The bells have started jingling.

Cut Christmas trees are leaning against the stores.

Kiddos are bouncing with excitement over their lists for Santa.

Many of the parents I know are either clinging to disbelief that Christmas is mere weeks away or sprinting to get the to-do list complete.

Here at Army Wife Network, we love the holidays: music, food, friends, food, exchanging gifts, food, and, of course, the cookies! To boost your holiday spirit, we’ve compiled a list of our 12 favorite holiday cookie recipes. Click on the recipes below for a very handy printable 4×6 holiday recipe card.

We’d love to hear about your favorite holiday cookie.

1. Snowballs

Let’s get the snowball rollin’ with Emily’s favorite, a delicious treat that is worth the powdered sugar all over your kitchen.

2. Peppermint Meringues

While not a cookie, Kowanda gave us this gorgeous treat her sister-in-law makes every year.

3. Oatmeal Raisin

Paula said these cookies always vanish.

4. Honey

Go for another yummy favorite that’s also colorful.

5. Peanut Butter Blossoms

Star likes these so much, she had to make them the day we came up with this list.

6. Chocolate Marshmallow Pillows

Janet shares a recipe with fudge, marshmallows, and nuts all in one cookie.

7. Snickerdoodles

Um, who doesn’t love Snickerdoodles?

8. Nikki’s Toffee Bars

For easy entertaining these toffee bars offer a simple to make and delicious alternative to the traditional cookie.

9. White Chocolate Cranberry

Maggie’s cookie isn’t just a light sweet treat—it’s awfully pretty, too.

10. Peppermint Kisses

Rebecca’s twist on an old favorite is versatile and can be made with any kind of Hershey kiss if peppermint isn’t your flavor.

11. Oatmeal Cranberry

If you wish your granola could be a cookie, these may be a good fit.

12. Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip

You can’t go wrong with our ultimate kids’ favorite cookie.

Happy cookie baking!

Share with us some of your favorite cookie recipes! We love cookies.