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!
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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!
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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 Cookies
![Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes That You'll Love for Years - stained glass cookies](https://www.onecrazyhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stained-glass-cookies.jpg)
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.
![You Have To Try These Stained Glass Christmas Cookies!](https://kidsactivitiesblog--o--com.follycdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/KAB-Stained-Glass-Christmas-Cookies.jpg)
White Chocolate Dipped Ginger Cookies
![Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes That You'll Love for Years - white chocolate-dipped ginger cookies](https://www.onecrazyhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/white-chocolate-dipped-ginger-cookies6-srgb...jpg)
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!
![White Chocolate Dipped Ginger Cookies](https://www.cookingclassy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/white-chocolate-dipped-ginger-cookies6-srgb...jpg)
Candy Cane Kiss Cookies
![Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes That You'll Love for Years - candy cane kiss cookies](https://www.onecrazyhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Candy-Cane-Kiss-Cookies.jpg)
Yummy red and green cookies with a peppermint Hershey kiss to top it off. Aren’t they so festive and colorful?
![candy cane kiss cookies](https://www.onecrazyhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Candy-Cane-Kiss-Cookies-200x300.jpg)
Christmas Tree Meringue Cookies
![Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes That You'll Love for Years - Meringue Christmas cookie recipes](https://www.onecrazyhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/christmas-meringue-cookies.jpg)
I can’t get over just how much these look just like Christmas trees! They may look like trees, but they taste incredible.
![Christmas Tree Cookies](https://thissillygirlskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/ChristmasTreeMeringues.jpg)
Grinch Cookies
![Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes That You'll Love for Years - Grinch cookies in a dish](https://www.onecrazyhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Grinch-Cookies.jpg)
Who doesn’t love The Grinch? These adorable green cookies with a red heart in the middle are so fun.
![The Original Grinch Cookies](https://www.inkatrinaskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Grinch-Cookies-In-Katrinas-Kitchen-062-wm-640.jpg)
Best Marbled Christmas Cookie Recipe
![Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes That You'll Love for Years - Red and green marbled Christmas cookies](https://www.onecrazyhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/marble-sugar-cookies2.jpg)
Why choose red OR green when you can pick both! Mix two batches of sugar cookies together for this fun combo.
![Marble Sugar Cookies](https://i2.wp.com/www.twosisterscrafting.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/marble-sugar-cookies-facebook.jpg)
Snowy Pinecone Cookies
![Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes That You'll Love for Years - Snowy pinecone cookies on a plate](https://www.onecrazyhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/chocolate-pinecone-recipe.jpg)
These look just like pinecones! They look so realistic that no one will believe their eyes and think they are actually edible.
![Quick and Easy Snowy Chocolate Pinecones Recipe](https://s34506.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/1-chocolate-pinecone-recipe-2.jpg)
Melted Snowman Cookies
![Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes That You'll Love for Years - Melted snowman Christmas cookie recipe with cookies on a cooling rack](https://www.onecrazyhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/melted-snowman-cookies.jpg)
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.
![Melted Snowmen Cookies](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
![Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes That You'll Love for Years - Santa hat Oreo cookie balls on a plate](https://www.onecrazyhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/santa-hat-cookies.jpg)
These cookie balls are soooo good. The fun Oreo surprise in this fun-looking Santa hat Christmas cookie recipe is the best!
![Santa Hat OREO Cookie Balls](https://endlesslyinspired.com/wp-content/uploads/featured-4.jpg)
Christmas Cookie Bars
![Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes That You'll Love for Years - Red and green M&M cookie bars stacked](https://www.onecrazyhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Christmas-Cookie-Bars.jpg)
Indulge in those fun Christmas-y colors! Bright red and green and overflowing with M&Ms – these bars are totally easy.
![Christmas Cookies Bars Recipe](https://therebelchick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Christmas-Cookies-Bars-Recipe.jpg)
Fruitcake Christmas Cookie Recipe
![Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes That You'll Love for Years - Fruitcake cookies on a plate](https://www.onecrazyhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/fruitcake-cookies-1024x678.jpg)
Love fruitcake but hate to make it? These easy drop cookies will give you everything you love about fruitcake but eliminate the hassle.
![Easy and Festive Holiday Fruitcake Cookies](https://i2.wp.com/madeinapinch.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/DSC_2075.jpg?fit=2048%2C1356&ssl=1)
Christmas Wreath Cookies
![Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes That You'll Love for Years - Decorated wreath Christmas cookies](https://www.onecrazyhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Easy-Christmas-Wreath-Cookies-Sugar-Cookies-683x1024.jpg)
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.
![Christmas Wreath Cookies](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
![Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes That You'll Love for Years - Slice and bake Christmas cookies on a plate with a glass of milk.](https://www.onecrazyhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/slice-and-bake-cookies-683x1024.jpg)
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.
