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Need ideas for your Christmas cookie exchange? These 23 Christmas cookie recipes are full of festive favorites! Bake Candy Cane Kiss Cookies, Funfetti Cookies, Ginger Snap Cookies, Gum Drop Cookies, or Iced Oatmeal Cookies. For something extra special, try Melted Snowman Cookies, Peppermint Candy Sugar Cookies, or Chocolate No-Bake Cookies. Save this holiday baking list for your Christmas cookie exchange!

21 Christmas Cookie Recipes for Christmas Cookie Exchanges

Easy Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Fried Onions

Easy Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Fried Onions

These classic snowball cookies with pecans are buttery, tender, and coated in a generous layer of powdered sugar. Also known as Mexican wedding cookies or Russian tea cakes, these little cookies are a holiday favorite. Make them for Christmas cookie trays, homemade gifts, or your next Christmas cookie exchange.

Old Fashioned Snowball Cookies with Pecans

Add a little holiday magic to your cookie platter with these Kris Kringle cookies! Filled with cranberries and white chocolate, they're a wonderful treat to share with family and friends. Perfect for Christmas parties, holiday baking days, and a Christmas cookie exchange. These festive cookies are sure to become a seasonal favorite.

Cranberry White Chocolate Kris Kringle Cookies

These hot chocolate cookies are rich, fudgy, and filled with chocolate chips and marshmallows! They taste just like a cozy cup of hot cocoa in cookie form. Make them for Christmas baking, holiday parties, or your next Christmas cookie exchange. Save this delicious holiday cookie recipe for your Christmas dessert tray!

Hot Cocoa Cookies with Marshmallows for Christmas

Love lemon desserts? These soft and chewy lemon crinkle cookies are bursting with fresh lemon flavor and have a beautiful powdered sugar coating. They're perfect for Christmas cookie exchanges, holiday parties, cookie platters, or whenever you're craving a bright and sweet homemade treat.

Soft and Chewy Lemon Crinkle Cookies

These easy no-bake peanut butter cookies are a classic holiday treat made with creamy peanut butter and oats. They're perfect for Christmas baking, holiday dessert trays, and a Christmas cookie exchange. No oven required, making them a simple and delicious addition to your holiday cookie recipes!

Easy No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

Make Christmas writing fun with these printable Christmas Roll a Story Games! Kids roll a die to choose a character, setting, and story problem, then create their own holiday adventure. Includes five festive story games featuring a reindeer, snowman, gingerbread man, elf, and Christmas puppy. Perfect for Christmas classroom activities, homeschool writing centers, and holiday fun. Shop the printable bundle on Etsy!

Christmas Roll a Story Games: A Fun Printable Writing Activity for Kids

5 Fun Christmas Name Games for Your Holiday Party

5 Fun Christmas Name Games for Your Holiday Party

How to Keep Thanksgiving Side Dishes Warm

How to Keep Thanksgiving Side Dishes Warm

Hosting Thanksgiving dinner? Get a head start with this simple Thanksgiving prep checklist! Find out what to do the week before Thanksgiving, from planning your menu and grocery shopping to preparing make-ahead dishes and getting your home ready for guests. Make holiday hosting easier with this practical timeline and helpful Thanksgiving recipes.

What to Do the Week Before Thanksgiving

Hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year? This simple Thanksgiving hosting checklist will help you plan your menu, prepare your home, and get everything ready before the big day. Follow the easy Thanksgiving prep timeline to stay organized and enjoy a less stressful holiday with family and friends.

Thanksgiving Hosting Checklist: How to Prepare for Thanksgiving Dinner

White Christmas Mojito – A Refreshing Winter Cocktail

White Christmas Mojito – A Refreshing Winter Cocktail

Easy Butternut Squash Risotto with Parmesan and Sage

Easy Butternut Squash Risotto with Parmesan and Sage

The Best Butternut Squash Pasta for Cozy Fall Nights

The Best Butternut Squash Pasta for Cozy Fall Nights

Looking for new ways to enjoy butternut squash this fall? This collection includes six delicious ideas: Butternut Squash Risotto, Cheesy Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese, Roasted Butternut Squash, Creamy Butternut Squash Soup, Butternut Squash Casserole, and Butternut Squash Pasta. From comforting soups to easy side dishes, these cozy squash recipes are perfect for autumn dinners and Thanksgiving menus. Save this collection for fall cooking inspiration!

6 Cozy Butternut Squash Recipes for Fall and Winter

The Ultimate Fall Mac and Cheese with Butternut Squash

The Ultimate Fall Mac and Cheese with Butternut Squash

Easy Oven-Roasted Butternut Squash with Herbs

Easy Oven-Roasted Butternut Squash with Herbs

Warm up your fall dinner table with this cozy butternut squash casserole! Tender butternut squash topped with a golden, crunchy crumb topping makes a comforting side dish for chilly evenings and family meals. Add this delicious recipe to your collection of fall recipes and serve it alongside roasted chicken, pork, or your favorite Thanksgiving sides.

Homemade Butternut Squash Casserole – Comfort Food for Fall

Add a classic comfort food favorite to your holiday table with this easy squash casserole! It's a wonderful choice for anyone collecting traditional Thanksgiving sides and homemade fall recipes. The tender squash and savory, golden topping pair beautifully with roast turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and gravy. Save this recipe for your Thanksgiving menu!

Easy Squash Casserole Recipe – A Fall Favorite

How to Divide and Transplant Iris Bulbs

How to Divide and Transplant Iris Bulbs

Make your next holiday gathering more entertaining with a Chinese gift exchange! Find out how the game works, how to organize the gifts, and how to keep everyone involved in the fun. Whether you're hosting a family Christmas party, an office holiday celebration, or a festive get-together with friends, this gift exchange game is a great way to bring everyone together.

How to Plan and Host a Chinese Gift Exchange

Fresh Blackberry Margarita with Lime

Fresh Blackberry Margarita with Lime

How to Cut Back Rosemary

How to Cut Back Rosemary

Classic Candied Yams with Marshmallows – Easy Holiday Side Dish

Classic Candied Yams with Marshmallows – Easy Holiday Side Dish

Classic Turkey Gravy from Scratch for Holiday Dinners

Classic Turkey Gravy from Scratch for Holiday Dinners

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