Where are you at with your Christmas preparations so far?
To be honest, I’m personally having an extremely hard time getting into the spirit this year; If I had my way, I’d spend Christmas day all wrapped up in a blanket, watching movies and eating pizza. Yeah, not very Christmas-like, I know! I guess it’s just the perspective of spending yet another Christmas alone that’s to blame… maybe it’s about time I had a man in my life!
But hey, man or no man, Christmas WILL happen, and I figured I think it’s time I started planning if I was hoping to be ready on time for the big day. And I can’t think of anything better than cookies and chocolate to get me in a festive mood!
So I decided to once again turn to my best friend the Internet for ideas, and thought that, while I was at it, I might as well make a list of serious contenders and share it with you… Only problem is, I ended up finding so many that now I can’t decide which ones I want to make.
Think I could get away with an “all treats” menu on Christmas this year?
Gingerbread Cookies
Paleo, Gluten Free, Clean Eating, Dairy Free and Vegan, these Gingerbread Men are so darn cute, they sit right at top of my list.. How could anyone resist biting into one of thosetasty boys?
- Gingerbread Cookiesby My Natural Family – Get the recipe here
Gingersnap Cookies
These grain-free gingersnaps are apparently extremely similar to traditional gingersnap cookies made with white flour and have the perfect crunch to go along with the perfect flavor. I’m highly tempted!
- Gingersnap Cookiesby PrimalPalate – Get the recipe here
Healthy Ginger Cookies
How incredibly moist and crunchy and sweet and spicy do these look? How I would love to sink my teeth into one of ’em. So many cookies, so little time…
- Healthy Ginger Cookiesby Happy Healthy Mama – Get the recipe here
Paleo Shortbread Cookies with Chocolate Cranberry Ganache
These shortbread cookies are said to be the perfect balance of crispy and soft, completely grain-free, sweetened only with honey, packed with pears, cranberries, and pistachios and over-the-top delicious. And I’m all: yes please!
- Paleo Shortbread Cookies with Chocolate Cranberry Ganache by Nosh and Nourish– Get the recipe here
“All the Time” Chocolate Chip Cookies
HA! This one is like the perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie to makefor Santa… because you know, Santa needs to be mindful of his health, too!
- “All the Time” Chocolate Chip Cookies by Paleo Magazine – Get the recipe here
Paleo Chocolate Chunk Shortbread Cookies
One of my own creations… I wouldn’t mind whipping up a batch of those! Made with homemade, honey sweetened chocolate chunks, these paleo cookies are chunky, tasty, dense but light and intensely chocolaty… just the way a good shortbread cookie should be!
- Paleo Chocolate Chunk Shortbread Cookies – Get the recipe here
Paleo Thin Mint Cookies
Who doesn’t like a good thin mint cookie? These are said to be extremely similar to the originals… I say they look even BETTER than the originals. I’m very tempted to find out for myself…
- Paleo Thin Mint Cookiesby Lexi’s Clean Kitchen – Get the recipe here
Chocolate Peppermint Swirl Soft Sugar Cookies
These super pretty swirl sugar cookies combine chocolate and peppermint in a soft sugar cookie that is festive, easy to make, and Paleo, too! I’m a fan!
- Chocolate Peppermint Swirl Soft Sugar Cookies by My Natural Family– Get the recipe here
Frozen-Inspired Spritz Cookies
I never made a Spritz cookie before in my life. I’m thinking that these spectacular (and healthier) Frozen inspired version would be the perfect place to start…
- Frozen-Inspired Spritz Cookiesby My Natural Family – Get the recipe here
Paleo Hot Cocoa Cookies With Vanilla Bean Frosting
These Paleo Hot Cocoa Cookies are gluten-free, dairy-free, grain-free, and (evidently!) all around delicious.Readyin less than 30 minutes (really? now THAT, I like!)they make for the most delicious Christmas cookie there is!
- Paleo Hot Cocoa Cookies With Vanilla Bean Frosting by Fit Foodie Finds – Get the recipe here
Macadamia Cranberry Cookies
High in Protein, Free of Gluten and Refined Sugar, these Macadamia Cranberry Cookies not only are delicious but they make for a healthy, guilt free snack!I say they would be spectacular on Christmas, too…
- Macadamia Cranberry Cookies – Get the recipe here
Guilt-Free Pecan Pie Cookies
Pecan Pie + Cookie. I think that says it all. I want. I just want.