![Slice u2018nu2019 Bake Christmas Tree Cookies](https://www.momlovesbaking.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Slice-N-Bake-Christmas-Tree-Cookies.jpg)
Homemade Gingerbread Cookies
![Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes That You'll Love for Years - Gingerbread Cookies](https://www.onecrazyhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/gingerbread-cookies.jpg)
If you’ve struggled with making the perfect gingerbread cookie, check out this amazing tutorial to help you get it right.
![Gingerbread Cookies That Wonu2019t Spread Recipe](https://thekitchenpaper.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/gingerbread-cookies-wont-spread-recipe-1.jpg)
Hot Cocoa Cookies
![Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes That You'll Love for Years - Hot chocolate cookies](https://www.onecrazyhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Chocolate-Marshmallow-Cookiies.jpg)
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.
![Hot Cocoa Cookies](https://www.glorioustreats.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Hot-Cocoa-Cookies.jpg)
Reindeer Cookies
![Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes That You'll Love for Years - Artistic reindeer cookies](https://www.onecrazyhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Reindeer-Cookies-Cookies-with-Character.jpg)
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.
![Whimsical Reindeer Cookies with Cookies with Character](https://www.sweetsugarbelle.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Reindeer-Cookies-Cookies-with-Character-15.jpg)
Christmas Tree Cookie Recipe
![Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes That You'll Love for Years - Christmas Tree Cookies](https://www.onecrazyhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Pastel-Christmas-Tree-Cookies-by-Sweetopia.jpg)
Use green meringue to make these adorable miniature Christmas tree cookies. They look almost too good to eat!
![Pastel Christmas tree cookies](https://www.onecrazyhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Pastel-Christmas-Tree-Cookies-by-Sweetopia-200x300.jpg)
Stuffed Present Cookies
![Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes That You'll Love for Years - Stuffed Present Cookies](https://www.onecrazyhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Crafty-Holiday-Cookies-for-Kids-FamilyFreshMeals.com_.jpg)
Presents are predominant during the holidays, and these cookies, while no exception, are unique! Open these cookies up to find a Christmas surprise.
![Crafty Holiday Cookies for Kids 3D Present Cookies](https://www.familyfreshmeals.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Crafty-Holiday-Cookies-for-Kids-FFM.png)
Pecan Pie Cookies
![Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes That You'll Love for Years - pecan pie cookies](https://www.onecrazyhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Pecan-Pie-Cookies.jpg)
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.
![Pecan Pie Cookies](https://www.spendwithpennies.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Pecan-Pie-Cookies-22.jpg)
Whoville Cookies
![Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes That You'll Love for Years - Whooville cookies](https://www.onecrazyhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Christmas-Pinwheel-Cookies-683x1024.jpg)
Full of Christmas spirit, try these fun and delicious Whoville cookies. They’re perfect for a Grinch themed party or get together!
![Whoville Cookies - Christmas Pinwheel Cookie](https://www.midgetmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Christmas-Whoville-Pinwheel-Cookies-Recipe-5.jpg)
Eggnog Cookies
![Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes That You'll Love for Years - eggnog cookies](https://www.onecrazyhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/eggnog-cookies-683x1024.jpg)
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!
![Eggnog Cookies {Melt-in-Your-Mouth}](https://www.cookingclassy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/eggnog-cookies-17.jpg)
Eggnog Snickerdoodles
![Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes That You'll Love for Years - eggnog snickerdoodle cookies](https://www.onecrazyhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/eggnog-snickerdoodles-683x1024.jpg)
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!
![Eggnog Snickerdoodles](https://amyshealthybaking.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/eggnog-snickerdoodles_8971.jpg)
Christmas Peppermint Patties
![Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes That You'll Love for Years - Peppermint patty cookies](https://www.onecrazyhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/peppermint-patties-for-christmas.jpg)
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!
![Easy Christmas Peppermint Patties](https://www.momontimeout.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/peppermint-patties-for-christmas.jpg)
Peppermint Meltaways
![Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes That You'll Love for Years - Peppermint meltaway cookies on a plate](https://www.onecrazyhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Peppermint-Cookies.png)
Another peppermint cookie you will love. I love the crushed peppermint candy pieces on top.
![Peppermint Meltaway Cookies](http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TlIyDnPG9cg/UMZk1_D_kyI/AAAAAAAADjM/jCKQOnd_NSw/w1200-h630-p-k-no-nu/Peppermint+Meltaway+Cookies.jpg)
Star Cookies
![Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes That You'll Love for Years - Star Cookies on a plate](https://www.onecrazyhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Christmas-Star-Cookies-KidsActivitiesBlog.png)
Gorgeous star cookies to celebrate the beautiful north star. How about those edible pearls – aren’t they gorgeous and very chic?
![Christmas Cookie Recipe: Star Cookies](https://kidsactivitiesblog--o--com.follycdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Christmas-cookies.jpg)
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.
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