Winston’s Favorite Holiday Cookies

ByErin Parker Posted on Updated on

Ever wanted to know what the taste testers at my house really think? Well, today, you’re in for a treat because my husband, Winston, is sharing his top 5 favorite holiday cookies. Which recipes do you think will make his list?

Love holiday cookies? I recommend checking out some of my favorite Christmas cookies: All-Butter Tea Cake Cookies with Easy Sugar Cookie Icing, Potato Chip Cookies and Chocolate Crinkle Cookies!

A pile of different types of cookies

Happy holidays, dear readers. Sir Speckle here—I’m Erin’s husband, Winston. The Chief Taste-testing Officer here at TSP HQ… otherwise known as our house. 

And I’m chiming in on this chilly December morning to bring you something near and dear to my heart: my five favorite TSP Christmas cookie recipes of all time.

And who’s better positioned than me to give you this esteemed cookie countdown? Not a dang soul, says I. (Especially since Carson Daly didn’t return our calls.)

Two iced Quebec Maple Pecan Drop Cookies sit beside a wire cooling rack holding the cookies.

Why are you sharing your favorite Christmas cookies, Winston?

But seriously—why me, a skeptic might ask? Because I’ve tried them all.  Yep, that’s right. Every. Single. Cookie. Recipe. 

join our party!

get our latest recipes delivered to your inbox every week — plus all my entertaining tips and tricks!

​
​

    We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.

    And not just the final recipes that made their way into an actual, real-life TSP post, but also all the experimental batches that didn’t quite turn out right—because they baked for too long, or didn’t have enough vanilla extract, or just simply lacked that crucial piece de resistance…you get the picture. Not to mention a bunch of recipes that contended, but ultimately failed, to make the final cut. 

    Suffice it to say, I’ve consumed as many cookie calories as a Keebler elf.  And that gives me a pretty good perspective on the good, better, and BEST of TSP’s Christmas cookies.

    So without further adieu, I bring you… my top 5 favorite holiday cookies of all time!

    Other cookie lists you might enjoy, too, in case you need more baking inspiration: 42 Cookies for Santa | 39 Cookies for Santa | 28 Holiday Cookies to Bake This Year

    1
    Snowflake-shaped raspberry liner cookies on a baking sheet
    5. Raspberry Linzer Snowflake Cookies
    As welcoming as a warm home in wintertime, this shortbread cookie trim surrounds the punchy raspberry filling.
    Get the Recipe
    2
    Five Chewy Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies lean against each other on a light wooden cutting board over red and green cloths
    3. (tie!) Chewy Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies
    How can you beat the classic chewy chocolate cookie? Adding gingerbread, that’s how. These cookies offer the perfect blend of chocolatey gooeyness and gingery zest.
    Get the Recipe
    3
    A half-eaten cookie sits on top of a glass of milk
    3. (tie!) Peppermint Dark Chocolate Cookies
    The sweet to gingerbread’s spice, peppermint gives these dark chocolate cookies that soothing holiday flavor you’ve been craving all year.
    Get the Recipe
    4
    Several Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting sprinkled with cinnamon on a white plate
    Pumpkin Drop Cookies with Browned Butter Icing
    Brown butter makes everything better, and when you’re dealing with soft pumpkin deliciousness, that’s saying quite a bit.
    Get the Recipe
    5
    A wooden platter holds several Quebec Maple Pecan Drop Cookies, with a glass of milk sitting in the background
    Quebec Maple Pecan Drops
    These gems offer chewy oat cookies with a pecan-topped cream cheese icing, permeated with sweet maple goodness throughout. These flavors sing well on their own, but together, it's a chorus you can’t forget. For my money, it is the fairest cookie in all the land.
    Get the Recipe

    A woman with dark curly hair wearing a black tank top in front of a white wall

    About the Author:

    Erin Parker is a Southern gal living in Texas with her husband and two daughters. She started The Speckled Palate to share what she was cooking as a newlywed… and over the years, it’s evolved to capture her love for hosting. Specifically, the EASIEST, lowest key entertaining because everyone deserves to see their people and connect over good food. Learn more about her…

    Similar Posts

    Before leaving a comment or rating, ask yourself:

    • Did you make the recipe as directed? If you didn’t or made an ingredient swap, please do not leave a rating. Recipe results are not guaranteed when changes have been made.
    • Is your comment helpful to others? Rude or hateful comments will not be approved. Please remember that this website is run by a real person.
    • Are you complaining about ads? I develop these recipes and provide them to you for free. Advertising allows me to continue to do so at not cost to you. It is also unavoidable on the internet and in everyday life. If you want recipes without ads, please purchase a cookbook or borrow one from your local library.

    Leave a Reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *