Baking Christmas cookies is a time-honored tradition that many families love to participate in. Check out this terrific variety of Christmas cookie recipes that I know you’ll love!
What is it about the holidays that makes us want to bake? Whatever it is, I love it!
Baking can be such a sweet family activity when the cool weather comes and the tradition of making Christmas cookies and dipping them into homemade hot chocolate is one I adore.
I am always on the look-out for a new fun recipe to try, and this year I’ve found a lot of new ones I’m excited to try!
25 Christmas Cookie Recipes You’ll Love
This collection contains the best Christmas cookies out there, and there are only 25 recipes so it’s not overwhelming. In this list, you’ll find every holiday flavor you have come to love and expect.
Happy baking!
Stained Glass CookiesÂ
These look like real stained glass! All you need is your favorite sugar cookie recipe and jolly ranchers to create this easy-to-make, but complicated-looking cookie.
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/61419/cookies-christmas” name=”You Have To Try These Stained Glass Christmas Cookies!” summary=”Wow your guests with unique Stained Glass Christmas Cookies this season! Making stained glass cookies for Christmas is fun for kids of all ages!” image=”-1″ image_url=”https://kidsactivitiesblog–o–com.follycdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/KAB-Stained-Glass-Christmas-Cookies.jpg”]
White Chocolate Dipped Ginger Cookies
Combining classic ginger cookie with white chocolate? Yes, please! These are soft and chewy and totally festive- and one of the best Christmas cookies around!
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://www.cookingclassy.com/white-chocolate-dipped-ginger-cookies/” name=”White Chocolate Dipped Ginger Cookies” summary=”These are the best ginger cookies around! The white chocolate just takes them to a whole new level of delicious! They are indeed a perfect holiday cookie.” image=”-1″ image_url=”https://www.cookingclassy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/white-chocolate-dipped-ginger-cookies6-srgb…jpg”]Candy Cane Kiss Cookies
Yummy red and green cookies with a peppermint Hershey kiss to top it off. Aren’t they so festive and colorful?
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/candy-cane-kiss-cookies/” name=”Candy Cane Kiss Cookies ” summary=”An easy recipe for candy cane kiss cookies, both in vanilla and chocolate flavors!” image=”29222″]Christmas Tree Meringue Cookies
I can’t get over just how much these look just like Christmas trees! They may look like trees, but they taste incredible.
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://thissillygirlskitchen.com/christmas-tree-meringue-cookies/” name=”Christmas Tree Cookies ” summary=”Christmas Tree Cookies, fun and festive meringue cookies that are light as air and melt in your mouth!” image=”-1″ image_url=”https://thissillygirlskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/ChristmasTreeMeringues.jpg”]Grinch Cookies
Who doesn’t love The Grinch? These adorable green cookies with a red heart in the middle are so fun.
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://www.inkatrinaskitchen.com/grinch-cookies/” name=”The Original Grinch Cookies” summary=”Made and loved by thousands every year! These Cake Mix Grinch Cookies are so easy and festive they will be sure to put you in the holiday mood.” image=”-1″ image_url=”https://www.inkatrinaskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Grinch-Cookies-In-Katrinas-Kitchen-062-wm-640.jpg”]Best Marbled Christmas Cookie Recipe
Why choose red OR green when you can pick both! Mix two batches of sugar cookies together for this fun combo.
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://www.twosisterscrafting.com/marble-sugar-cookies/” name=”Marble Sugar Cookies” summary=”These colorful Marble Sugar Cookies are a unique take on a traditional Sugar Cookie and the technique can be used in color combination you can dream up!” image=”-1″ image_url=”https://i2.wp.com/www.twosisterscrafting.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/marble-sugar-cookies-facebook.jpg”]Snowy Pinecone Cookies
These look just like pinecones! They look so realistic that no one will believe their eyes and think they are actually edible.
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://www.handmadecharlotte.com/recipe-snowy-pinecone-snacks/” name=”Quick and Easy Snowy Chocolate Pinecones Recipe” summary=”These snowy chocolate pinecones made from Nutella and cereal are a yummy snack and a fun craft for kids. No baking required!” image=”-1″ image_url=”https://s34506.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/1-chocolate-pinecone-recipe-2.jpg”]Melted Snowman Cookies
Aww, these are some of the best Christmas cookies – and so adorable! They look just like tiny melted snowmen and make a fun conversation piece.
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://homeiswheretheboatis.net/2013/01/07/melted-snowman-cookies/” name=”Melted Snowmen Cookies” summary=”These cookies are just amazing – and so fun to look at!” image=”-1″ image_url=”https://i2.wp.com/homeiswheretheboatis.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/melted-snowman-cookies5-e1449444318701.jpg?fit=300%2C557&ssl=1″]
Santa Hat Oreo Cookie Balls
These cookie balls are soooo good. The fun Oreo surprise in this fun-looking Santa hat Christmas cookie recipe is the best!
