The holiday season is here, and that means it’s time to fill your kitchen with the comforting aroma of freshly baked Christmas cookies! Whether you’re hosting a cookie exchange, preparing treats for Santa, or just indulging in the joy of festive baking, we’ve got you covered with a collection of must-try Christmas cookie recipes. From buttery melt-in-your-mouth Snowball Russian Teacakes to colorful Maurice Lenell Pinwheels, indulgent chocolate chip delights, and so much more, these recipes will bring holiday cheer to every bite. So grab your mixing bowl, preheat the oven, and let’s bake some holiday magic!
Butter & Shortbread Christmas Cookies Recipes
Easy Shortbread Sprinkle Cookies are little nuggets of happiness. And, when you have a platter of cookies for people to enjoy, even those that are “watching what they eat” will still grab a little nugget. Oh, and these can be made in less than an hour! Homemade Christmas Butter Cookies from Kristin at Yellow Bliss Road are a must-make for the holidays! Soft and tender with amazing buttery flavor, and a festive presentation.
Sugar Christmas Cookie Recipes
There is absolutely nothing that brings more smiles to our family and friends faces then SUGAR COOKIES! The most requested recipe is our tried and true slice and bake vanilla sugar cookies. But more recently, our chocolate sugar cookie recipe has been a hit over at our house for the holidays!
Cut Out & Press Christmas Cookies Recipes
Kiss Cookie Recipes
If caramel and chocolate are your favorites, then you have to make these salted caramel cookies! Rich browned butter, flakes of sea salt, and drizzled with caramel – this is the ultimate salted caramel cookie recipe. If you are in the mood for chocolate, check out these Christmas kiss cookies. These cookies from I Heart Eating are soft chocolate cookies that are rolled in Christmas sprinkles and topped with a Hershey kiss. These easy Christmas cookies are as tasty as they are colorful!
Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes
Here are three of our favorite Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes. We’ve got you covered! From Chewy old fashioned chocolate chip cookies, to pecan chocolate chip cookies, to festive Christmas M&M chocolate chip cookies!
Chocolate Cookie Recipes
These Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars have a remarkable resemblance to the beloved Italian treat, biscotti, but with their own unique twist! The espresso, almonds and chocolate come together to form the perfect flavor. These delightful cookie bars possess a special crunchy texture that is simply irresistible.
Soft and Chewy Cookie Recipes
Our Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies are a festive addition to your Christmas baking! With the classic flavor of red velvet cake and their cheerful red hue, these cookies are sure to be a hit during the holiday season.These Crushed Oreo Red Velvet Cookies from Savor The Spoonful have soft, chewy centers and chunks of Oreos in every bite. Their rich chocolate red velvet flavor pairs perfectly with the sweet and creamy Oreo filling.
No Bake Cookie Recipes
Our old-fashioned peanut butter balls are a Christmas tradition for Christmas. These no-bake chocolate coated peanut butter balls are so easy to make, using only 5 ingredients. That is one more ingredient then some recipes call for.These pretty-as-a-picture Church Window Cookies from XOXO Bella only take 15 minutes to prepare and require zero baking time! They are loaded with fudgy chocolate, crunchy, earthy walnuts, and fruity little marshmallows.
Gingerbread Cookie Recipes
Oatmeal Cookie Recipes
Peppermint Cookie Recipes
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Thumprint & Fruit Cookie Recipes
Lemon lovers delight, these Classic Lemon Thumbprint Cookies from Ginger Homemaking are the perfect holiday treat. Easy to make, this thumbprint cookie requires just a few simple ingredients. Take your classic thumbprint cookies to the next level by making thumbprint cookies with icing! These are egg-free, gluten-free cookies from Savor The Spoonful are filled with a delicious two-ingredient vegan icing.
Italian Cookie Recipes
This delicious and authentic Italian cantucci recipe (biscotti) are twice-baked Italian cookies that have the perfect blend of cranberry and almond flavors with a light citrus flavor. This recipe from Keeping It Simple Italian is perfect for a cozy afternoon treat with a cup of coffee or for holiday cookie boxes. Biscottini are adorable Italian cookies, a bite-sized form of biscotti. These beauties from Food Nutters are a delightful, healthy treat that packs a flavor punch while being incredibly simple to make. Our recipe combines a rich crunch of nuts with the sweetness of dried fruits, all nestled within a biscuit that’s been baked to perfection – not once, but twice.
Tips for Cookie Success:
- Prep ahead: Many cookie doughs can be made ahead of time and frozen, making it easy to bake fresh batches as needed.
- Perfect your bake: Keep an eye on baking times to avoid overbaking—most cookies are best slightly underdone when removed from the oven.
- Get creative: Don’t hesitate to experiment with flavors, toppings, and decorations to make your cookies uniquely yours.
This holiday season, turn your kitchen into a cookie wonderland and savor the joy of baking and sharing these delectable treats. Which cookies will you bake first?
Ingredients
- Butter Cookies
- Sugar Cookies
- Cut out and Press Cookies
- Kiss Cookies
- Chocolate Chip
- Chocolate Cookies
- Soft and Chewy Cookies
- No-Bake Cookies
- Gingerbread Cookies
- Oatmeal Cookies
- Peppermint Cookies
- Fruit & Jam Cookies
- Italian Cookies
Such delicious cookies! I can’t wait to try them all!
Ned,
There are so many to choose from! Merry Christmas!
Dina and Bruce