Are you ready to tie on an apron, get out the rolling pin and start baking dozens of holiday cookies? I am! Mixing up batches of dough and baking trays of cookies while listening to holiday music on a Sunday afternoon in December must be one of my favorite holiday activities. There’s something irresistible about the aroma of warm spices and freshly baked goodies. For help with your seasonal baking, check out our holiday baking guide.

Here are 10 great holiday cookie recipes — perfect for cookie swaps, homemade gifts and leaving out for Santa!

What are you going to be baking this holiday season?