo credit: Maria’s Mixing Bowl.

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Chewy red velvet cookies with creamy buttercream frosting. Gorgeous and delicious, they’re perfect for holidays, parties, or any special occasion.
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Frosted Shortbread Cookies

Sugar cookies with white icing and colorful sprinkles are arranged on a white plate, with a bowl of extra sprinkles nearby. — Frosted Shortbread Cookies . Photo credit: Mama’s On A Budget.

Classic shortbread cookies with a soft, buttery bite and a simple vanilla frosting. Effortless and perfect for weekends, holidays, or whenever the craving hits.
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Fruity Pebbles Meringue Cookies

A pile of white meringue cookies topped with colorful cereal crumbs, with a blurred box of cereal in the background. — Fruity Pebbles Meringue Cookies. Photo credit: Xoxo Bella .

Light, airy, and crunchy, these meringue cookies are bursting with Fruity Pebbles cereal. Fun to make and loved by kids and adults alike.
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Ginger Molasses Cookies

A white plate with several sugar-coated cookies sits on a wooden surface, with more cookies and a glass of milk in the background. — Ginger Molasses Cookies. Photo credit: Low Calorie Eating.

Soft, chewy, and packed with warm ginger and rich molasses flavor. Perfect for cozy nights or holiday gatherings.
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Gingerbread Cookies

Quick, soft, and spiced gingerbread cookies ready in under 30 minutes. Frost them for a fun family activity or enjoy them plain.
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Gingerbread Linzer Cookies

Round sandwich cookies with powdered sugar on top, featuring cut-out gingerbread person shapes in the center, arranged on a patterned tray. — Gingerbread Linzer Cookies. Photo credit: xoxo Bella .

Spiced gingerbread cookies with a creamy white chocolate ganache filling. Elegant, festive, and perfect for holiday gifting.
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Gingerbread Molasses Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Three sugar-coated chocolate chip cookies are stacked on a white plate, with one cookie showing a bite taken out of it. — Gingerbread Molasses Chocolate Chunk Cookies. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Chewy cookies loaded with chocolate chunks and rich molasses flavor. A healthier holiday cookie that still feels indulgent.
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Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies

Two cookie sandwiches with cream filling and caramel sauce are stacked on a wooden board, with cinnamon sticks nearby and more cookies in the background. — Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies. Photo credit: Xoxo Bella .

Soft gingerbread cookies sandwiched with a sweet filling. A simple way to bring a Disney-inspired treat into your home.
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Gingerbrread Men Cookies

A gingerbread cookie shaped like a person, decorated with white icing for the face and buttons, stands next to a glass of milk. — Gingerbrread Men Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Classic gingerbread men cookies with a soft, tender crumb and warm spice flavor. Fun to decorate and perfect for the holidays.
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Gingersnap Icebox Cookies

A plate of plain cookies on a decorative dish, surrounded by cinnamon sticks, red ornaments, and a red patterned cloth. — Gingersnap Icebox Cookies. Photo credit: Xoxo Bella .

Crispy and spicy, these icebox gingersnaps are full of bold ginger flavor. You won’t be able to stop at just one.
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Glazed Sugar Cookies

A black tray with pink Christmas-themed cookies shaped like trees, snowmen, and ornaments. — Glazed Sugar Cookies. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

Sweet, soft, and colorful sugar cookies with a simple glaze. Perfect for swirled designs and festive holiday trays.
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Gluten Free Christmas Pinwheel Cookies

A plate of round sugar cookies with red and green spiral patterns, placed on a white surface with glasses of milk and a white cloth nearby. — Gluten Free Christmas Pinwheel Cookies. Photo credit: xoxo Bella .

Beautiful Italian-style pinwheel cookies that are gluten-free and perfect for the holiday table. Elegant, soft, and festive.
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Gluten Free Stained Glass Christmas Cookies

Star-shaped sugar cookies with colored translucent centers, arranged on a white plate. — Gluten Free Stained Glass Christmas Cookies. Photo credit: Xoxo Bella .

Colorful windowpane cookies that shine like stained glass. Gluten-free and visually stunning, perfect for gifting or dessert trays.
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Gluten-Free Molasses Cookies

Three chocolate cookies with a cracked surface and a dusting of sugar are arranged in a row on a light-colored background. — Gluten-Free Molasses Cookies. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Chewy, soft molasses cookies that are full of warm, rich flavor without gluten. A cozy treat for any season.
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