5 best Christmas Cookies to get you in the holiday spirit. Perfect for giving as gifts in a holiday tin or for leaving out for Santa.

1. Peppermint Crunch Cookies

Peppermint Crunch Cookies are a rich and chewy chocolate cookie dipped in creamy white chocolate and peppermint candies. An easy bake from scratch cookie recipe to get you in the Christmas spirit. Whether you’re leaving cookies for Santa or giving as gifts, these Peppermint Crunch Cookies are sure to bring a smile to your face

2. Lemon Ginger Dipped Cookie

Lemon Ginger Dipped Cookie is baked soft and chewy with fresh grated lemon and ginger dipped in lemon icing. Similar to the classic molasses cookie but upgraded with fresh grated ginger and lemon icing with fresh lemon zest.

These fresh ingredients really take it up a notch and add layers of flavor. Molasses adds another layer and depth of flavor, especially when combined with earthy spices like cinnamon and clove. The dipped lemon icing with lemon zest brightens all those flavors.

3. Cranberry White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

Cranberry White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies are soft and chewy with dried cranberries, white chocolate chips and oatmeal.

4. Chocolate Espresso Dipped Hazelnut Lace Cookie

Chocolate Espresso Dipped Hazelnut Lace Cookie gets stepped up Seattle style and dipped in dark chocolate espresso with hazelnut crumb.

5. Polish Babka Rumowa

Not really a cookie, but Polish Babka Rumowa should definitely be on your must make these list! These sugary, rum soaked yellow cakes are easy to make and will make everyone come back for more.

Related Holiday Inspired Recipes

Prepare the best for your guests with these holiday inspired recipes. Herb Crusted Prime Rib uses a no-fail method that will definitely impress your guests, with flavors of garlic, fennel seed, coriander and caraway seed. A holiday favorite, Fresh Cranberry Tart celebrates the perfect ratio of sweet and tart with a nutty graham cracker walnut crust and sugared cranberries. Impress your guests with this easy, but elegant Rosemary Crusted Beef Tenderloin with Port Wine Sauce.