- Guilt-Free Pecan Pie Cookies by Allergy Free Alaska – Get the recipe here
Healthy Chocolate Pistachio Thumbprint Cookies
Made with wholesome ingredients and natural sweeteners these healthy thumbprint cookies also grain-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo-friendly, and SUPER YUMMY! Oh, and so very festive, too! I’m sold!
- Healthy Chocolate Pistachio Thumbprint Cookies by Fit Foodie Finds – Get the recipe here
Chocolate Mint Cookies
Crispy on the outside and almost brownie-like on the inside, with a chocolate mintpatty that melts into the top layer so you get some of its yummy, gooeyness in every bite, everything about these saysChristmas cookie! No one needs to know that they also happen to be grain and refined-sugar-free!
- Chocolate Mint Cookies by Meaningful Eats – Get the recipe here
Sea Salt Nutella Thumbprint Cookies
Because you need thumbprint cookies on Christmas… and Nutella!
- Sea Salt Nutella Thumbprint Cookies by Lexi’s Clean Kitchen – Get the recipe here
Salted Trail Mix Dark Chocolate Bark
You simply can’t go wrong with Chocolate Bark… and the possibilities are so endless, too!Plus, it’s so quick to make, the only question that remains is which flavor combination to choose! I have to say that this trail mix looks pretty darn delicious, and very festive to boot. I like!
- Salted Trail Mix Dark Chocolate Bark byMountain Mama Cooks – Get the recipe here
Dark Chocolate Trail Mix Energy Bites
These Chocolate energy bites sure look very elegant and crazy easy to make. Total contender! I mean, look at all those goody good goodies. Me want!
- Dark Chocolate Trail Mix Energy Bites by Simply Taralynn– Get the recipe here
Paleo Dark Chocolate Bark
This Paleo Dark Chocolate Bark with Almonds Pistachios and Goji Berries ismade from natural cacao paste, sweetened with a hint of honey and loaded with toasted almonds, pistachios and goji berries. All good things!
- Paleo Dark Chocolate Bark [with Almonds Pistachios and Goji Berries] – Get the recipe here
3-Ingredient Salted Pistachio Chocolate Bark
I don’t think chocolate bark could get any easier than this one… I’m pretty sure that I could fit that into my busy schedule!
- 3-Ingredient Salted Pistachio Chocolate Bark by Joyful Healthy Eats – Get the recipe here
Grain-Free Magic Cookie Bars
Ok, now these are a little bit more time consuming but OMG, I really wish I could find time to whip up a batch! If they don’t happen on Christmas, they will definitely get made sometime in the very near future.
- Grain-Free Magic Cookie Bars by Meaningful Eats– Get the recipe here
Frankfurter Bethmännchen | German Marzipan Christmas Cookies
These marzipan cookies are soft, moist and lightly sweetened with maple syrup. Naturally grain free, this specialty originated in Frankfurt, Germany and is usually made around Christmas time. “Bethmännchen” are particularly popular at Frankfurt’s Christmas Market. — I think they could be just as popular in my very own kitchen!
- Frankfurter Bethmännchen | German Marzipan Christmas Cookies by The Clean Dish – Get the recipe here
Mini Chocolate Cookie Tarts
One of my favorite creations ever! Don’t even bother telling people that these are sugar free, grain free and dairy free. They won’t believe you. Just tell them they taste amazing. That’s all they need to know!
- Mini Chocolate Cookie Tarts – Get the recipe here
Healthy No Bake White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies
Healthy, no bake, ready in less than 10 minutes, delicious, gluten free, grain free, vegan, dairy free and packed full of fiber and protein? I say that’s a treat I definitely have to whip up this Christmas!
- Healthy No Bake White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies by The Big Man’s World – Get the recipe here
Healthy 4-Ingredient Maple Peanut Butter Fudge
I’ve only got one thing to say about this: I WANT! I think I would have to make even if it took a long time, but it doesn’t even. It only takes a few minutes to make and is naturally vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, and dairy-free. Plus, it only requires 4 ingredients. Wow am I ever sold!
- Healthy 4-Ingredient Maple Peanut Butter Fudge by Texanerin Baking– Get the recipe here
Healthy Dark Chocolate Almond Truffles
These are made with so many of my favorite ingredients, like nuts and dates, and CHOCOLATE! I think I’m in love…
- Healthy Dark Chocolate Almond Truffles by Sally’s Baking Addiction – Get the recipe here
Paleo Dark Chocolate Truffles
These creamy and delicious chocolate truffles are made with nothing but natural ingredients yet, they are everything as decadent as the finest of chocolates. Another one of my favorites culinary creations….
- Paleo Dark Chocolate Truffles – Get the recipe here
