We could say the holidays are just about love, gratitude, and quality time, and of course, they are.
But let’s not sugarcoat it, for many of us, they’re also about actual sugar.
Frosted, rolled, sprinkled, or stuffed with peanut butter … cookies are the real MVPs of the season.
So we asked our team to fess up: what’s your favorite holiday cookie, and why?
The answers came frosted with nostalgia, filled with childhood memories, and occasionally dipped in chaos (looking at you, no-bakes).
Turns out, behind every cookie is a story, and sometimes a grandma.
Let’s just say, you’re going to want a glass of milk for this one.
Our Favorite Holiday Cookies
Sweet Tooth, Meet Sentiment
Your favorite cookie says a lot about your childhood. For many on the team, cookies are edible time machines.
“I always used to make snickerdoodles with my grandmother,” Stephanie shared, and she wasn’t alone.
Reagan picked the same cookie for the same reason: “Some of my earliest childhood memories were making snickerdoodles with my grandma during the holiday season.” If that’s not warm and fuzzy, we don’t know what is.
Cora’s pick? The peanut butter cookie. Not because it’s trendy, but because it’s tradition: “It always kind of brings up the Christmas memories of making cookies with my mom.”
Even chocolate chip—yes, the most classic of classics—got a sentimental spotlight. Abigail stood by it with conviction: “I’ve never met one that I didn’t love.”
Lynette added, “What is Christmas without chocolate chips?” A rhetorical question for the ages.
Sugar Is a Love Language
Some people couldn’t choose just one.
Why? Because sugar doesn’t come in single servings.
“They wanted me to pick one holiday cookie,” Lora laughed, “but I love all sugar and all things sweet, so I picked them all.” Relatable, Lora. The holidays aren’t the time for restraint; they’re the time for doubling down on dessert (after all, when else can you justify it?)
Then there’s Courtney, whose M&M cookie of choice isn’t just colorful, it’s comforting. “It reminds me of my childhood,” she said. Those crunchy candy shells? That’s protection for the marshmallow-soft memories inside.
Misty went rogue with her choice: the chocolate no-bake cookie. No oven required, just pure nostalgia, likely scooped onto wax paper while standing on a chair.
But when the Grinch tried to eat it, she had a few words for him! “Dude, really? If you know, you know.”
Simple Cookies, Strong Feelings
Not everyone went for the flashy or frosted.
Shelley’s pick? The galette.
A simple, elegant cookie made with basic ingredients and big feelings. “It takes me back to those early Christmases at home.” In a world of triple-layer fudge and peppermint-glazed chaos, a galette is a quiet reminder that less really can be more.
And Cori? She’s got a frosted sugar cookie problem. “Every time I buy a box, I eat half of it before I even get home.” That’s not just a craving. That’s commitment.
The Cookie Crumbles, but the Memories Stick
Holiday cookies aren’t just about flavor.
They’re about the moments they bake into our lives—laughter in the kitchen, grandparents passing down the wooden spoon, sneaking dough when no one’s looking.
From snickerdoodles to galettes, each cookie on this list came with a memory, a person, or a story attached. That’s the thing about holiday baking—it’s not just dessert. It’s tradition, emotion, and a little magic all wrapped up in parchment paper.
So the next time someone asks what your favorite holiday cookie is, think twice. Because the answer probably isn’t about the cookie at all.
We’re curious. What’s your favorite holiday cookie? Leave a comment on our video, we’d love to know!