Whether you grew up with them or are just discovering their colorful appeal, Gumdrop Cookies deserve a permanent spot in your baking repertoire. This updated version was kitchen-tested to achieve the perfect sugar cookie consistency and just the right amount of spice drops—so you know they’ll be perfect every time.
Like the frothy topping on a cup of cocoa, these swirled chocolate meringue cookies are light, airy and—of course—dotted with marshmallows. For those who didn’t grow up with meringues as a holiday cookie tray staple, it’s a great time to get familiar with this delicate cookie. As alternative diets and gluten sensitivities become more prevalent, it’s important to bake at least some cookies that’ll make all your guests feel jolly, no matter how they eat! Like all meringues, this cookie does not use any flour, so it’s gluten free. But we firmly believe that this cookie is much more about what is included than what isn’t. Mixing Hershey’s™ Special Dark™ cocoa in to part of the batter not only delivers rich chocolate taste (quite an accomplishment for a cookie that’s so airy) but it also makes a beautiful swirl that makes them eye-catching. These cookies are perfect for bakers who want to expand their baking skills. Be sure to read the recipe all the way through before you start—a good idea for any cookie—so that you’re set up to succeed!
Soft, sweet and perfectly pepperminty, this ultra-easy and eye-catching fudge will be voted the most likely to steal the show on your holiday cookie tray.
Can a cookie be over-the-top decadent? Make a batch of these ultra-fudgy treats, and you’ll see that the answer is definitively—and deliciously—yes. Dark chocolate chips and chopped maraschino cherries get folded into a rich chocolate dough that bakes up to a brownie-like texture. Finish each cookie with a drizzle of dark chocolate, because why not?
So clever! These jam cookie bars are an easy twist off classic jam thumbprint cookies. We’ve taken everything we love about the cookies—the soft, buttery cookie and the jewel-tone jam centers—but made them so much easier when you make just one big pan, rather than making and baking batches of individual cookies. Use different flavors of jam for the thumbprint indentations, so everyone can pick cookies with their favorite flavor.
Our favorite flavor pairing gets an impressive makeover in these surprisingly easy swirled cookies. With a quick-start shortcut thanks to Betty Crocker™ cookie mix, this recipe can be made ahead and has a big yield, making it perfect for exchanges, sharing and gifts!
There must have been some magic baking up in the Betty Crocker Kitchens when this recipe was developed, because this deceptively simple cookie is about to steal the show (and your heart). Perfect for bake sales, book clubs, Christmas cookie exchanges and anything in between, this genius recipe will disappear in almost the same short amount of time it takes to make them—maybe even faster. To keep it simple, we started with Betty Crocker’s sugar cookie mix, added a few heaps of dark chocolate chunks, tossed in dried cranberries and for a dazzling finish we sprinkled these confections with coarse sparkling sugar. We could have picked a different dried fruit, but the sweet-tart cranberries balance out the rich dark chocolate so perfectly that we’d say this combination is a match made in flavor heaven. Plus, with just 20 minutes of prep, you can make this always-impressive cookie in almost no time flat!
Classic on the outside, ooey-gooey indulgent on the inside! The cinnamon-sugar cookie that everyone loves gets a surprise upgrade with chocolate nuggets that get baked inside.
We’re calling it: This citrusy spin on timeless shortbread is a new classic! With the buttery dough and double dose of lemon—there’s zest in the dough and lemon juice in the icing—these lemon meltaways really live up to their name. And just like classic shortbread, they’re made with a short ingredient list. So don’t be deceived by their impressive looks, these cookies are totally doable. One tip though, don’t skip tossing them in powdered sugar for the second time—doing so adds to their magical, melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. Give them a try and let us know if you think they’re worthy of a permanent spot in your recipe box.
Dark chocolate, orange peel and toasted almonds take simple sugar cookie dough to a sophisticated place in these dressed-up slice-and-bake cookies. Their vibrant flavor and edges coated in sparkling sugar will make them the star of your cookie tray.
You may be the head elf in the kitchen, but if you want to get the little helpers involved, try these Holiday Sugar Cookie Cups. These deliciously cheerful treats are made with Betty Crocker™ Sugar Cookie Mix for that classic sugar cookie flavor, transformed into a red and green bite-sized confection. Don't forget to top it off with Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Frosting. They're festive, fun and an easy way to pass down a holiday-making memory.
