1. Gluten-Free Shortbread Cookies if you have some yummy gluten-free eaters here are shortbread cookies just for them!

2. No-Bake Praline Cookies an easy no-bake cookie for those nut lovers out there.

3. Red Velvet White Chocolate Chip Cookies we love the beautiful red in these red velvet cookies, don’t they look yummy!?

4. White Chocolate Dipped Ginger Cookies change your ginger cookies this year with this mistletoe inspired cookie.

5. Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies the kids will really love these peanut butter reindeer cookies with chocolate covered pretzels.

6. Gingerbread Scones with Maple Drizzle here is something new! A gingerbread scone with delicious maple drizzle

7. Easy Santa Claus Cupcakes, in charge of bringing the dessert this year? Bring these cute Santa Claus cupcakes!

8. No-Bake Chewy Cookies and Cream Bars what is better than making a treat that doesn’t involve the oven? Making them cookies and cream bars, yay!

9. Melting Snowmen Cookies a traditional take on the melting snowmen sugar cookies.

10. Gilded Reindeer & Santa Cookies dress up your cookies this year and impress the party with both taste and look of these adorable and eloquent reindeer cookies.

11. Easy Homemade Toffee we found this sweet and crunchy recipe for homemade toffee from Damn-Delicious.

12. Snowman Cookies with Pretzels and Fruit Roll-ups here is a fun craft but also a recipe for the kids to do in the afternoon and eat them later after dinner!

13. Gluten Free Rolled Sugar Cookies these sugar cookies will have you wondering if they really are gluten free.

14. Holiday Donut Fun with Baby Cakes Donut Maker having a Baby Cakes Donut Maker is pure fun, covering these donuts with chocolate and dressing them up as reindeer, what a treat!

15. Simple Reindeer Cookies cozy up by the fire and snack on these adorable reindeer cookies!

16. Strawberry Santa Hats an eloquent way to dress up your dessert and a chance to be a little more healthy this year with a ripe and vibrant red strawberry!

17. Melted Snowmen Oreo Balls a fun recipe to make with the mini Oreo’s from the store.

18. Red Velvet Popcorn does your family love making popcorn? Try this red velvet popcorn, it won’t disappoint!

19. Buttercream Bites in Mint or Vanilla Chocolate Chip these little cake pops are so popular nowadays, we found  recipes both with buttercream with a choice of mint or vanilla chocolate chip!

20. Individual Oreo Cheesecakes these are another great idea to have at your family gatherings and it makes it easier that they are individual and packed with Christmas flavor!

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So here is my Easy Toffee Cookies recipe!

I found a Pecan Slice Cookie recipe in Taste of Home and changed it up a bit. I’m a sucker for toffee, especially with the “buttery melt in your mouth” kind of toffee. So, I thought my holiday cookie baking absolutely needs these toffee cookies!

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Easy Toffee Cookies

Course Dessert

Author Kath

Ingredients

• 6 Tbsp. Butter Softened
• 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup toffee bits

Instructions

• Using a stand or hand mixer, cream the butter and sugar together.
• Mix in the egg and vanilla.
• In a separate small bowl combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
• Slowly mix in the flour mixture into the egg and sugar.
• Stir in 1/2 cup of the toffee bits.
• Shape the dough into two 7 inch logs and wrap them in plastic wrap.
• Chill for 2 hours or until firm.
• Preheat oven to 350.
• Unwrap the dough logs and cut into 1/4 inch slices.
• Place cookies on a cookie sheet lightly sprayed with cooking spray and sprinkle with the remaining toffee bits.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes.
• Let cool and enjoy.

These cookies remind me of making cookies with my mom as a kid. We made a lot of slice and bake cookies. They are so good- chewy and buttery and full of toffee goodness. With the seasons coming near, I hope you enjoy your delicious treats, and remember that a simply delicious cookie recipe can go a long way and bring smiles to those faces at your holiday parties!

If you liked this recipe, you’ll also enjoy these posts from my blog at PenneyLane:

20+ Hot Chocolate Recipes

Easy Pumpkin Quick Bread

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25 Cute Holiday Treats

1. These cute Marshmallow Snowman Treats from Flexible Dreams make for an easy and tasty activity with the grand kids where everyone can participate.

2. The holiday season simply calls for gingerbread men.  These Old Fashion Gingerbread Men from This Grandma Is Fun are a great way to help kids get creative as they make their own gingerbread men.

3. Holiday or not, popcorn is always delicious, but when it comes to Christmas time you are going to want to try this Red Velvet Popcorn from Inspired by Charm.

4.  The kids will be quick to eat this cute Fruit Christmas Tree from Ginger and Garlic.

5. Oreo cookies are always a hit with the grand kids. Don’t miss out on these adorable Sweet and Salty Reindeer Oreo Pops from Oh! Nuts!

6. Keep those Oreos on hand because you are going to want to try these tasty Melted Snowmen Oreo Balls made by The Girl Who Ate Everything.

7.  Want to keep to the snowman theme? The kids are going to love these easy Frosty Snowman Pretzels from Hungry Happenings.

8. Don’t forget the Christmas tree! Have the kids build their own Rice Krispie Treat Christmas Tree inspired by Cookies and Cups.

9. Want something more savory? Be sure to try these quick and easy Betty Crocker Pita Christmas Tree Appetizers.

10. “Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse…” Don’t leave out these festive Chocolate-Covered Cherry Mice this Christmas. Such a fun idea from Not Quite Susie Homemaker.

11. These Reindeer Sandwiches found on A Spotted Pony are sure to be a hit for the kids during the holidays.

12.  Simply Shellie offers this yummy Snowman Dessert Dip that kids will love to munch on this holiday season!

13. Surprise the grand kids with these Cheesecake Stuffed Christmas Tree Cupcakes found on Tablespoon!

14. Going for a cupcake spree? Be sure to try out these adorable Reindeer Cupcakes from Your Cup of Cake.

15.  Betty Crocker’s Savory Snowman Cheese Ball is a great addition to make so you have some tasty snacks on hand at the house!

16. Make it a snow day with Gimme Some Oven’s Easy 5 Minute Easy Snow Ice Cream! The kids will love this deliciously unique recipe!

17. After a snow day, warm up with some Melted Snowman Hot Chocolate from Meet the Dubiens.

18.  The grand kids will love these bite size Santa Hat Brownies from Daisy’s World.

19. Speaking of Santa hats, put these Santa Hat Pretzels on the list to try from Free-N-Fun Christmas. They make a quick and easy snack for the kids to munch on!

20. After having a snowball fight with the kids, be sure to end on a sweet note with these buttery Snowball Cookies from Setting for Four.

21. These Festive Apple Pie Fries from Oh, Bite It! are a tasty and dipable treat that everyone will love!

22.  The holiday season isn’t complete without Santa.  Be sure to try these Sweet Strawberry Santas found on TISL Style.  They are easy to make and quick to clean up!

23. Put together these cute Banana Santa Fruit Pops with the kids from Clean and Scentsible’s Christmas Breakfast.

24. These cute Penguin Cookies from Delightful E Made will make a tasty addition to the treat bowl this holiday season!

25. Last but not least, these creative Oreo Ornaments from Miss CandiQuick are a yummy way to ring in the holiday season!

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