Deserts and New Year's Eve go hand in hand, and this is especially so when that dessert is a cookie. If you're planning a small New Year's Eve gathering and want to bake the perfect dessert to close out the night, then we're here to help. In this article, we'll cover our favorite New Year's Eve cookie recipes and how to make them. From sweet cookies to luck-filled ones, this list is full of ideas that you're guests are bound to love. Let's get started!
Celebratory Cookies
There's no better way to celebrate the start of the new year than with a delicious cookie recipe! With healthy New Year's resolutions right around the corner, you'll want to make sure that the last dessert you bite into before entering 2021 is a good one! Whipping up a batch of cookies that use celebratory ingredients and flavors like champagne is the perfect way to enter the new year with style.
Holiday Tea Cookies
Celebrate the new year in style and whip up a batch of these holiday tea cookies. Simple to make and delicious, they're the perfect addition to any New Years' table. The ideal dessert to pair with your favorite cup of tea or champagne, these cookies resemble tiny snowballs and add a celebratory touch to any festive platter during the holidays.
Ingredients:
- Butter
- Powdered Sugar
- Vanilla Extract
- Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour
- Hazelnut Flour
- Salt
Sweet Cookies
Do you have a sweet tooth that never seems to go away? If you're like many of us who find sweets nearly impossible to resist, then the chances are that you love cookies. Sweet cookies are the epitome of a delicious dessert. They can be fruity, jelly-filled or overflowing with tasty add-ins like chocolate chips, berries and caramel. When preparing for your New Year's Eve celebration, making a batch of sweet cookies is a sure-fire way to keep guests satisfied.
Much like there are many different flavors of cookies, there are also different flavors of sweets. Have a sweet tooth that craves a chocolate-y kind of sweet? Then we recommend finding a recipe that mixes cocoa directly in the batter. Or, if sweet fruits like strawberries and blueberries are more your thing, make a cookie that uses whole fruits instead of artificial flavors.
Caramel Mocha Cookies
If you love sweets and coffee, then these Caramel Mocha Cookies are about to blow your mind. A unique blend of caramel, coffee grounds and bittersweet dark chocolate, they're a cookie that you'll be talking about for years to come. Easy to make, these cookies cook in just twenty-five minutes, making them the perfect treat to pop in the oven before guests arrive.
Ingredients:
- Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour
- Baking Soda
- Butter
- Granulated Sugar
- Coffee Grounds
- Eggs
- Vanilla Extract
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- Bittersweet Chocolate
- Sea Salt Flakes
Savory Cookies
While your first thought when it comes to cookies may not be the ones loaded with savory flavors, we believe these cookies are the underdog of the dessert category. Because cookies have a pretty sweet reputation, many people avoid testing out savory varieties. However, when made with the right ingredients and a killer flavor combo, savory cookies can be just as satisfying as sweet ones. Savory flavors like peanut butter, rosemary and thyme are among our favorites when it comes to baking homemade cookies. If you've never tried a savory cookie before, today is the perfect day to start. That being said, when making homemade savory cookies, remember that a little of each ingredient goes a long way. If you choose a recipe that calls for rosemary or thyme, be sure to add in only the recommended amount, or these herbs will quickly overpower your cookie batter.
Citrus Tea Thyme Cookies
Start the new year off by savoring all of your favorite flavors in these Citrus Tea Thyme Cookies. In these cookies, light and crumbly batter makes the perfect base for flavor-packed ingredients like lemon juice, thyme and vanilla. The hint of citrus and earthy thyme make this a cookie you'll want to enjoy time and time again- especially with a cup of afternoon tea.
