Jennifer’s 2025 Holiday Cookie Box Recipes/Ingredients

The holiday season is just around the corner, and so is one of my favorite annual traditions — delivering homemade cookie boxes to clients, friends, and community members. Every year I select a handful of my favorite recipes and bake hundreds of cookies to share a little joy and gratitude.

This year, I’m excited to take it one step further.

For the first time, all of the cookie recipes included in my holiday box will be available right here on my website. You’ll be able to scan the QR code on your cookie box and instantly access every recipe, along with tips, photos, and the full ingredient list.

Whether you want to recreate your favorites, share them with family, or add something new to your holiday dessert lineup, the recipes will be easy to follow and beautifully organized.

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Gingerbread Cookies

Warm, spicy, and perfect for decorating. These classic gingerbread cookies are great for holiday gatherings or decorating with the family.

Ingredient List:
(From Sally’s Baking Addiction)

• • 3 and 1/2 cups (440g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 Tablespoon ground ginger (yes, 1 full Tablespoon!)
  • 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 10 Tablespoons (142g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (150g) packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup (160ml; about 200g) unsulphured or dark molasses (do not use blackstrap; I prefer Grandma’s brand)
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Optional: easy cookie icing, royal icing, or cookie buttercream

👉 Full recipe here: https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/best-gingerbread-cookies/#tasty-recipes-71005

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Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

A timeless favorite — crispy on the edges and soft in the middle. These cookies are the quintessential holiday treat!

Ingredient List:
(From Nestlé Toll House)

• • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups (12-ounce package) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (Optional. If omitting, add 1 to 2 Tbsp. of all-purpose flour.)

👉 Full recipe here: https://www.verybestbaking.com/toll-house/recipes/original-nestle-toll-house-chocolate-chip-cookies/

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Snickerdoodle Cookies

Soft, buttery cookies rolled in cinnamon sugar — sweet simplicity at its best.

Ingredient List:
(From Modern Honey)

👉 Full recipe here: https://www.modernhoney.com/the-best-snickerdoodle-cookie-recipe/

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Rolled Sugar Cookies

Perfect for cutting into festive shapes and decorating with icing or sprinkles.

Ingredient List:
(From Allrecipes)

• 2 cups white sugar

• 1 ½ cups butter, softened

• 4 large eggs 

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 5 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• 1 teaspoon salt

👉 Full recipe here: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/10402/the-best-rolled-sugar-cookies/

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Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

Rich, fudgy cookies loaded with chocolate — a chocolate lover’s dream.

Ingredient List:
(From Sally’s Baking Addiction)

• 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar
• 1 large egg, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
• 2/3 cup (55g) natural unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 Tablespoon (15ml) milk (any kind, dairy or non)
• 1 and 1/4 cups (225g) semi-sweet chocolate chips, plus a few more for optional topping*

👉 Full recipe here: https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/double-chocolate-chip-cookies-recipe/

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Peppermint Bark

A holiday classic — crisp chocolate layers with crushed peppermint. Great as a cookie box addition!

Ingredient List:
(From Sally’s Baking Addiction)

• 12 ounces (339g) white chocolate, coarsely chopped and divided*
• 6 ounces (170g) semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped*
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil or coconut oil, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract, divided
• 2–3 regular-size candy canes (24–36g total), crushed

👉 Full recipe here: https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/peppermint-bark/

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Classic Chocolate Brownies

While not a cookie, these rich brownies make a decadent holiday treat to include in boxes or serve to guests.

Ingredient List:
(From Ghirardelli)

• 4 ounces Ghirardelli Semi-Sweet Chocolate Baking Bar
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) Butter, unsalted, cut into pieces
• 1 cup Brown sugar, dark or light, packed
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 Eggs, large
• 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon Baking powder
• 3/8 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 cup Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Bittersweet Baking Chips

👉 Full recipe here: https://www.ghirardelli.com/recipes/classic-chocolate-brownies-rec1048

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Royal Icing (for Decorating)

Perfect for decorating sugar cookies with festive details like snowflakes, trees, and ornaments.

Ingredient List:
(From Sally’s Baking Addiction)

• 4 cups (480g) confectioners’ sugar, sifted, plus more as needed
• 3 Tablespoons meringue powder (not plain egg white powder)
• 9 Tablespoons room-temperature water, plus more as needed
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract or 1/2 teaspoon of your favorite flavored extract, such as lemon, coconut, or peppermint (optional)
• optional for decorating: gel food coloring (I love this food coloring kit)

👉 Full recipe here: https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/royal-icing/

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And thank you again for being part of the Jennifer Fang Homes community. Your support, trust, and referrals mean the world to me, and I hope this annual tradition brings a little extra sweetness to your season.