10 Cookies for the Holidays That Aren't Sugar Cookies

Tired of the same old sugar cookies every holiday season? This gallery features 10 festive and delicious cookie recipes that bring unique flavors and twists to your holiday dessert table.

Peppermint Hot Cocoa Cookies

Peppermint Hot Cocoa Cookies combine rich chocolate flavor with crushed peppermint and gooey marshmallows for a festive, cozy holiday treat. Get the recipe here: Peppermint Hot Cocoa Cookies

Peppermint Cheesecake Cookies

Peppermint Cheesecake Cookies are a sweet dessert that everyone will love! Spicy peppermint plus the cool, sweet taste of cheesecake make these cookies a hit! Get the recipe here: Peppermint Cheesecake Cookies

Chocolate Snickerdoodle Cookies

Chocolate Snickerdoodle Cookies put a rich cocoa twist on the classic cinnamon-sugar favorite for a soft, chewy, and perfectly spiced treat. Get the recipe here: Chocolate Snickerdoodle Cookies

Meringue Cookies

Meringue Cookies are light, airy, and crisp treats made from whipped egg whites and sugar, perfect for a delicate, melt-in-your-mouth dessert. Get the recipe here: Meringue Cookies

Kolacky Cookies

Kolacky Cookies are tender, buttery pastries filled with sweet fruit preserves, a classic holiday favorite. Get the recipe here: Kolacky Cookies

Peppermint Mocha Cookies

Peppermint Mocha Cookies blend rich chocolate, bold coffee flavor, and a hint of peppermint for the ultimate festive cookie indulgence. Get the recipe here: Peppermint Mocha Cookies

Double Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

Double Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies combine chewy oats with rich cocoa and chocolate chips for a hearty, fudgy twist on a classic favorite. Get the recipe here: Double Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

Red Velvet Cookie Bars with Cream Cheese Icing

stack of red velvet sugar cookie bars — Image Credit: Ginger Casa

Red Velvet Cookie Bars are soft, chewy dessert bars with a hint of cocoa and a creamy frosting for a festive, crowd-pleasing treat. Get the recipe here: Red Velvet Cookie Bars

S'mores Cookies

S'mores Cookies bring together gooey marshmallows, melted chocolate, and graham cracker pieces for a chewy, campfire-inspired treat. Get the recipe here: S'mores Cookies

Banana Pudding Cookies

Banana Pudding Cookies combine the flavors of classic banana pudding with a soft, chewy cookie loaded with vanilla wafers. Get the recipe here: Banana Pudding Cookies