Embrace the giving spirit of the season and surprise your co-workers with a sweet treat. Everyone enjoys an extra cookie or two over the holidays; here are 11 ideas to inspire your baking adventures. You'll likely become the most popular person in the office.
— Additional reporting by Camilla Salem
Sugar Cookies
A tried-and-true holiday favorite, chewy sugar cookies [1] are certain to brighten up any day at work.
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Chocolate crinkle cookies [2] are kind of like a hot cocoa — mini marshmallows included — and will definitely be an instant hit in your workplace.
Scottish Shortbread
Who can resist a crumbly, buttery piece of Scottish shortbread [3]?
Classic Gingerbread
After noshing on a few of these gingerbread cookies [4], the whole office may end up singing Christmas carols together. We warned you.
Pecan Pie Cookies
Pecan pie is a bit messy to nibble on at your desk, so bring in these pecan pie cookies [5] instead.
Vegan Sugar Cookies
Your co-workers with dietary restrictions will adore these vegan sugar cookies [6] . . . but then again, so will everyone.
Homemade Thin Mints
If you think the office gets excited when somebody's daughter brings in Girl Scout cookies to sell, just wait until they try your homemade Thin Mints [7].
Chocolate Ganache Thumbprint Cookies
Like a brownie filled with decadent, rich chocolate ganache, these thumbprints [8] are seriously addicting.
Homemade Milano Cookies
The only thing better than a bag of Milanos? A tin filled with a homemade take on this crowd-pleaser [9].
Coconut Macaroons
Cloud-like coconut macaroons [10] are only improved with the addition of miniature chocolate chips.
Nutella Sandwich Cookies
Nutella is good any time of the day, any day of the year. It's especially good sandwiched between two hazelnut cookies [11].