Christmas is a time full of glorious baking traditions – pies, cakes, cheesecake, but especially cookies. Some folks enjoy baking them at home, but the holidays are a busy time, and sometimes there’s just not an afternoon where we can fit in baking and decorating cookies! Luckily, Texas is filled with bakeries to suit all of your holiday needs, especially in the Hill Country.
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7 Hill Country Bakeries to Try If You’re Craving Christmas Cookies
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Naegelin’s Bakery – New Braunfels, Texas
Naegelin’s Bakery is 150 years old, making it the oldest bakery in Texas. Besides gorgeous cookies, they make streudel and sausage kolaches. They’re particularly famous for a cookie called the Lebkuche, which is a brown, rectangular treat with pink icing. The Granzin family has spent decades perfecting their recipes, and it’s evident by their beautiful treats that they’ve perfected their presentation as well.
2tarts Bakery – New Braunfels, Texas
2tarts is an adorable full-service bakery that was founded by two sisters. Their menu includes every baked item you can imagine – pies, cakes, cupcakes, breakfast items, patisserie, and of course, darling cookies. There’s already enough to do on Christmas Eve – stop by 2tarts to grab those extra cookies for Santa.
Galaxy Bakery – Georgetown, Texas
Galaxy Bakery is best known for its cupcakes, but who says cupcakes and cookies can’t mix? They even offer gluten-free cupcakes. A plate of their decorated Christmas cookies or their Cranberry Oatmeal Walnut cookies are perfect additions to your holiday table.
Paige’s Bakehouse – Round Rock, Texas
Paige’s Bakehouse is a must-visit if you have a sweet-tooth. The owner and founder of Paige’s Bakehouse, Paige Morgan Perry, has been featured on Food Network both before the bakehouse opened and after. The Bakehouse has gorgeous cakes, pastries, and cookies. Just look at these Nutcracker-themed cookies! Perfect for Christmas-time.
Bakery Lorraine – San Antonio, Texas
Bakery Lorraine in San Antonio offers a wide array of treats, including a breakfast and lunch menu, and their cookies have a sophisticated French twist – macarons. These delightful meringue-based cookies aren’t the kind of treat available at grocery store bakeries. They’re unique, delicious, and colorful – perfect for Christmas and New Year’s!
Twisted Sisters Bake Shop – Fredericksburg, Texas
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Twisted Sisters in Fredericksburg offers delectable treats with a German flair – a perfect addition to your holiday table. Delicious and adorable, this is one you don’t want to miss if you’re in the neighborhood around Christmas! Be sure to check out their Mexican Sugar Cookies for a spicy kick on the holiday classic.
Quack’s 43rd Street Bakery – Austin, Texas
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Quack’s used to be just a coffee shop, but now they offer breakfast, a deli menu, pies, croissants, cakes, muffins, scones…and of course, cookies. Some of their offerings include Nutella Tea Cookies and Ginger Crinkles. With their large coffee menu and a full menu for breakfast, lunch, and delights, they’re a great stop for Christmas cookies or for getting some last-minute work done before the holidays!
Be sure to check out some of these great Hill Country bakeries for your holiday cookie needs!