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://endlesslyinspired.com/santa-hat-oreo-cookie-balls/” name=”Santa Hat OREO Cookie Balls” summary=”These Santa Hat Oreo Cookie Balls are super easy to make, and could not possibly be cuter. Such a fun and easy Christmas treat!” image=”-1″ image_url=”https://endlesslyinspired.com/wp-content/uploads/featured-4.jpg”]Christmas Cookie Bars
Indulge in those fun Christmas-y colors! Bright red and green and overflowing with M&Ms – these bars are totally easy.
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://therebelchick.com/christmas-cookies-bars-recipe/” name=”Christmas Cookies Bars Recipe” summary=”This post contains affiliate links. It’s the most wonderful time of the year…with lots and” image=”-1″ image_url=”https://therebelchick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Christmas-Cookies-Bars-Recipe.jpg”]Fruitcake Christmas Cookie Recipe
Love fruitcake but hate to make it? These easy drop cookies will give you everything you love about fruitcake but eliminate the hassle.
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://madeinapinch.com/holiday-fruitcake-cookies-recipe/” name=”Easy and Festive Holiday Fruitcake Cookies” summary=”An easy drop cookie recipe, these fruitcake cookies are a delicious and festive treat perfect for the holidays.” image=”-1″ image_url=”https://i2.wp.com/madeinapinch.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/DSC_2075.jpg?fit=2048%2C1356&ssl=1″]
Christmas Wreath Cookies
Aren’t those so sweet? I love a good Christmas wreath. Follow this great tutorial to make your own wreath Christmas cookies. They’re perfect for cookie tins or holiday dessert spreads.
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://thebearfootbaker.com/2014/12/christmas-wreath-cookies-2/” name=”Christmas Wreath Cookies” summary=”Christmas wreath cookies are sugar cookies decorated with royal icing. They are simple to make that the kids can get in on the fun. They make great gifts.” image=”-1″ image_url=”https://thebearfootbaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Easy-Christmas-Wreath-Cookies-Sugar-Cookies-Decorated-with-Royal-Icing-by-www.thebearfootbaker.com_.jpg”]Slice & Bake Christmas Tree Cookies
Make your own cookie rolls just like you buy at the store! Couldn’t be easier and they’re perfect for gifting to your family, friends, and neighbors.
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://www.momlovesbaking.com/slice-n-bake-christmas-tree-cookies/” name=”Slice ‘n’ Bake Christmas Tree Cookies ” summary=”Slice ‘n’ Bake Christmas Tree Cookies are soft, sweet and buttery sugar cookies with a bright green Christmas tree in the middle.” image=”-1″ image_url=”https://www.momlovesbaking.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Slice-N-Bake-Christmas-Tree-Cookies.jpg”]Homemade Gingerbread Cookies
If you’ve struggled with making the perfect gingerbread cookie, check out this amazing tutorial to help you get it right.
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://thekitchenpaper.com/gingerbread-cookies-wont-spread/” name=”Gingerbread Cookies That Won’t Spread Recipe” summary=”This recipe for gingerbread cookies won’t spread during baking, so you can have perfect gingerbread cookies for the holidays!” image=”-1″ image_url=”https://thekitchenpaper.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/gingerbread-cookies-wont-spread-recipe-1.jpg”]Hot Cocoa Cookies
It’s a cookie-hot-chocolate hybrid! It’s one of my favorite Christmas cookie recipes. A melding of two of my favorite things…yep, total yum.
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://www.glorioustreats.com/hot-cocoa-cookies/” name=”Hot Cocoa Cookies” summary=”These delicious Hot Cocoa Cookies are chewy, chocolaty and oh so cute! They’re perfect for a cookie exchange, or just for a yummy treat!” image=”-1″ image_url=”https://www.glorioustreats.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Hot-Cocoa-Cookies.jpg”]Reindeer Cookies
I am not remotely an artist, so at first glance, these look way out of my league. However, you won’t believe how much easier these are to make than they appear.
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://www.sweetsugarbelle.com/2013/12/whimsical-reindeer-cookies-with-cookies-with-character-guest-post/” name=”Whimsical Reindeer Cookies with Cookies with Character” summary=”Time to meld delicious recipes and art together for this Christmas cookie recipe that’s almost too good to eat!” image=”-1″ image_url=”https://www.sweetsugarbelle.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Reindeer-Cookies-Cookies-with-Character-15.jpg”]Christmas Tree Cookie Recipe
Use green meringue to make these adorable miniature Christmas tree cookies. They look almost too good to eat!
