Missing December cookie swaps in New York, I got a sweet dose of nostalgia at a friend’s festive cookie exchange. From Eric Kim’s iconic gochujang caramel cookies to peppermint mocha and lemon ricotta, this holiday cookie swap menu delivered big flavors, cozy vibes, and plenty of sugar-high joy.
After an early misstep, I revisited Ina Garten’s Ultimate Ginger Cookies eleven years later—and finally got them right. These classic molasses cookies have crisp edges, chewy centers, warm spices, and Ina’s signature upgrade: chopped crystallized ginger for extra bite and depth.
These Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies – Eric Kim’s latest Cookie Week magic – capture the nostalgic flavor of mint chocolate chip ice cream in cookie form. A tender press-in base, peppermint-kissed white chocolate topping, and shaved dark chocolate create creamy, cool treat.
If you need inspiration for your holiday cookie tin or Santa’s plate, this roundup features my all-time favorite Ina Garten cookie and candy recipes. From warm, spiced classics like Spicy Hermit Bars to no-bake English Chocolate Crisps, elegant chocolate bark, and plenty of buttery shortbread, these treats are festive, easy, and irresistible.
These perfectly spiced molasses cookies with crisp edges and soft centers, paired with a light lemon buttercream are a new take on my grandma’s recipe. These holiday cookie sandwiches balance warm spices and bright citrus for an unforgettable seasonal treat.
Grandma’s banana cookies get a modern upgrade and transform into Bananas Foster Ice Cream Sandwiches. Chewy banana-pecan cookies cradle scoops of vanilla ice cream swirled with a rich banana-rum caramel ripple. A touch of corn syrup keeps the caramel smooth, making this nostalgic-meets-playful summer dessert irresistible.
These cookies take my childhood favorite to the next level. Hana Asbrink’s recipe blends brown butter, miso, and macadamia nuts for the perfect balance of sweet, nutty, and just a hint of savory. Trust me, they’re unforgettable—and officially my go-to cookie from now on.
Each year, I count down to NYT Cookie Week, specifically to find out what Eric Kim has blessed us with! This year it’s his not-too-sweet vibrant yellow Lemon-Turmeric Crinkle Cookies. Bet you can’t have just one!