December is the time to come together with family in gratitude and joy, for sharing and creating memories together… and for baking cookies!  For this tradition, the only thing more fun than baking together is eating. Check out these easy cookie recipes to make and share with your family and friends this holiday season. Get ready to mix, bake, and enjoy with a glass of milk.

1. Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies There’s a reason chocolate chip cookies are the most popular amongst cookie connoisseurs. You just can’t beat a classic, and these cookies are sure to be a crowd pleaser! Recipe by Spend With Pennies.

2. Hot Chocolate Cookies With lots of chocolate and toasted marshmallows on top, it’s the perfect time of year for these cookies! This treat goes great with… well, a big mug of hot chocolate, we’d suggest, and next to a warm fireplace!  Recipe from Ann’s Entitled Life.

3. Double Chocolate Snowball Cookies These are much tastier than a real snowball (Just trust us on that – no need for a taste test)! And these cookies are fun and easy for little hands to make. Recipe by Crazy for Crust.

4. Brown Butter Gingersnaps There’s nothing like a buttery cookie. If you’re really feeling ambitious, bring this holiday classic to your kitchen! Recipe by Baker by Nature.

5. Nestle Toll House If all else fails… buy the premade dough! You and your fellow pastry chefs will still have fun putting cookies on the sheet and, of course, eating them.