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://sweetopia.net/2012/12/christmas-tree-cookie-tutorial-holiday-cookie-exchange/” name=”Christmas Tree Cookie Tutorial” summary=”Aren’t these Christmas tree cookies amazing? Grab the tutorial and make your own! ” image=”29237″]Stuffed Present Cookies
Presents are predominant during the holidays, and these cookies, while no exception, are unique! Open these cookies up to find a Christmas surprise.
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://www.familyfreshmeals.com/2013/12/crafty-cookies-kids-3d-present-cookies.html” name=”Crafty Holiday Cookies for Kids 3D Present Cookies” summary=”Get creative & make some Crafty Holiday Cookies for Kids 3D Present Cookies. These 3D Sugar Cookie Presents are adorable & a blast to make!” image=”-1″ image_url=”https://www.familyfreshmeals.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Crafty-Holiday-Cookies-for-Kids-FFM.png”]
Pecan Pie Cookies
Why make a whole pie when you can have pecan cookies? Pies take so much work, unlike these cookies. Enjoy all the things you love best about pecan pie in cookie form.
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://www.spendwithpennies.com/pecan-pie-cookies/” name=”Pecan Pie Cookies ” summary=”Pecan Pie Cookies start with a premade pie crust cookie topped w/ caramel-y pecans & a drizzle of chocolate! If you like Pecan Pie Bars, you’ll love these!” image=”-1″ image_url=”https://www.spendwithpennies.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Pecan-Pie-Cookies-22.jpg”]
Whoville Cookies
Full of Christmas spirit, try these fun and delicious Whoville cookies. They’re perfect for a Grinch themed party or get together!
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://www.midgetmomma.com/whoville-cookies/” name=”Whoville Cookies – Christmas Pinwheel Cookie” summary=”These Whoville cookies are a great take on a yummy sugar cookie. They are just two different colored sugar dough rolled up with fun sprinkles. ” image=”-1″ image_url=”https://www.midgetmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Christmas-Whoville-Pinwheel-Cookies-Recipe-5.jpg”]Eggnog Cookies
Love holiday eggnog? Don’t just drink your eggnog, make cookies. Now you can enjoy one of your favorite holiday flavors in a new way!
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://www.cookingclassy.com/melt-mouth-eggnog-cookies/” name=”Eggnog Cookies {Melt-in-Your-Mouth} ” summary=”These Eggnog Cookies are a staple holiday recipe! Once you try them you’ll want to make them at least once every Christmas season. ” image=”-1″ image_url=”https://www.cookingclassy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/eggnog-cookies-17.jpg”]Eggnog Snickerdoodles
One more eggnog cookie you’ll love! The prominent eggnog flavor in these soft and chewy cookie is really festive for the holiday season and won’t last long!
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://amyshealthybaking.com/blog/2014/12/08/eggnog-snickerdoodles/” name=”Eggnog Snickerdoodles ” summary=”Chewy snickerdoodles flavored with lots of festive eggnog. Covered in spiced sugar & positively irresistible—they’re sure to be a big hit!” image=”-1″ image_url=”https://amyshealthybaking.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/eggnog-snickerdoodles_8971.jpg”]
Christmas Peppermint Patties
These homemade peppermint patties are super easy to make, so delicious and totally festive. A hit with everyone who tries them. These holiday treats are the perfect addition to cookie trays!
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://www.momontimeout.com/easy-christmas-peppermint-patties/” name=”Easy Christmas Peppermint Patties” summary=”You’re going to love this Easy Christmas Peppermint Patties recipe! These holiday treats are the perfect addition to cookie trays and make great gifts!” image=”-1″ image_url=”https://www.momontimeout.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/peppermint-patties-for-christmas.jpg”]Peppermint Meltaways
Another peppermint cookie you will love. I love the crushed peppermint candy pieces on top.
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”http://stephssilverboxes.blogspot.com/2012/12/peppermint-meltaway-cookies.html” name=”Peppermint Meltaway Cookies” summary=”Oh. My. Goodness. These are TOO good to not share – trust me, they won’t last.” image=”-1″ image_url=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TlIyDnPG9cg/UMZk1_D_kyI/AAAAAAAADjM/jCKQOnd_NSw/w1200-h630-p-k-no-nu/Peppermint+Meltaway+Cookies.jpg”]Star Cookies
Gorgeous star cookies to celebrate the beautiful north star. How about those edible pearls – aren’t they gorgeous and very chic?
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I hope you love this huge variety of Christmas cookie recipes! Covering everything from eggnog to fruitcake, merengue, sugar cookies and more, these recipes deliver all the holiday flavors you love and expect.
