8 Tasty Holiday Cookie Recipes to Gift This Season

From elaborate gingerbread displays and chocolate-covered confections, to the humble sugar cookie, there are more treats this time of year than elves up at the North Pole!

All of these choices can leave your head spinning – and your waistline a little wider come New Year's Day.

That's why we've gone over our list, checked it twice, and have narrowed down our top 10 holiday-inspired cookie recipes to share this season.

The best part – these cookies aren't just tasty, they're also made with wholesome, natural ingredients like cinnamon, ginger and other spices; flaxseeds, pistachios and matcha; cranberries, raspberries and fresh citrus; and, of course, dark chocolate.

Plus, many of these recipes include healthier swaps for traditional high-fat, high-calorie baking stand-bys without sacrificing flavor.

But don't take our word for it – bake up a batch or two and see for yourself!