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tis the season to spread joy through homemade treats, and nothing says love like a box of holiday cookies made with chuao chocolate. whether you’re making cookies for gifts at christmas or hosting holiday get-togethers, these recipes will make your season deliciously unforgettable.

We’ve rounded up our best Christmas cookies assortment with something for every kind of baker and eater. Now, roll up your sleeves, grab your Chuao Chocolate, and let’s get baking!

For the Young at Heart

Bring out your inner child with these whimsical and nostalgic treats. Perfect for kids or anyone who’s a kid at heart, these easy holiday cookies combine old-school flavors with rich Chuao Chocolate. Best of all, they all use some kind of shortcut, so they’re a snap to make!

• Star Crunch Cookies: A chewy, chocolatey delight that’s speckled with crispy rice and caramel for a gourmet glow-up of the store-bought classic.
• Sweet & Salty Cosmic Brownies: Decadent layers of fudgy brownie and a salted chocolate ganache that’s truly out of this world. 
• Churro Ding Dongs: Cinnamon-spiced mini chocolate cakelets are filled with gooey marshmallow filling and dipped in Chuao chocolate—a carnival in every bite.

For the Busy Bees

No time to bake? No problem! These quick and easy Christmas cookies are perfect for the holiday hustle and bustle. With minimal prep and no-bake methods, you can focus on enjoying the season rather than slaving away in the kitchen.

• Sweet & Salty Chocolate-Covered Rice Krispie Treats: The classic marshmallow  cereal treat gets a grown-up twist with a salted milk chocolate cloak. Pro Tip: Get silicone molds in Christmas-y shapes like bells or snowmen and opt for holiday-themed sprinkles.
• Chocolate-Covered Honey Grahams: Sweet and crunchy graham crackers dipped in velvety honeycomb-flecked dark chocolate for a treat that rivals Starbucks.
• Sprinkle Dreams Rice Crispy Treats: A colorful, milk chocolate-drizzled, waffle cone-studded, sprinkle-covered twist on a classic favorite.
• No-Bake Cookie Dough Bars: All the indulgence of cookie dough, none of the baking. Simply mix, chill, and slice. Pro Tip: Dip them in the tempered chuao chocolate of your choice for an extra yummy take. 

For the One-Batch Wonders

Sometimes, the best holiday cookies are made in a single pan—no need for scooping, rolling, or batching. These recipes yield trayfuls of sweetness that are perfect for sharing or gifting.

• Gingerbread Brownies: Spicy, sweet gingerbread chocolate bars meet fudgy brownies for a holiday mash-up the whole family will adore.
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars: A classic duo with a buttery peanut butter cookie crust studded with crunchy melty pieces of chuao honeycomb bars. Just 6 ingredients needed!

For the Less-Cookie-More-Chocolate Crowd

Sometimes, a holiday treat doesn’t need to be a cookie to be magical. These chocolate-forward recipes make perfect edible gifts.

• Hot Chocolate Spoons: Swirl these chocolate-dipped spoons into hot milk for a cozy winter drink. They’re super customizable based on the chuao bars and toppings you choose to use!
• Peppermint Fudge: Creamy chocolate fudge with crunchy candy cane pieces—even Grandma would approve of this fun holiday twist.
• Honeycomb Crumble: A buttery, salty-sweet graham cracker crust is topped with luscious chocolate honeycomb ganache and topped with roasted marshmallows. This festive dessert is like s’mores in traybake form!

For the Tried and True

Traditional Christmas cookies never go out of style, and these chuao-enhanced versions are no exception. Every one of these recipes would be right at home on a holiday platter, but they’re perfect for making and gifting regardless of the season.

• Chocolate Sugar Cookies: Rich, buttery sugar cookies with a chocolatey twist. Pro Tip: Use sanding sugar for rolling the cookie dough balls for added sparkle.
• PB Blossom Cookies: A soft and chewy peanut butter cookie base crowned with a melt-in-your-mouth chuao chocolate kiss. While the recipe calls for the pumpkin spice chuao bar, just about any flavor would be excellent here.
• Chocolate Chunk Cookies: Regular chocolate chip cookies have nothing on these beauties. Chewy, gooey, and packed with your favorite flavor of chuao chocolate chunks.
• S’mores Crinkle Cookies: A melty chocolate and minty, marshmallowy center of our snuggle up s’mores bars wrapped in chocolate cookie goodness, finished with a powdered sugar snow-like dusting.
• Molasses Chocolate Chip Cookies: Spiced molasses meets gooey ginger-laced chocolate chunks in this holiday classic.

For the Daringly Adventurous

Step out of your comfort zone and try something new with these unique recipes. These treats are guaranteed to be conversation starters at any holiday gathering.

• Peppermint Croissant Cookies: Buttery, flaky croissant-like dough is stuffed with pieces of peppermint dark chocolate for a cookie that you can totally eat for breakfast.
• Honeycomb Lace Cookies: Delicate honey oat cookies are filled with honeycomb chocolate. If you’re on Team Thin & Crispy, these are for you!
• Chunky Honeycomb Cookies: A hearty cookie with chunks of honeycomb and gooey chocolate bits, perfect for Team Soft & Chewy.

For Those Who Crave Something Different

If traditional isn’t your style, these chocolate Christmas cookies bring a fresh twist to holiday baking with grown-up flavors and plenty of Chuao goodness.

• Brownie Cookies: All the fudgy yum of brownies in a portable, cookie form. For added textural interest, they’re studded with our sweet & salty and golden goodness chocolate bars so you get dark, milk, and white chocolate in every bite!
• Mocha Chip Meringue Cookies: Light-as-air meringues with a bold coffee kick and chocolate chips. They’re crisp on the outside, chewy on the inside so you don’t have to choose sides.
• Chocolate Whoopie Pies: Soft buttermilk cookies flecked with deluxious dark drinking chocolate sandwiched with a creamy vanilla filling—what could be better?
• S’more Cookies: a.k.a. Million Dollar chocolate chip cookies. A chewy, buttery cookie base packed with chunks of oh my s’mores chocolate made with melty marshmallows and crunchy graham cracker bits.

Cute Packaging Ideas

Presentation is everything when it comes to gifting holiday cookies. Here are some fun and festive ideas:

• Cookie Tins: Arrange your cookies in a holiday-themed tin for a classic gift that’s built for shipping. Make sure to nestle the cookies in food-safe tissue paper, then pack the tin with crunched-up kraft paper to ensure your cookies arrive at their destination whole. 
• Mason Jars: Stack cookies in mason jars and tie with ribbon and your favorite chuao mini bar flavor for added flair.
• Gift Bags with Tags: Who says you have to gift whole cookie plates? Fill small clear bags with 2-3 cookies, seal with a festive twist tie, and add a handwritten tag for a sweet, thoughtful treat.
• Wreath Platter: Hosting a holiday party? Arrange your treats in a circular shape on a platter, garnished with rosemary sprigs and sugared cranberries to create a Christmas cookie wreath. 
• Deck the Halls: Wrap individual cookies in clear plastic and tie with festive ribbon or twine. Then, decorate your Christmas tree with cookies for an edible ornament surprise!

Make Your Holidays Sweet with Chuao Chocolate

No matter the recipe, Chuao Chocolate promises to take your holiday baking to the next level. Whether you’re creating nostalgic classics or bold new flavors, these recipes ensure each bite is rich, decadent, and memorable. Stock up on your favorite flavors of Chuao Chocolate today and make this holiday season your sweetest yet!