Unique Christmas Cookie Ideas to Light Up Your Holidays

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With the holiday season fast approaching, the time has come to prepare some festive recipes to share some Christmas spirit with your loved ones. Here are some unique Christmas cookie recipes that you could try that are unlikely to be found at any other Christmas dinner table.

Gingerbread Man Mug Mates

While gingerbread men may be a classic Christmas-themed dessert, this specific recipe comes with a twist. Hanging onto the side of a mug of cocoa or another warm drink with their candy canes, these gingerbread men are sure to turn heads, really bringing some character to your dessert table.

Eggnog Meltaway Cookies

If you’re looking to surprise your guests with some unexpected flavors, then these eggnog meltaway cookies are perfect. Despite each cookie looking like a delicate snowball, you can fill them with different flavors, such as rum, bourbon, and nutmeg, thereby keeping your guests guessing.

Classic Sugar Cookies

While sugar cookies are no strangers to Christmas parties, this recipe will show you how to create dazzling designs that are sure to turn heads. Using confectioners sugar, sprinkles, decorating sugar, and some coloring, you’ll be amazed at all the exquisite shapes and patterns that you’ll be able to craft on your sugar cookies.