Taste of Home cookies grid with holiday illustrations

It’s Our 2025 Cookie Countdown!

Gingerbread man and green gift box on blue background for the Taste of Home 2025 Cookie Countdown Advent Calendar

Cookie season is finally here, and we’re counting down to Christmas one treat at a time. Join me every day for can’t-miss recipes from our community that’ll become your holiday go-tos. Whether you’re planning a weekend cookie marathon with friends or stress-baking at midnight, we’ve got recipes that fit your cravings, energy level and budget.

Want the day’s cookie recipe to hit your inbox while you’re still in your jammies? Sign up for our Holiday Countdowns newsletter and start your morning with some serious baking inspo. You can also catch each recipe on our Instagram Stories if that’s more your speed.

No matter what you’re baking or who you’re baking for, I’m thrilled that you’re counting down with us! —Emily Parulski, Bakeable Editor

Cookies Are Sweetest When Shared

Half the fun of baking cookies is giving them away (and showing off a little). Here’s how to package your cookies like a pro, plus all our best tips for hosting a cookie swap that’s bound to become an annual tradition.