Choose from some of the very Best Christmas Cookies that will make your holiday baking extra special. From classic favorites to new and whimsical, these sweet treats are sure to add a touch of magic to any festive celebration.
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Best Christmas Cookies
Christmas time is full of traditions, and baking a festive array of Christmas cookies is at the top of the list. With these recipes, you’ll find all the classics, like melt-in-your-mouth buttery snowball cookies dusted with powdered sugar and colorful crinkle cookies with crackly tops.
Of course, what’s Christmas without adding a few new, fun and whimsical cookies to your baking list? There are even some delicious gluten-free and a few sugar-free cookie options included that the whole family is going to love.
Why We Love These Recipes
- Great gifts – Easy Christmas cookies are always a great gift idea. Add some to a decorative tin or a clear cellophane bag tied with festive ribbons and give as gifts to your friends, family, or your kids’ teachers.
- Fun and festive – Everything from whimsical reindeer and snowman-shaped cookies to vibrant icing and festive sprinkles, these cookies are great for all ages.
- Delicious choices – Though these cookies make a pretty presentation on a holiday table, they are also scrumptious desserts that are impossible to resist!
Whether you’re hosting a Christmas party, looking for a new cookie recipe to share at your annual cookie swap, or simply looking for a fun way to spend a holiday afternoon with the family, you’ll find what you’re looking for all in one place! So, dust off those rolling pins, and let’s get started!
1. Frosted Christmas Cookies
2. Italian Christmas Cookies
3. Ooey Gooey Christmas Cookies
4. Peanut Butter Haystacks
5. Cornflake Wreath Cookies For Christmas
6. Stacked Christmas Tree Cookies
7. Red Velvet Thumbprints
8. Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies
9. Grinch Thumbprint Cookies
10. Peppermint Bark Cookies
12. Holiday Thumbprint Cookies
13. Peanut Butter Blossoms
14. Reindeer Wafer Cookies
15. Hidden Kiss Cookies
16. Chocolate Haystack Cookies
17. Gum Drop Cookies
18. Ritz Cookies
20. Grinch Crinkle Cookie
21. Candy Cane Kiss Cookies
22. Snowball Cookies
23. Pinwheel Cookies
24. Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
25. Oreo Snowmen
26. Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies
27. Chocolate Dipped Fluffernutter Ritz Cookies
28. Embossed Gingerbread Cookies
29. Matcha Christmas Tree Cookies
30. Linzer Cookies with Blackberry Jam
31. Hot Chocolate Cookies with Marshmallow Buttercream Frosting
32. Gingerbread Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies
33. Frosted Vanilla Cookies
34. Keto White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
35. Gluten Free Ginger Snap Cookies Recipe
36. Gluten Free Christmas Cookie Recipes
37. Peppermint Frosted Chocolate Cookies
38. Marbled Christmas Sugar Cookies
39. Snow Capped Pecan Shortbread Cookies
40. Fun & Easy Santa Oreo Cookies
41. Chocolate Dipped Biscotti Recipe
42. Swedish Spelt Pepperkakor
43. Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies
44. Santa’s Cookies
45. Chocolate Chai Linzer Cookies
46. German Spice Cookie Recipe
47. Coconut Sugar Cookies
48. Stamped Cookies
49. Moravian Christmas Cookies
50. 3 Ingredient Brown Sugar Cookies
51. Oatmeal Christmas Sandwich Cookie Recipe
52. Iced Christmas Oreo Cookie Recipe
53. No Bake Christmas Cookies
54. Cake Mix Christmas Monster Cookies
55. Gingerbread Reindeer Cookies
56. Whipped Shortbread Christmas Cookies
57. Macaroon Kiss Cookies
58. Christmas Sour Cream Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
59. Soft & Sweet Crisco Sugar Cookies
60. Cherry Coconut Snowball Cookies
61. Easy Melted Snowman Cookies Recipe
62. Oatmeal Lace Cookies
63. Santa’s Trash Cookies
64. Easy Christmas Snickerdoodle Cookies
65. Eggnog Cookies
66. Rosemary Chocolate Chip Cookies
67. Candy Cane Cookies
68. Cookies and Cream Shortbread Cookies
69. Raspberry Filled Cookies
70. Cream Cheese Spritz Cookies
71. Christmas Lights Cookies
72. Christmas Tree Cookies
73. Gingerbread Men Cookies
74. Christmas Tree Meringue Cookies
75. Hot Cocoa Cookies
76. Chocolate Dipped Shortbread Cookie
77. Reindeer Poop Cookies
78. Gluten-free and Keto Almond Crescent Cookies
79. Christmas Gnome Cookies
80. Elf Hat Cookies
81. Chocolate Dipped Sandies
82. Snowman Snowball Cookies
83. Snowflake Cookies
84. Brown Butter Stamp Cookies
85. Pfeffernusse Cookies
86. Molasses Crinkle Cookies
87. Christmas Tree Sandwich Cookies
88. Dulce de Leche Sandwich Cookies
89. Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies
90. Cinnamon Stars
91. Linzer Eggnog Cookies
92. No Bake Avalanche Cookies
93. Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies
94. Pittsburgh Thumbprint Cookies {Kaufmann’s}
95. White Chocolate Pretzel Cookies
96. Triple Chocolate Cherry Cookies
97. Best Gluten-Free Gingersnaps
98. Peppermint Christmas Wreath Cookies
99. Sugar Cookies in Air Fryer
100. Italian Amaretti Cookies Recipe
101. Lemon Pizzelle Recipe
102. Pomegranate Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies with Orange
102 Best Christmas Cookie Recipes
Ingredients
- Frosted Christmas Cookies
- Italian Christmas Cookies
- Ooey Gooey Christmas Cookies
- Peanut Butter Haystacks
- Christmas Wreath Cookies
- Stacked Christmas Tree Cookies
- Red Velvet Thumbprints
- Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies
- Grinch Thumbprint Cookies
- Peppermint Bark Cookies
- Fruitcake Cookies
- Holiday Thumbprint Cookies
- Peanut Butter Blossoms
- Reindeer Wafer Cookies
- Hidden Kiss Cookies
Instructions
- Choose a holiday cookie recipe.
- Gather up the ingredients.
- Make and enjoy your cookies.
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Comments & Reviews
Rita Wilson czuja says
Great