Leaving cookies and milk out for Santa this Christmas? Try giving Santa a serious upgrade this year with our Top 10 Holiday Cookie Recipes!

1. Peppermint-Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
Have your kids help you crush and sprinkle peppermint candies over these layered vanilla cookies slathered with homemade chocolate frosting.

2. Decorated Santa Cookies
For those who are especially crafty, Santa will be delighted to see a replica of himself in the form of a sugar cookie. Use sprinkles and frosting to create his suit, beard and face!

3. Christmas Chocolate Cookie
These fat patties of chocolate shortbread will not disappoint chocolate lovers. Try pairing the cookie with a nice glass of chocolate milk, egg nog or soymilk (for vegans and vegetarians).

4. Linzer Cookies
Linzer cookies sandwich raspberry jam in between its two layers and also has powdered sugar sprinkled on top. A nice cup of coffee is the perfect pairing for this crisp little cookie.

5. Gingerbread Men
Don't forget about this holiday classic! Eat them plain or decorate them with frosting and sprinkles, but don't eat one without a glass of milk.

6. Chunky Milk Chocolate Chip
These cookies are beefed up with huge chocolate chip chunks. For a slight variation, try adding some nuts and toffee.

7. Peanut Blossom Cookies
These elegant cookies are topped with a chocolate candy kiss. Serving them at a holiday party with a nice cup of hot chocolate will surely impress guests.

8. Snickerdoodles
While this cookie might not have the frills and thrills of its competitors, we sure do love the cinnamon-sugar dusted all over the buttery cookie.

9.Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
If you aren't a huge fan of raisins you can also try adding dried cranberries to this delicious treat!

10. Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies with Pumpkin Cream Cheese Filling
Even though these cookies might be great just on their own, take them to the next level with the filling!

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