Ingredients:
- Butter
- Sugar
- Light Brown Sugar
- Kosher Salt
- Egg Yolks
- Lemon Juice
- Lemon Zest
- Fresh Thyme
- Vanilla Extract
- Unbleached White Fine Pastry Flour
- Cornstarch
- Baking Powder
- Baking Soda
Salty Cookies
Did you know that adding salt to your already sweet cookies can make them taste even sweeter? While it may seem counterintuitive, salt has some pretty great superpowers, especially in the baking world. One of salts' greatest superpowers is its ability to make things sweeter by preventing you from tasting the batter's bitter ingredients. Each time you eat, your taste buds send messages to your brain about the different flavors that they're detecting. If something tastes bitter, then your brain will quickly let you know. But when salt is added to a recipe, it blocks your taste buds from detecting that bitterness. And what they will uncover is the mouthwatering sweet flavors instead. So, how can you use salts superpowers to your advantage? Make sure you're adding enough salt to all of your cookie mixes! Adding salt will boost the flavor and the texture of your cookies, making them better than before.
Pretzel and Butterscotch Chip Cookies
These decadent cookies are just the right amount sweet as they are salty. Crunchy and amazingly delicious, they're fun to make and look great when set out on a party platter. A quick way to give your everyday cookies an exciting twist, make these Pretzel and Butterscotch Chip Cookies to celebrate New Years' with a few of your loved ones. We're confident they won't be disappointed.
Ingredients:
- Organic unbleached white all-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Butter
- Granulated sugar
- Packed brown sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Eggs
- Butterscotch chips
- Chopped pretzels
Festive Cookies
Searching for the perfect cookie to make this New Years'? Opt for something festive! Festive cookies can range from uniquely decorated cookies to traditional cookies made specific to each holiday. Adding festive cookies to your dessert table will set the gathering's tone and lift everyone's spirit in the sweetest way possible. If you don't have traditional New Years' Eve cookies to bake, don't stress. All of your favorite cookies can be turned into a festive treat with just a bit of food coloring and icing. Or, for a more personalized touch, stick with simple sugar cookies and use cookie cutters to create festive New Year's Day shapes like bells, champagne glasses, balloons and stars.
4 Ingredient Gluten Free Confetti Cake Mix Cookies
Bright and colorful, these cookies are the perfect way to celebrate the new year ahead. Filled with sprinkles that resemble confetti, they're a confectionary celebration. To make these Four Ingredient Gluten Free Confetti Cookies, use our gluten free vanilla yellow cake mix. Easy to bake, they're a snap to put together and a delightful dessert to add to your party table.
Ingredients:
- Gluten Free Vanilla Yellow Cake Mix
- Oil
- Eggs
- Sprinkles
Lucky Cookies
No festive New Years' cookie list would be complete without the mention of lucky cookies! What are lucky cookies exactly? With New Years' comes many traditions, most of which involve food. When it comes to eating food on New Year's Day, certain foods are a bit luckier than others. Foods like cranberries, apples and honey. Each of these foods symbolizes luck and prosperity in the coming year. For an extra boost of fortune this year, add these lucky ingredients to your favorite cookie recipes. Not only will they bring you a bit of extra luck, but they'll also make for one delicious cookie.
Candy Apple Sugar Cookie Cut-Outs
Apples bring luck to anyone who eats them during the new year. This is especially so in West Virginia, as they're the state fruit! Turn your favorite candy apple flavor into a delicious cookie with this Candy Apple Sugar Cookie Cut Out recipe. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a sweet treat that will leave everyone who tastes it wanting more.
Ingredients:
- Organic Unbleached White All Purpose Flour
- baking powder
- Granulated Sugar
- Butter
- Egg
- Vanilla Extract
- Caramel Frosting
- White Chocolate
- Caramel Sauce
- Chopped Walnuts
Making a sizable homemade batch of cookies is a great way to celebrate any occasion, especially the upcoming year. By choosing from one of these recipes, you'll ensure that your year begins as tasty as ever, hopefully foreshadowing all of the incredible dishes to come. From sweet and salty to savory and festive, there's undoubtedly a cookie recipe on this list that you'll enjoy baking. From everyone at Bob's Red Mill, happy New Year!
Have a festive cookie you'll be whipping up this New Year's Eve? We'd love to hear more about it. Let us know your go-to cookie recipes in the comments below.
