It’s beginning to smell a lot like Christmas… in my kitchen!
Every year around this time, the house starts smelling like butter, vanilla, and joy. ✨ Baking cookies has become one of my favorite ways to kick off the Christmas season — it’s simple, fun, and instantly fills the kitchen with that “Pasko na!” feeling.
So if you’re ready to warm up your oven and your heart, here are 5 easy Christmas cookie recipes you can try — all with a little Filipino twist.
1. Ube Crinkle Cookies
Soft, chewy, and beautifully purple! These are a must-have in every Filipino Christmas spread. They’re easy to make and look so festive dusted with powdered sugar.
2. Coconut Macaroons
Sweet, chewy, and full of nostalgia — every bite reminds me of grade school Christmas parties. Add a bit of calamansi zest for a tropical upgrade!
3. Chocolate Polvoron Cookies
Imagine your favorite milky polvoron… baked into a chewy cookie. Just add crushed polvoron bits into your chocolate cookie dough before baking. So Pinoy and so good!
4. Banana-Oat Cookies
Got overripe bananas? Mash them into oat cookies for a healthy, kid-friendly option. Add peanut butter for extra flavor and energy — great for school snacks!
5. Pandan Butter Cookies
Crispy, fragrant, and just the right amount of sweet. These cookies are perfect for gifting — wrap them in paper bags or mason jars with a bow, and you’re ready for those early exchange gifts!
Baking is love you can taste. These easy Christmas cookies are more than recipes — they’re little pieces of joy you can share with your family, friends, or even yourself (because moms deserve cookies too!).
So go ahead, preheat that oven — Christmas starts in your kitchen. 🎅🍪
